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(1) Crookshanks kills a spider, and eats it in front of Ron. Then goes to kill Scabbers: taking out all Ron's natural enemies.
(2) "Ron and Hermione had just turned up in the common room, pink-faced from the cold wind and looking as though they'd had the time of their lives."
- See, who said Ron and Hermione can't get along, just the two of them?
— Feb 22, 2020 12:15AM
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(1) Crookshanks kills a spider, and eats it in front of Ron. Then goes to kill Scabbers: taking out all Ron's natural enemies.
(2) "Ron and Hermione had just turned up in the common room, pink-faced from the cold wind and looking as though they'd had the time of their lives."
- See, who said Ron and Hermione can't get along, just the two of them?
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(1) '"[Sirius Black] didn't disapparate!" Snape roared, now very close at hand. "You can't apparate or disapparate inside this castle! This–has–something–to–do–with–Potter! ... They helped him escape, I know it!"'
- Well, Snape's right about that.
(2) Must get to writing my review. How does one distill Harry Potter in a sentence? It's never easy.
— Mar 13, 2020 12:35AM
Notes:
(1) '"[Sirius Black] didn't disapparate!" Snape roared, now very close at hand. "You can't apparate or disapparate inside this castle! This–has–something–to–do–with–Potter! ... They helped him escape, I know it!"'
- Well, Snape's right about that.
(2) Must get to writing my review. How does one distill Harry Potter in a sentence? It's never easy.
Jayson
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(1) Hermione: "Harry, I can't believe it... You conjured up a Patronus that drove away all those Dementors! That's very, very advanced magic."
Harry: "I knew I could do it this time because I'd already done it... Does that make sense?"
Hermione: "I don't know."
- It's a chicken and egg paradox... where did the confidence come from to begin with?!
— Mar 12, 2020 12:35AM
Notes:
(1) Hermione: "Harry, I can't believe it... You conjured up a Patronus that drove away all those Dementors! That's very, very advanced magic."
Harry: "I knew I could do it this time because I'd already done it... Does that make sense?"
Hermione: "I don't know."
- It's a chicken and egg paradox... where did the confidence come from to begin with?!
Jayson
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(1) "From what Harry could see of Hermione's face, she looked terrified."
- One major aspect of Hermione lost in the films is how terrified she is all the time. She gets braver each book. It's called character development!
(2) Harry bows to Buckbeak before leading him away. Who says you never learn anything practical in Care of Magical Creatures?
— Mar 11, 2020 12:30AM
Notes:
(1) "From what Harry could see of Hermione's face, she looked terrified."
- One major aspect of Hermione lost in the films is how terrified she is all the time. She gets braver each book. It's called character development!
(2) Harry bows to Buckbeak before leading him away. Who says you never learn anything practical in Care of Magical Creatures?
Jayson
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(1) Ron's in the hospital, leaving Harry and Hermione to save the day. It was the other way around last book, which is an interesting bit of mirroring.
(2) "[Madam Pomfrey] was carrying the largest block of chocolate [Harry] had ever seen in his life. It looked like a small boulder."
- I have a feeling medicinal chocolate may not taste so great.
— Mar 10, 2020 12:20AM
Notes:
(1) Ron's in the hospital, leaving Harry and Hermione to save the day. It was the other way around last book, which is an interesting bit of mirroring.
(2) "[Madam Pomfrey] was carrying the largest block of chocolate [Harry] had ever seen in his life. It looked like a small boulder."
- I have a feeling medicinal chocolate may not taste so great.
Jayson
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(1) "Bandages spun up Ron's leg, strapping it tightly to a splint. Lupin helped him to his feet; Ron put his weight gingerly on the leg and didn't wince."
- Far cry from the film, where Ron's a whimpering wreck. Though, I did get a kick out of film-Ron milking his injuries to bait care and attention from Hermione. Book-Ron would never be so bold!
— Mar 09, 2020 12:10AM
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(1) "Bandages spun up Ron's leg, strapping it tightly to a splint. Lupin helped him to his feet; Ron put his weight gingerly on the leg and didn't wince."
- Far cry from the film, where Ron's a whimpering wreck. Though, I did get a kick out of film-Ron milking his injuries to bait care and attention from Hermione. Book-Ron would never be so bold!
Jayson
is 82% done
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(1) Lupin seeing Peter on the Marauder's Map is a spit-take I want to see!
(2) Hermione's awfully naive, assuming every Animagi voluntarily registers with the Ministry. But then, she's new to rule-breaking.
(3) I heard J.K. Rowling say once that being a werewolf was akin to living with AIDS. Really makes you read Lupin's origin story differently.
— Mar 08, 2020 12:10AM
Notes:
(1) Lupin seeing Peter on the Marauder's Map is a spit-take I want to see!
(2) Hermione's awfully naive, assuming every Animagi voluntarily registers with the Ministry. But then, she's new to rule-breaking.
(3) I heard J.K. Rowling say once that being a werewolf was akin to living with AIDS. Really makes you read Lupin's origin story differently.
