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Harry: trying to sound robustly sane after realising he has scared Hermione with his talk of living with dead people is another good moment for him (like the chivalry one). I like it. His moment of seeing how it all fits together also appeals to me. For once I empathise entirely with him. That is a rare experience. It also demonstrates Dumbledore's wisdom in not telling him about the Hallows and the wand, and not making the ring readily available: he gets carried away with the potential power, and then must learn to put that aside.


I'm only on the first chapter of this section, but he undid all his good work by using Voldemort's name even though Ron had told him it was Taboo. It's a reminder of his near-arrogant use of that name; maybe he feels safe with it because he's the boy who lived, the chosen one. Dunno.
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The Great Harry Potter Re-read: Book 7 - The Deathly Hallows - 24/11/2010 07:47:44 PM 5240 Views
Suggestions - tell us what we could do better for this final discussion. - 24/11/2010 07:48:22 PM 2216 Views
Spoilers for book 7? - 24/11/2010 09:07:28 PM 2334 Views
Re: Spoilers for book 7? - 24/11/2010 09:13:42 PM 2183 Views
*cough* - 16/12/2010 01:05:05 PM 2337 Views
The series as a whole: overall thoughts about the Harry Potter universe and all it contains - 24/11/2010 07:49:21 PM 2259 Views
I think it was/is so successful because... - 06/12/2010 11:06:59 PM 2331 Views
Overall thoughts for The Deathly Hallows - 24/11/2010 07:50:12 PM 2309 Views
This might be the only book other than the first where I actually like Harry. - 30/11/2010 03:13:25 PM 2226 Views
Agreed. *NM* - 30/11/2010 03:22:20 PM 1194 Views
Argh, I keep mixing everything up with the movie! - 04/12/2010 03:45:24 PM 2360 Views
Re: Argh, I keep mixing everything up with the movie! - 04/12/2010 10:33:03 PM 2368 Views
all the un-evil ones. - 04/12/2010 11:54:22 PM 2277 Views
Re: all the un-evil ones. - 04/12/2010 11:57:09 PM 2328 Views
It's not as boring as I thought it was. - 06/12/2010 10:52:17 PM 2193 Views
Having finished it again... it's good, at times great, but not the best book in the series, imho. - 26/12/2010 08:19:47 PM 2472 Views
Yes and no - 26/12/2010 09:21:11 PM 2388 Views
Chapters 1-3: The Dark Lord Ascending, In Memorian, The Dursleys Departing. - 24/11/2010 07:51:29 PM 2362 Views
Characters: Voldemort, the Death Eaters, Harry, Dodge, Dumbledore, Skeeter & the Dursleys - 24/11/2010 07:52:55 PM 2339 Views
Snape, Draco, Lucius, Narcissa, Bellatrix, Harry, Ms Burbage, Dumbledore, and the Dursleys. - 24/11/2010 11:46:16 PM 2454 Views
Draco, female Death Eaters, Dumbledore. - 25/11/2010 04:44:36 PM 2518 Views
Re: Draco, female Death Eaters, Dumbledore. - 25/11/2010 04:53:25 PM 2390 Views
I always forget Bellatrix is married. - 26/11/2010 03:28:24 AM 2664 Views
As Katie said, the husband is still around. - 26/11/2010 10:56:30 AM 2410 Views
Re: As Katie said, the husband is still around. - 26/11/2010 11:12:18 AM 2382 Views
Dudley - 30/11/2010 01:40:09 PM 2443 Views
