This is a post about Harry Potter.

[muneca_brava]

So anyone who is somewhat involved in Harry Potter fandom or has a few HP fans on his flist may have noticed there is somewhat of a renaissance going on. This is because of several things happening at once: Infinitus was last week, the DH trailer came out, WWoHP opened, and in JUST TWO DAYS A Very Potter Sequel is released on youtube.

I'm going to start rereading DH tonight.

If you are feeling nostalgic, I recommend going to Mark reads Harry Potter . This is the blog of a 26-year-old guy who has recently read Twilight one chapter at a time and made mocking blogposts about it. He then decided to do the same for HP.It's just wonderful to read how he falls in love with the world and the characters, and how instead of mocking and satire it is mainly flailing and excitement.
Reading this is the closest we can come to experiencing the thrill of that first read, being awed by the twists and mysteries. Especially his reaction to the final chapters of book 1 & 3 are great. (He's just started on GoF)

I may have burs in to tears reading his conclusion on the First book. (I was tired okay. And feeling very nostalgic).

Day 7: Favorite female character and why?

This is hard. I love lots of women, like Fleur (she's smart and brave and totally puts Molly in her place, okay), OoTP!Tonks (but not the later version), Ginny (haters to the left!).

But I guess I have to go with the traditional answer: Hermione Granger. I I like that she is smart and proud of it, that even when everyone mocks her, she still shows what she knows, I like that she is often the voice of reason when Harry is being stupid. I like that she actually falls for the stupid idiot who doesn't realise she's a girl until he's fourteen instead of for someone who would be the 'smart' choice.. I don't think I have to really explain Hermione to anyone who's read the books, though. :)

Day 8: What do you think would be your favorite lesson?

Charms, I think. Or possibly Transfiguration. Because having a wand and doing magic is really what it's all about.

Day 9: Least favorite male character?

Draco Malfoy. I don't exactly hate him, but he was an annoying sod for the first 5 books, and though he got some development in 6 & 7, it wasn't enough.
In general, I don't mind him that much, but I am mainly annoyed by the enourmous worship the character somehow gets in fandom. If you have to change his personality completely for him to fit your fic, there is something wrong, okay.

Comments

[muneca-brava.livejournal.com]

I don't think they're moderated? There was some spoiler!fail earlier on, but overall it does seem to be all about people being excited about him being excited :D I love it.
His reaction to PoA was wonderful, because it reminds you of how Blown your mind was the first time. Which is why it's my fav book, anyway :D Though his reaction to the end of PS was awesome as well!

[iluvmusicals.livejournal.com]

Yeah, his reaction to the end of PS was pretty priceless. I love that he thought "The Man with Two Faces" was metaphorical. (I also love that at the beginning he kept warning Dumbledore to watch out for Snape. It is sort of heartbreaking that he knows that part already, but there is still no way he'll be prepared when it happens, and that particular spoiler is sort of unavoidable.)

My head pretty much exploded the first time I read PoA, I think. The ending is just so, so great.