Jayson
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(1) "'If you want to kill Harry, you'll have to kill us too!' [Ron] said fiercely, though the effort of standing upright was draining him of still more color, and he swayed slightly as he spoke."
- Another estimable Ron line/act given to Hermione in the film.
(2) Knowing how the book plays out takes all the edge out of seeing Sirius as a villain.
— Mar 07, 2020 12:10AM
Notes:
(1) "'If you want to kill Harry, you'll have to kill us too!' [Ron] said fiercely, though the effort of standing upright was draining him of still more color, and he swayed slightly as he spoke."
- Another estimable Ron line/act given to Hermione in the film.
(2) Knowing how the book plays out takes all the edge out of seeing Sirius as a villain.
Jayson
is 77% done
Notes:
(1) I'm getting a definite "Hound of the Baskervilles" vibe at the scene where the Grim pulls Ron below ground.
(2) At the execution scene, both Harry and Hermione fall to pieces. Surprisingly, it's Ron that's the pillar of strength.
(3) The tunnel at the base of the Whomping Willow goes off the Marauder's Map. It's literally uncharted territory.
— Mar 06, 2020 12:15AM
Notes:
(1) I'm getting a definite "Hound of the Baskervilles" vibe at the scene where the Grim pulls Ron below ground.
(2) At the execution scene, both Harry and Hermione fall to pieces. Surprisingly, it's Ron that's the pillar of strength.
(3) The tunnel at the base of the Whomping Willow goes off the Marauder's Map. It's literally uncharted territory.
Jayson
is 75% done
Notes:
(1) Apparently, Ron has giant feet. Could well call him Ronald McDonald instead of Ronald Weasley.
(2) Like Neville, Hermione's boggart is also a teacher. It's McGonagall saying she's failed everything. Unlike Neville, she fails to find the humor in it.
(3) Hermione blushes when Ron compliments her rule-breaking. Weird what passes for sweet-talk.
— Mar 05, 2020 12:10AM
Notes:
(1) Apparently, Ron has giant feet. Could well call him Ronald McDonald instead of Ronald Weasley.
(2) Like Neville, Hermione's boggart is also a teacher. It's McGonagall saying she's failed everything. Unlike Neville, she fails to find the humor in it.
(3) Hermione blushes when Ron compliments her rule-breaking. Weird what passes for sweet-talk.
Jayson
is 73% done
Notes:
(1) Co-ed changing rooms seem like a recipe for disaster.
(2) Penalty shots in quidditch are never adequately explained or described. Is it soccer-style, where the shot's taken from a fixed position? Or is it hockey-style, where the player moves toward the goalkeeper?
(3) Apparently, wizarding trials involve a judge, jury, and executioner.
— Mar 04, 2020 12:29AM
Notes:
(1) Co-ed changing rooms seem like a recipe for disaster.
(2) Penalty shots in quidditch are never adequately explained or described. Is it soccer-style, where the shot's taken from a fixed position? Or is it hockey-style, where the player moves toward the goalkeeper?
(3) Apparently, wizarding trials involve a judge, jury, and executioner.
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Lol nice!…I so love Crookshanks <3Hell yeah, who cannot imagine Ron and Hermione together ;)…But I still feel it would have been great if Harry and Hermione ended up together.
Aoife - Bookish_Babbling wrote: "Awwwww"Apt response in either case 😁👍
AllAboutBooks! wrote: "Lol nice!…I so love Crookshanks <3Hell yeah, who cannot imagine Ron and Hermione together ;)…But I still feel it would have been great if Harry and Hermione ended up together."
Harry and Hermione's certainly an alternative. I remember a rumor before "Deathly Hallows" came out that Ron was going to die, in which case that pairing may have been a possibility. Though it's hard reading through the series from the start to imagine anything other than Ron and Hermione together, which is very obviously a pairing intended and designed from the beginning.
1 Crookshanks clearly looking out for his future dad
Maja Ingrid wrote: "1 Crookshanks clearly looking out for his future dad"Lol. Yes, also looking out for his fellow ginger :)
You're making me want to reread HP
Syd the Kid wrote: "You're making me want to reread HP"Happy to hear that, Syd :)
Crook shanks is uncommonly intelligent. I wonder if he’s just a regular cat or there’s something more to him
Ron and Hermione just don't advertise their good times together *lol*
Annie wrote: "Crook shanks is uncommonly intelligent. I wonder if he’s just a regular cat or there’s something more to him"Well, according to the , Crookshanks is half kneazle. Which look like regular cats but "are known for their intellect, their independence, and their savvy ways of spotting when someone is untrustworthy."
Well that explains it. No wonder Hermione was drawn to Crookshanks. Like recognizes like
Alexandra Elend Wolf wrote: "Ron and Hermione just don't advertise their good times together *lol*"Very true. Hermione does spend a lot summer holidays with the Weasleys, and since she's only really close with Ron, I'm sure they've spend a lot of time together, just the two of them.