Re: As Katie said, the husband is still around. - 06/12/2010 08:41:56 PM 2274 Views
Re: Charity Burbage - 25/11/2010 06:47:43 PM 2387 Views
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Dudley - 30/11/2010 03:16:25 PM 2230 Views
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And hated that it's not in the movie - 04/12/2010 04:15:31 PM 2364 Views
Plotting, writing, early themes. - 24/11/2010 07:53:33 PM 2320 Views
*spoilers for book 7* - 24/11/2010 11:47:19 PM 2428 Views
Correction - 25/11/2010 12:38:57 AM 2338 Views
Re: Correction - 25/11/2010 12:40:48 AM 2298 Views
Re: *spoilers for book 7* <--- - 27/11/2010 11:42:47 AM 2515 Views
Anything else? *NM* - 24/11/2010 07:53:46 PM 1026 Views
The epigraphs. - 24/11/2010 10:06:58 PM 2427 Views
I had considered making a separate section just for them. - 27/11/2010 11:44:01 AM 2241 Views
other stuff - 24/11/2010 11:47:54 PM 2184 Views
I've always thought Rowling went overboard with the Nazi links. - 25/11/2010 04:26:58 PM 2146 Views
Re: I've always thought Rowling went overboard with the Nazi links. - 27/11/2010 01:20:44 AM 2262 Views
Isn't it "the dear departed" and "dearly beloved"? *NM* - 26/11/2010 11:32:22 PM 1153 Views
Maybe? - 26/11/2010 11:34:32 PM 2154 Views
Chapters 4-6: The Seven Potters, The Fallen Warrior, The Ghoul in Pyjamas *NM* - 26/11/2010 07:27:53 PM 1158 Views
Characters: Harry, the Order, Hedwig, Mr & Mrs Tonks, Voldemort, etc - 26/11/2010 07:29:48 PM 2275 Views
Re: the film & Hermione - 26/11/2010 08:38:05 PM 2146 Views
Oh yes. - 26/11/2010 08:46:23 PM 2279 Views
Re: the film & Hermione - 27/11/2010 01:24:40 AM 2220 Views
Re: the film & Hermione - 27/11/2010 12:01:19 PM 2187 Views
Me too - 04/12/2010 03:40:38 PM 2213 Views
The Delacours - 30/11/2010 03:01:35 PM 2187 Views
Re: The Delacours - 30/11/2010 03:23:33 PM 2152 Views
The Plot. The Writing. The Other Technical Things. - 26/11/2010 07:30:35 PM 2170 Views
Re: The Plot. The Writing. The Other Technical Things. - 27/11/2010 11:59:36 AM 2547 Views
Re: The Plot. The Writing. The Other Technical Things. - 30/11/2010 03:05:38 PM 2370 Views
Yes, Dumbledore gives a very complex answer about the wand thing - 01/12/2010 08:44:57 PM 2163 Views
The Portkeys make a certain amount of sense, actually. - 06/12/2010 08:56:24 PM 2596 Views
Good point! - 06/12/2010 09:59:11 PM 2264 Views
Any other thoughts? *NM* - 26/11/2010 07:30:49 PM 1148 Views
Re: Any other thoughts? - 27/11/2010 01:30:12 AM 2216 Views
Re: Any other thoughts? - 27/11/2010 03:30:26 AM 2208 Views
Re: Any other thoughts? - 27/11/2010 12:04:21 PM 2264 Views
Mr Weasley's additions to the motorbike are hilarious. - 27/11/2010 06:48:50 PM 2277 Views
Chapters 7-9: The Will of Albus Dumbledore, The Wedding, A Place to Hide - 29/11/2010 06:39:52 PM 2150 Views
The characters: usual suspects, Scrimgeour, Doge, Krum, Luna, Xenophilius, etc. - 29/11/2010 06:41:41 PM 2280 Views
Mrs Weasley, Ginny, Lupin, Mr Lovegood, Luna, Hermione - 29/11/2010 06:56:31 PM 2299 Views
Re: Mrs Weasley, Ginny, Lupin, Mr Lovegood, Luna, Hermione - 30/11/2010 01:54:33 PM 2398 Views
