tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252631163414371464.post1924293437328941701..comments2024-01-26T13:05:23.174-08:00Comments on The Terrible Desire: HP and the Sorceror's Readalong 1: Sorceror's Stone-Induced BraincationMegshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10967657695336270359noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252631163414371464.post-56769040590165079902013-01-17T20:55:59.393-08:002013-01-17T20:55:59.393-08:00Oh god, that snake.Oh god, that snake.Megshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967657695336270359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252631163414371464.post-57077867894854734472013-01-14T19:21:45.219-08:002013-01-14T19:21:45.219-08:00Definitely a children's lit theme. What makes...Definitely a children's lit theme. What makes this even terrible was that at least Dahl gave poor Matilda hope through her teacher and books early on. Poor Harry had to slum it out with eek!Spiders for TEN YEARS, ahhhh!<br /><br /><br /><br />I agree that all the characters are black and white, good children or nasty children, kind groundskeepers or evil teachers. But I do appreciate that the children grow up and struggle with gray areas as Rowling's writing matures as well.Megshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967657695336270359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252631163414371464.post-24192925488630956852013-01-14T11:08:59.487-08:002013-01-14T11:08:59.487-08:00I still haven't commented on half the posts, b...I still haven't commented on half the posts, because I have to do it in SHIFTS or I don't get any work done.<br /><br /><br />But seriously...Sirius's mustache.Megshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967657695336270359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252631163414371464.post-78626760820590314542013-01-13T15:51:14.518-08:002013-01-13T15:51:14.518-08:00This comment is really late but....
Aww, I love t...This comment is really late but....<br /><br />Aww, I love that GIF of Ron. And I'm so glad you're enjoying HP so far! <br /><br />But still WTF at Sirius's mustache.Megshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967657695336270359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252631163414371464.post-5685385736837674742013-01-12T11:31:59.281-08:002013-01-12T11:31:59.281-08:00When my husband was reading this series, he would ...When my husband was reading this series, he would get VISIBLY (and audibly) annoyed with Hagrid. But I can't foresee ever feeling anything but love for him. Because even when he's doing something stupid, he's doing it sort of adorably? And he ALWAYS means well. And he's so very beardy.Megshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967657695336270359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252631163414371464.post-43983894808045075422013-01-12T10:53:00.020-08:002013-01-12T10:53:00.020-08:00Ah I love Hagrid too! I mean, he was thoughtful en...Ah I love Hagrid too! I mean, he was thoughtful enough to think of bringing Harry a birthday cake! And then he bought him an owl. And he gave Harry hope for the first time in his life that there was a whole other world waiting for him outside of his cupboard. I really hope my feelings towards Hagrid don't change as the books go on.Megshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967657695336270359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252631163414371464.post-43489279429482952112013-01-12T10:24:36.947-08:002013-01-12T10:24:36.947-08:00It was the BEST surprise mail I've gotten in a...It was the BEST surprise mail I've gotten in a long time. Hurray for Internet friends...who happen to know where you live. *looks around nervously*<br /><br /><br />THAT is a horrible moment. It really is a miracle Harry turned out as well as he did. He is...kind of like a hobbit. He has the perfect mix of personality traits to make him worthy of the burden he has to carry. BOOM. Lord of the Rings comparison.Megshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967657695336270359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252631163414371464.post-84292804789517066812013-01-12T10:22:38.380-08:002013-01-12T10:22:38.380-08:00Well the first book in a series usually doesn'...Well the first book in a series usually doesn't delve too much into the meat of the story I guess...foundation-laying and world-building and all that. REGARDLESS, I'm thoroughly enjoying every moment.Megshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967657695336270359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252631163414371464.post-42877538677980574522013-01-12T10:21:27.130-08:002013-01-12T10:21:27.130-08:00I know, I know...revelations AWAIT. *sits on edge ...I know, I know...revelations AWAIT. *sits on edge of seat*<br /><br /><br />I was reading Chapter 10 out loud to Angel last night, and it struck me how very kid's-bookish it is when you hear it out loud. It's adorable.Megshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967657695336270359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252631163414371464.post-47173101671203234322013-01-12T10:20:00.708-08:002013-01-12T10:20:00.708-08:00*I* keep forgetting it too! Especially with this f...