Annie wrote: "Well that explains it. No wonder Hermione was drawn to Crookshanks. Like recognizes like"Exactly. I wouldn't expect anything less than the most intelligent pet for Hermione :)
Jayson wrote: "Alexandra Elend Wolf wrote: "Ron and Hermione just don't advertise their good times together *lol*"Very true. Hermione does spend a lot summer holidays with the Weasleys, and since she's only rea..."
Yeah, and I'm sure there were other moments that Harry didn't know about.
Are you enjoying them as much the second time around? I've thought about re-reading too. I've assumed it would be as cool to read a second time as the first time.
Alexandra Elend Wolf wrote: "Yeah, and I'm sure there were other moments that Harry didn't know about."I'd expect so. I think you get at least that sense from Molly's reaction in "Goblet of Fire" to Rita Skeeter's article about Harry and Hermione. I think to her, Ron and Hermione were a couple already in all but name, based on what she saw from Hermione's visits to the Burrow.
Brian wrote: "Are you enjoying them as much the second time around? I've thought about re-reading too. I've assumed it would be as cool to read a second time as the first time."Yes, I'm enjoying it a lot. This might actually be my fourth or fifth time through this book. It's a different experience. First of all, it's an audiobook, so it's drawn out and I'm not able to binge it in a couple sittings like I would just reading the book. Secondly, I'm sort of doing daily commentary on it, which has the benefit of forcing me to think about things, for the sake of having something to say, that I wouldn't otherwise pay attention to. Also, it means I get to have a daily discussion and sort of informal buddy read with everyone here.
Jayson wrote: "Alexandra Elend Wolf wrote: "Yeah, and I'm sure there were other moments that Harry didn't know about."I'd expect so. I think you get at least that sense from Molly's reaction in "Goblet of Fire"..."
Huh, I actually don't remember Molly's reaction. It would be curious if she thought that XD
Alexandra Elend Wolf wrote: "Huh, I actually don't remember Molly's reaction. It would be curious if she thought that XD"I think she must have. Assuming she has a fondness for both Harry and Hermione, news of them being a couple would only be a positive thing. But she very much opposes and is upset by news of the match, and I can only think of one reason why. Quotes in the spoiler link.
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Jayson wrote: "Alexandra Elend Wolf wrote: "Huh, I actually don't remember Molly's reaction. It would be curious if she thought that XD"I think she must have. Assuming she has a fondness for both Harry and Herm..."
Huh, I had never noticed that! But your theory does make a great deal of sense at the light of that evidence. She would have not acted in such a way unless she had thought Ron and Hermione had something going on.
Alexandra Elend Wolf wrote: "Huh, I had never noticed that! But your theory does make a great deal of sense at the light of that evidence. She would have not acted in such a way unless she had thought Ron and Hermione had some..."Alternatively, she may not have seen them as a couple yet, but wanted to encourage it in a matchmaker sort of way. In which case, Harry being in the mix would have thrown a wrench in her carefully laid plans. Doubly so if she had the same designs on getting Harry and Ginny together, because heaven knows Ginny's made no secret about her feelings toward Harry. Though, of the two, I think my initial theory is more likely the case.
Jayson wrote: "Alexandra Elend Wolf wrote: "Huh, I had never noticed that! But your theory does make a great deal of sense at the light of that evidence. She would have not acted in such a way unless she had thou..."I believe it too. The first theory I mean. Because I don't see Molly Weasley as the matchmaker sort of woman.
Alexandra Elend Wolf wrote: "I believe it too. The first theory I mean. Because I don't see Molly Weasley as the matchmaker sort of woman."Molly's very hot and cold toward her kids' love interests. She treated Fleur the exact same way, where she hated her until she loved her. Her affections turn on a dime. 😂
That's mother hens for you...they peck & peck 😅
Aoife - Bookish_Babbling wrote: "That's mother hens for you...they peck & peck 😅"Indeed, you wouldn't want to get on their bad side 😁🐣🐔
Nope 😈😎😇Just look what happened to Bellatrix
Jayson wrote: "Alexandra Elend Wolf wrote: "I believe it too. The first theory I mean. Because I don't see Molly Weasley as the matchmaker sort of woman."Molly's very hot and cold toward her kids' love interest..."
I mean, you can argue that she is lookinhg out for her children... but yeah, she has a pechant for being very hard on their love interests.
Alexandra Elend Wolf wrote: "I mean, you can argue that she is lookinhg out for her children... but yeah, she has a pechant for being very hard on their love interests."I'd imagine it'd be rather a dull existence as a full-time housewife when your last child leaves for boarding school. She probably has a keener, possibly obsessive, interest in her children's lives now that they're no longer with her day to day. Not being able to keep an eye on her children, she's likely extra sensitive to potential sources of harm and heartache, especially from her direct replacements: the new main women in their lives.
Jayson wrote: "Alexandra Elend Wolf wrote: "I mean, you can argue that she is lookinhg out for her children... but yeah, she has a pechant for being very hard on their love interests."I'd imagine it'd be rather..."
I can see that happening *lol*