I just realized something about Krum. - 06/12/2010 09:00:28 PM 2212 Views
Re: I just realized something about Krum. - 06/12/2010 09:55:00 PM 2200 Views
Re: I just realized something about Krum. - 06/12/2010 10:06:01 PM 2384 Views
The action. - 29/11/2010 06:42:10 PM 2130 Views
Plotting, mainly. - 29/11/2010 06:57:06 PM 2263 Views
Hermione and obliviate. - 30/11/2010 02:23:51 PM 2224 Views
Re: Hermione and obliviate. - 30/11/2010 03:24:06 PM 2263 Views
I think this was a Rowling mistake. It happens - 01/12/2010 08:32:25 PM 2289 Views
I wondered that same thing. *NM* - 02/12/2010 05:09:49 AM 1141 Views
I might have my timeline mixed up - 04/12/2010 04:12:50 PM 2262 Views
Re: I might have my timeline mixed up - 09/12/2010 02:38:44 AM 2284 Views
Kreacher quoting Regulus raises an interesting point... - 06/12/2010 08:33:02 PM 2396 Views
Re: Kreacher quoting Regulus raises an interesting point... - 06/12/2010 09:52:59 PM 2363 Views
IIRC - 06/12/2010 10:06:23 PM 2441 Views
Re: IIRC - 06/12/2010 10:09:44 PM 2351 Views
Please, sir, may I have some more? *NM* - 29/11/2010 06:44:14 PM 1086 Views
I want magic for my wedding *NM* - 29/11/2010 06:57:29 PM 1132 Views
I'll see what I can do. *NM* - 30/11/2010 02:58:17 PM 1188 Views
I love the use of Patronuses (Patroni?) as messengers. - 30/11/2010 02:59:04 PM 2278 Views
Re: I love the use of Patronuses (Patroni?) as messengers. - 30/11/2010 03:24:35 PM 2143 Views
And back in book 4. Dumbledore sends Hagrid a message like this - 01/12/2010 08:33:46 PM 2221 Views
Chapters 10-12: Kreacher's Tale, The Bribe, Magic is Might - 01/12/2010 11:41:40 PM 2137 Views
Characters: more of the trio, Kreacher, Mundungus, RAB and Umbridge - 01/12/2010 11:42:34 PM 2154 Views
Hermione and Ron, Sirius, Regulus, Kreacher, Lupin, Harry, Scrimgeour - 02/12/2010 09:11:21 AM 2466 Views
I'm not sure why we're supposed to be surprised about Scrimgeour. - 06/12/2010 09:46:27 PM 2469 Views
Not surprising, perhaps. - 06/12/2010 09:56:58 PM 2237 Views
Two things about Mafalda Hopkirk. - 06/12/2010 09:54:53 PM 2255 Views
Re: Two things about Mafalda Hopkirk. - 06/12/2010 10:05:57 PM 2283 Views
Re: Two things about Mafalda Hopkirk. - 06/12/2010 10:10:27 PM 2209 Views
And? And? And? *NM* - 01/12/2010 11:43:46 PM 1147 Views
Chapters 13-15: The Muggle-Born Registration Commission, The Thief, The Goblin's Revenge *NM* - 04/12/2010 11:01:25 AM 1283 Views
Plotting, writing, theming. - 04/12/2010 11:08:47 AM 2414 Views
Anything else? *NM* - 04/12/2010 11:10:52 AM 1172 Views
It may be a stretch, but with all the Nazi references, any WW2 reference is gonna catch my eye. - 06/12/2010 10:09:04 PM 2265 Views
Good catch - 06/12/2010 10:19:21 PM 2142 Views
Chapters 16-18: Godric's Hollow, Bathilda's Secret, The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore - 06/12/2010 09:57:00 PM 2259 Views
Characters: Harry, Hermione, Bathilda, Dumbledore and others - 06/12/2010 09:57:52 PM 2349 Views
Dumbledore, Hermione and Harry, Voldemort and Rita Skeeter. - 06/12/2010 10:02:13 PM 2386 Views
