It was supposed to be some sort of epic duel the likes of which have never been seen, though. However Dumbledore won, he must have held out against Ol' Unbeatable for a while.
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Polter-Cow - Jul 30, 2007 4:35:14 pm PDT #2065 of 3301
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
-t - Jul 30, 2007 4:55:35 pm PDT #2066 of 3301
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Did we get a description of the duel, or could it be that people just assumed that it was epic?
Eta: Regardless, Juliebird's scenario would work in the midst of an epic battle. And Unbeatable != Cannot be Shielded Against in my book
Connie Neil - Jul 30, 2007 5:18:33 pm PDT #2067 of 3301
brillig
I'm re-reading and noticing things. My god, Hermione whines. "But Harry you promised you wouldn't let the Dark Lord overpower you anymore and get into your head!" Damn it, girl, you think he enjoys this? You think he doesn't remember anything unless you harp about it?
And Harry calls Draco "Draco" in his thoughts after he sees Draco being the one casting the Cruciatus on Dolohov. Has he ever referred to Draco by first name in his own thoughts?
Yeah, I'm a slasher, what of it?
DavidS - Jul 30, 2007 5:26:44 pm PDT #2068 of 3301
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
On re-read I am noticing that JKR does spend a fair amount of time on wandlore even if it is still convoluted in the climax. t /porn
Miracleman - Jul 30, 2007 5:40:58 pm PDT #2069 of 3301
No, I don't think I will - me, quoting Captain Steve Rogers, to all of 2020
Like someone said...the wand may be unbeatable, but that doesn't mean the wielder is.
Excalibur was supposed to grant unearthly powers and unsurpassed victory to Arthur...but the dude is still dead and shit.
Vortex - Jul 30, 2007 5:42:08 pm PDT #2070 of 3301
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Like someone said...the wand may be unbeatable, but that doesn't mean the wielder is.
am I THAT forgettable?
Miracleman - Jul 30, 2007 5:43:03 pm PDT #2071 of 3301
No, I don't think I will - me, quoting Captain Steve Rogers, to all of 2020
No, Vortex, you're not.
I am THAT senile, though.
Vortex - Jul 30, 2007 5:46:06 pm PDT #2072 of 3301
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I am THAT senile, though.
but, you put it better. My gun analogy wasn't as good.
NoiseDesign - Jul 30, 2007 5:53:58 pm PDT #2073 of 3301
Our wings are not tired
All this talk of wands and guns and amazingly no inneuendo.
DavidS - Jul 30, 2007 5:54:36 pm PDT #2074 of 3301
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
All this talk of wands and guns and amazingly no inneuendo.
Are you kidding? Harry totally mastered Draco's wand. t /Fay