Mal ,'Ariel'
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Quick sidenote: Jilli, when ND and I were watching OotP a couple of weeks ago, he leaned over and whispered, "Luna is Jilli."
I was put out for a moment thinking about the spacy weirdness of her in the books, but then I watched film!Luna feeding the baby thestral and had to admit he had a point.
Quick sidenote: Jilli, when ND and I were watching OotP a couple of weeks ago, he leaned over and whispered, "Luna is Jilli."
Hey!
I was put out for a moment thinking about the spacy weirdness of her in the books, but then I watched film!Luna feeding the baby thestral and had to admit he had a point.
What, just because I'd probably be willing to carry around hunks of raw meat to feed to strange creatures not many people can see?
When film!Luna summoned her Patronus and it turned out to be a bunny, Pete did turn and look at me. (Okay, fine, you're right, Luna probably is the Potterverse character most likely to take advice from a toy bunny intent on ruling the world. Like that's a BAD thing?)
Actually, the comparison made me genuinely love the character of Luna for the first time. And yes, the bunny Patronus was the point at which I could no longer deny his point.
I have had "Lily's Eyes" from The Secret Garden stuck in my head for the past week. It is driving. me. mad.
Just had to share. And thought it might be vaguely spoilery anywhere else.
I have had "Lily's Eyes" from The Secret Garden stuck in my head for the past week. It is driving. me. mad.
So glad I'm not the only one!
The beginning of last night's Colbert Report was very cute.
I kind of wish that non-verbal spells had played some part in something. That was the last bit of advice that Snape gave Harry -- learn to keep your mind and mouth shut.
Someone a few days ago linked to a fic with the sort of between-the-lines stuff for the epilogue. I can't find the link now -- anyone know which one I'm talking about?
I think I know the one, but if it is the one I'm thinking of then it's lost in the bowels of LJ for the moment.
I kind of wish that non-verbal spells had played some part in something. That was the last bit of advice that Snape gave Harry -- learn to keep your mind and mouth shut.
Hil, there were times during the book where I thought that, too. But I also think there were points where Hermione, at least, was clearly doing a non-verbal spell. There wasn't a big deal about it, but I think there were points where they were under the Cloak and hiding and doing spells where I figured they had to be doing them non-verbally, or else they'd be heard.
Someone a few days ago linked to a fic with the sort of between-the-lines stuff for the epilogue. I can't find the link now -- anyone know which one I'm talking about?
That was me! Here you go, when LJ returns.
Non-verbal spells helped Harry stay hidden under the cloak during the final battle.