Re: Dumbledore, Hermione and Harry, Voldemort and Rita Skeeter. - 06/12/2010 10:14:26 PM 2456 Views
Re: Dumbledore, Hermione and Harry, Voldemort and Rita Skeeter. - 06/12/2010 10:18:15 PM 2570 Views
Re: Dumbledore, Hermione and Harry, Voldemort and Rita Skeeter. - 06/12/2010 10:34:15 PM 2253 Views
Re: Dumbledore, Hermione and Harry, Voldemort and Rita Skeeter. - 06/12/2010 10:36:18 PM 2272 Views
Re: Dumbledore, Hermione and Harry, Voldemort and Rita Skeeter. - 06/12/2010 10:39:58 PM 2510 Views
Re: Dumbledore, Hermione and Harry, Voldemort and Rita Skeeter. - 06/12/2010 10:42:27 PM 2192 Views
Re: Dumbledore, Hermione and Harry, Voldemort and Rita Skeeter. - 06/12/2010 10:46:58 PM 2188 Views
Re: Dumbledore, Hermione and Harry, Voldemort and Rita Skeeter. - 06/12/2010 10:48:59 PM 2165 Views
I was interpreting it as sheer sexism, but you might be right. - 07/12/2010 08:47:11 PM 2224 Views
Re: I was interpreting it as sheer sexism, but you might be right. - 07/12/2010 08:55:54 PM 2206 Views
True, but still. *NM* - 07/12/2010 10:02:00 PM 1110 Views
Lights! Camera! Action! - 06/12/2010 09:59:52 PM 2248 Views
Hallows and Fidelius Charm. - 06/12/2010 10:03:33 PM 2408 Views
That could be it... or some snake senses, vibrations and all? - 07/12/2010 10:03:16 PM 2188 Views
But wait! There's more! - 06/12/2010 10:00:34 PM 2228 Views
As nutty as squirrel poo. - 06/12/2010 10:04:11 PM 1897 Views
Re: As nutty as squirrel poo. - 06/12/2010 10:32:04 PM 2256 Views
Oh, hadn't realized that yet either... nice one. *NM* - 07/12/2010 08:54:18 PM 1144 Views
Chapters 19-21: The Silver Doe, Xenophilius Lovegood, The Tale of the Three Brothers - 08/12/2010 08:47:04 PM 2284 Views
Characters: Harry, Hermione, Ron, Lovegood ... and not many more. *NM* - 08/12/2010 08:49:28 PM 1196 Views
Snape, Harry, Ron, Hermione, Xenophilius, Luna and Dumbledore. - 09/12/2010 12:01:57 AM 2389 Views
Re: Snape, Harry, Ron, Hermione, Xenophilius, Luna and Dumbledore. - 09/12/2010 03:04:11 PM 2417 Views
Re: Snape, Harry, Ron, Hermione, Xenophilius, Luna and Dumbledore. - 09/12/2010 08:03:05 PM 2314 Views
Re: Snape, Harry, Ron, Hermione, Xenophilius, Luna and Dumbledore. - 09/12/2010 11:48:08 PM 2500 Views
Re: Snape, Harry, Ron, Hermione, Xenophilius, Luna and Dumbledore. - 10/12/2010 08:44:01 PM 2344 Views
Re: Snape, Harry, Ron, Hermione, Xenophilius, Luna and Dumbledore. - 10/12/2010 09:00:44 PM 2299 Views
Re: Snape, Harry, Ron, Hermione, Xenophilius, Luna and Dumbledore. - 10/12/2010 09:16:48 PM 2296 Views
Re: Snape, Harry, Ron, Hermione, Xenophilius, Luna and Dumbledore. - 10/12/2010 09:19:38 PM 2256 Views
Re: Snape, Harry, Ron, Hermione, Xenophilius, Luna and Dumbledore. - 19/12/2010 06:58:04 PM 2222 Views
Re: Snape, Harry, Ron, Hermione, Xenophilius, Luna and Dumbledore. - 20/12/2010 09:36:17 AM 2307 Views
What was that again about Hermione not being so good at thinking on her feet? - 09/12/2010 07:52:23 PM 2289 Views
Very, very true. *NM* - 09/12/2010 11:54:06 PM 1124 Views
Action, plot, writing, theme: the Deathly Hallows explained at last. - 08/12/2010 08:50:53 PM 2349 Views