*I* keep forgetting it too! Especially with this first one, because I just went through the Pottermore chapters that they make you go through to get to the Sorting Hat. And once I started actually reading the book, it was like, "Hrm...this seems awfully familiar AND WHERE IS MY OWL?"Megshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967657695336270359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252631163414371464.post-26008308695174056752013-01-12T10:18:28.552-08:002013-01-12T10:18:28.552-08:00As IF there was ever any doubt. (There was a littl...As IF there was ever any doubt. (There was a little doubt.)Megshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967657695336270359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252631163414371464.post-49541366731195133242013-01-12T09:36:05.372-08:002013-01-12T09:36:05.372-08:00Awww, you now have your own set of books from Tikk...Awww, you now have your own set of books from Tikka? That's the best story ever. <br /><br /><br />My moment with Harry/Dursleys came when Hagrid's already there and looking at Harry "with warmth and admiration" or something like that, and Harry feels ashamed because he thinks he doesn't deserve Hagrid's admiration, and that's when it hit me: in the ten years since his parents died, nobody has looked at Harry with love. Nobody. <br /><br /><br />The characters get more interesting and complicated once we know more backstory for all of them: arguably it's the slytherins + dumbledore who have the most interesting stories of all.Megshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967657695336270359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252631163414371464.post-25488282757434498762013-01-12T09:35:03.175-08:002013-01-12T09:35:03.175-08:00Agreed. The writing and characterization both impr...Agreed. The writing and characterization both improve substantially as the series progresses. We lose a bit of the whimsical narration though, so I guess it evens out. :[ I want it ALL.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02127105939589606854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252631163414371464.post-41393294547038445842013-01-12T09:32:20.699-08:002013-01-12T09:32:20.699-08:00I'm so nuts about these books that I can't...I'm so nuts about these books that I can't imagine there being a writing failure. And with the Developments that happen Later, it feels like the characters were never truly one dimensional. But they sure as heck read that way in this book. <br /><br /><br />I'm so glad you're liking the books! And hey, woah, Tika is awesome.Megshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967657695336270359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252631163414371464.post-62852723288388615782013-01-12T07:15:35.254-08:002013-01-12T07:15:35.254-08:00WELL Megs, they may APPEAR one dimensional, but ac...WELL Megs, they may APPEAR one dimensional, but actually....... I shan't tell you. But yeaaaaah, they are a bit like 'I'M BAD *smacks you in the face*' Apart from Hermione, who only SEEMS like a bit of an annoying annoyer.<br /><br /><br />I do believe it's JK's first attempt at writing a book ever though, so... We'll let it slide.Megshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967657695336270359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252631163414371464.post-3421391654412368942013-01-12T05:26:34.805-08:002013-01-12T05:26:34.805-08:00I keep forgetting you have not read the books and ...I keep forgetting you have not read the books and YAY for loving them so far. But yeah the characters are very one-dimensional now which is probably because it's a kids book and kids books aren't big on nuance? I assume anyway.Megshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967657695336270359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252631163414371464.post-21744807713191026612013-01-11T23:17:42.886-08:002013-01-11T23:17:42.886-08:00Maybe they always torture kids because young teens...Maybe they always torture kids because young teens are always so grumpy and complainy and this emphasises how happy their lives are. Or perhaps writing for kids attracts sadists. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09259549933849264277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252631163414371464.post-23600805349825111672013-01-11T22:23:15.581-08:002013-01-11T22:23:15.581-08:00I am SO GLAD you are loving thiiiiis! And that Bat...I am SO GLAD you are loving thiiiiis! And that Batman GIF is well-placed, madam.Megshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967657695336270359noreply@blogger.com