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I thought it was funny that none of the kids were named Fred.
I liked it, though I did find it dragged. What bugged was the ending for me. Because I wanted to know more. Were Harry/Ginny Hermione/Ron living in the muggle world and why? What do they do? Was order restored to the wizard world? How did George get on without Fred? Who raised Lupin and Tonks' kid if not his godfather?
The one thing that this book did for me was create a sense of forboding and dread and the isolation that they felt. Once Hedwig died, you never knew who was next, and while they were wearing that locket aorund their necks, I thought anything was possible.
I've always been a medium Harry Potter fan, but I love the world she created and I am sad it's over.
Wanted much more of Neville and Ginny and what was going on with Hogwarts while they were on the run.
I think that the books (esp. 4 and this one) really shine when they are at Hogwarts, as opposed to the rest of the wizarding world. Hogwarts and the school calendar provided a predictable yet comfortable timeline for the stories which I missed in this one.
I was so happy when Professor M. (can't spell it) finds Harry in the Ravenclaw Tower. I missed her!
How did George get on without Fred?
My absolute favorite theory on this was posted on Livejournal. George obviously goes on to become the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, and Fred is a castle ghost, until the day George dies and they move on together.
I was so happy when Professor M. (can't spell it) finds Harry in the Ravenclaw Tower. I missed her!
And her emotion at seeing Harry's body!
YES!
Dana, I love that theory, though I don't know that I can imagine George giving up the joke shop for academia.
Another theory I've seen is that Percy goes in on the joke shop with George. But I like the ghost one better.
I love the ghost part. I doubt that bit Not At All. But
George as a professor is a stretch.
I also think it's funny that Harry's signature curse against DA, the one Lupin warns him against becoming a one-curse wizard, is ultimately the one that helps him finally beat Voldemort.
Also loved how it was the saying of his name that allowed the Trace.
I was so happy when Professor M. (can't spell it) finds Harry in the Ravenclaw Tower. I missed her!
Yes, this!
George obviously goes on to become the Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, and Fred is a castle ghost, until the day George dies and they move on together.
I love this in theory, but I agree that George wouldn't go into academia. However, I love the idea that the joke shop would still be haunted by Fred.
And in terms of closure, the final parting with the Dursleys worked. Dudley even had a mini-redemption that is sort of apt for leaving adolescence.
I also think it's funny that Harry's signature curse against DA, the one Lupin warns him against becoming a one-curse wizard, is ultimately the one that helps him finally beat Voldemort.
Also loved how it was the saying of his name that allowed the Trace.
This is the thing I loved. So much coming together in this volume.