Re: Action, plot, writing, theme: the Deathly Hallows explained at last. - 09/12/2010 12:04:37 AM 2285 Views
Re: Action, plot, writing, theme: the Deathly Hallows explained at last. - 09/12/2010 03:25:53 PM 2284 Views
I don't think it works that way. They aren't "used up". - 09/12/2010 06:52:29 PM 2214 Views
Re: I don't think it works that way. They aren't "used up". - 09/12/2010 11:49:38 PM 2192 Views
Re: I don't think it works that way. They aren't "used up". - 10/12/2010 04:18:25 AM 2382 Views
up up down down left right left right b a select start. look at me I have 99 horcruxes! - 10/12/2010 04:19:56 AM 1981 Views
It is, but the general idea was clear. *NM* - 10/12/2010 08:45:55 PM 1104 Views
They're not so annoying yet, now. - 09/12/2010 06:56:46 PM 2161 Views
Re: They're not so annoying yet, now. - 09/12/2010 11:52:02 PM 2341 Views
Anything else you'd like to say? *NM* - 08/12/2010 08:51:31 PM 1125 Views
Chapters 22-24: The Deathly Hallows, Malfoy Manor, The Wandmaker. - 10/12/2010 09:11:32 PM 2158 Views
Characters: The Trio, the Malfoys, Dobby, a number of others. *NM* - 10/12/2010 09:12:30 PM 1175 Views
Hermione, Harry, Lupin, Greyback, Draco, Lucius, Bellatrix, Dobby, Dumbledore - 10/12/2010 11:23:09 PM 2470 Views
Re: Hermione, Harry, Lupin, Greyback, Draco, Lucius, Bellatrix, Dobby, Dumbledore - 13/12/2010 08:47:27 PM 2284 Views
On a side note about wands - 14/12/2010 06:05:13 PM 2308 Views
Yes, I've caught myself immaturely sniggering on occasion, too. - 14/12/2010 08:59:26 PM 2329 Views
Harry: - 19/12/2010 11:14:51 PM 2212 Views
Re: Harry: - 20/12/2010 09:42:31 AM 2271 Views
Re: Harry: - 20/12/2010 12:54:14 PM 2324 Views
Other comments or discoveries? *NM* - 10/12/2010 09:14:38 PM 1131 Views
Chapters 25-27: Shell Cottage, Gringotts, The Final Hiding Place - 13/12/2010 10:03:15 PM 2183 Views
Plot, action, etc. *NM* - 13/12/2010 10:04:02 PM 1114 Views
red herring, fidelius charm information and full circle. - 14/12/2010 05:17:11 PM 2151 Views
The Gringotts book one reference fits into the pattern. - 14/12/2010 10:13:50 PM 2347 Views
Re: The Gringotts book one reference fits into the pattern. - 14/12/2010 10:27:35 PM 2404 Views
Re: red herring, fidelius charm information and full circle. - 20/12/2010 03:37:36 PM 2570 Views
Re: red herring, fidelius charm information and full circle. - 20/12/2010 07:37:07 PM 2299 Views
Other things. *NM* - 13/12/2010 10:04:23 PM 1027 Views
Film stuff - 14/12/2010 05:17:18 PM 2225 Views
Excellent point. - 14/12/2010 10:05:01 PM 2192 Views
Re: Excellent point. - 14/12/2010 10:09:53 PM 2198 Views
Are we talking about film or book here? - 20/12/2010 12:58:46 AM 2110 Views
Both, ideally. - 20/12/2010 09:43:06 AM 2136 Views
Sometimes Rowling's parallels are far too simplistic and unsophisticated. - 20/12/2010 03:39:50 PM 2187 Views
I had not made the goblin/Jews connection *NM* - 22/12/2010 09:31:59 AM 1144 Views
Seconded. - 26/12/2010 08:29:44 PM 2289 Views
Chapters 28-30: The Missing Mirror, The Lost Diadem, The Sacking of Severus Snape *NM* - 16/12/2010 01:07:20 PM 1159 Views
Characters *NM* - 16/12/2010 01:07:31 PM 1091 Views
Aberforth and Dumbledore, Neville, Ginny, Luna, McGonagall, Harry, Percy, Fleur and the twins - 16/12/2010 11:52:46 PM 2489 Views
Various characters. - 20/12/2010 01:10:42 AM 2227 Views
I think Percy's coming to his senses makes sense enough... - 26/12/2010 08:47:10 PM 2586 Views
Re: Aberforth and Dumbledore, Neville, Ginny, Luna, McGonagall, Harry, Percy, Fleur and the twins - 20/12/2010 05:16:13 PM 2288 Views
I seem to recall Dumbledore making a comment... - 26/12/2010 08:34:03 PM 2465 Views
Yes - 26/12/2010 09:18:56 PM 2235 Views
Writing, action, plot, theme, yadda yadda yadda. *NM* - 16/12/2010 01:08:04 PM 1116 Views
red herrings, solutions, evil Hogwarts and the forces of good - 16/12/2010 11:53:56 PM 2298 Views
Re: red herrings, solutions, evil Hogwarts and the forces of good - 20/12/2010 05:38:46 PM 2267 Views
Re: red herrings, solutions, evil Hogwarts and the forces of good - 20/12/2010 11:06:01 PM 2496 Views
Other things. *NM* - 16/12/2010 01:08:25 PM 1136 Views
Filch and a password. - 16/12/2010 11:51:24 PM 2249 Views
Re: Filch and a password. - 20/12/2010 05:41:02 PM 2205 Views
Chapters 31-33: The Battle for Hogwarts, The Elder Wand, The Prince's Tale - 19/12/2010 07:56:39 PM 2260 Views
Characters: far too many to mention. - 19/12/2010 07:58:41 PM 2134 Views
Too many to mention, indeed. - 20/12/2010 09:30:54 AM 2505 Views
Re: Too many to mention, indeed. - 20/12/2010 07:02:05 PM 2374 Views
Re: Too many to mention, indeed. - 20/12/2010 11:24:46 PM 2267 Views
Re: Too many to mention, indeed. - 26/12/2010 09:46:25 PM 2643 Views
The action, and plot advancement and completion. - 19/12/2010 08:00:09 PM 2296 Views
memories, cinematic moments and parallels. - 20/12/2010 09:32:27 AM 2065 Views
Re: memories, cinematic moments and parallels. - 20/12/2010 07:17:18 PM 2360 Views
Re: memories, cinematic moments and parallels. - 20/12/2010 11:17:57 PM 2265 Views
Re: memories, cinematic moments and parallels. - 01/01/2011 10:39:27 PM 2238 Views
Re: memories, cinematic moments and parallels. - 02/01/2011 10:29:38 AM 2370 Views
Other matters. *NM* - 19/12/2010 08:00:39 PM 1043 Views
More film stuff. - 20/12/2010 09:33:23 AM 2120 Views
Chapters 34-36: The Forest Again, King's Cross, The Flaw in the Plan - 20/12/2010 07:31:27 PM 2150 Views
Characters: Voldemort, Harry, Dumbledore, Ron, Hermione, et al. - 20/12/2010 07:32:15 PM 2195 Views
Harry, Dumbledore, Neville, the Malfoys, Molly and Voldemort - 20/12/2010 11:28:19 PM 2318 Views
The Malfoys and Molly - 01/01/2011 10:55:28 PM 2405 Views
Re: The Malfoys and Molly - 02/01/2011 10:35:47 AM 2394 Views
Tying up the plot. - 20/12/2010 07:33:00 PM 2169 Views
Narnia, blood, revenge of the downtrodden, sacrifice, plans and souls - 20/12/2010 11:29:44 PM 2282 Views
Anything else? - 20/12/2010 07:33:53 PM 2244 Views
Epilogue: the future. - 20/12/2010 07:35:06 PM 2286 Views
Re: Epilogue: the future. - 20/12/2010 11:31:28 PM 2575 Views
I'm the other way around - I mind it less this time. - 26/12/2010 09:52:21 PM 2302 Views

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