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Re: Aberforth and Dumbledore, Neville, Ginny, Luna, McGonagall, Harry, Percy, Fleur and the twins Rebekah Send a noteboard - 20/12/2010 05:16:13 PM
Aberforth and Dumbledore: I like him. He is grumbly and bitter, but lovely and surprisingly competent. His comment that "brains like that, you could be a Death Eater, son" gives him +1,000 points. It is clear that he has issues, however, although that is perhaps not surprising. Again, I do not think what is being said about Dumbledore can be taken at face value. It is the opinion of an anything but objective character, who clearly does not understand the concept of a cause as a valid motivation for action. I can see how that would develop, as he saw his brother seduced by the idea of the Greater Good, and then his sister died.

He's a very well written character. Was he ALWAYS the innkeeper at the Hogs Head?

But the Dumbledore we see in the books is not blindly going for Greater Good -- as seen, for example, in his teaching manners to Death Eaters as he is about to be killed, or in his urging Harry and Hermione to save Sirius. While there is still the attempt to orchestrate a movement and create a successful tactic to defeat what is wrong, that is very different from the Greater Good dreams of his youth. He is no longer trying to control others for their betterment. It has moved from a totalitarian ideal to one which attempts to do right in the particulars, the details and in everyday life, but which as part of that will stand up and work with what means are available against an evil attempt to instate that control which he has rejected.

Agreed.

So, to Aberforth's question, "You don't think I understood my own brother", I think I'll answer a polite, but firm, "no". To be fair, Aberforth cannot know the pivotal part of Harry in defeating Voldemort, and so his assumption makes sense.

Definitely agreed.

I really like his description of the young Dumbledore, however. It makes Albus sound like Percy (only competent). It would seem that Dumbledore had a massive personality shift, or at least gained a new perspective from his sister's death. It seems to me that much of what he had written to Grindewald was in response to the torture of Ariana, and it only makes sense to me as an attempt to make sure that that does not happen again. But I do not think you could argue that the Dumbledore we have met would ever ignore the smaller and powerless in favour of the grand plan again. Not surprisingly.

~nods~ Quite.

But the speech says as much about Aberforth. His insistence that he was closer to Ariana than Albus, it is the voice of a younger brother who lives in the shadow of his older. He reminds me a little of Ron, only bitter instead of insecure. It has the anger of Ron's attitude to Percy, but because Percy is not someone generally admired, that lacks an important dimension, I think.

I am agreeing with you a very great deal here. :|

Yes. That may have gotten a little defensive, but there it is.

Neville: I like battle-scarred Neville. He wears them with pride, and I love how he explains what he did to deserve them. I also think it is quite funny that he has taken one of Harry's bad traits (his inability to control his temper) and modelled himself on it. He is the centre of the resistance. And I love his Gran now.

He's wonderful. I'm very much looking forward to seeing him in the final film.

I also like the general insistence that they will help. And Neville is right, all those in the room have proven themselves by now. In part by having entered at all, as Neville's sensible requirement that no one affiliated with the Carrows can enter.

Absolutely. I just love so much how Neville has grown. We see that if Voldemort had chosen him as his nemesis then he wouldn't necessarily have been lacking in confidence like he was at the beginning of the series.

Ginny: I like her insistence that Luna, not Cho, show Harry the Ravenclaw common room. I also sympathise with her wish not to be sent away from the final showdown. Not least because her whole family, as well as her boyfriend, are all likely to die any minute.

And she'd be able to help a lot. She's rather a strong witch.

Luna: I like her reaction to the Ravenclaw first-years standing around the stunned body of Alecto: "Oh, look. They're pleased!"

So cute.

McGonagall: So cool. And for some reason her using the Imperius Curse validates Harry's using it in my mind. And I love how she does it. After all, it is not a matter of making them do something that breakes with their integrity -- she just makes him lie down without a fuss.

Yup.

I also like her reaction to Harry's assurance that he is acting on Dumbledore's orders. And her comment that "We teachers are rather good at magic, you know". I also like her altercation with Snape, and how she raises the statues to defend the school.

She's glorious. I love love love Maggie Smith as the choice for her in the films. She IS McGonagall. These films are so well cast.

Harry: I can't believe he used the Cruciatus curse. This is rather shocking. Or it would be if his reasons were not so endearing.

I dunno. He's used it before on Bellatrix. Desperate times call for desperate measures. Or was the reason it was shocking because he meant it this time?

Snape: Is he as good a legilimens as an occlumens? Do the two go together? He used a spell when he broke into Harry's mind in book 5, but I could swear he was trying to read McGonagall's mind just before she attacked.

I am not sure. In any case, McGonagall's got a stronger mind than Harry.

Percy: about bloody time. I suppose he is right that he could not easily have broken rank as soon as Voldemort took over, but… What am I saying? Of course he could. He could have gone to the Burrow and asked to be let in.

Sometimes it's very hard to see that escape is possible. </totally speaking from experience> :P

Fleur: I like her attempt to break the tension.

I like Fleur.

Lupin: I like how he goes along with it. With a picture.

Hehe. Of course, this makes his death more heartbreaking.

Fred and George: One of our last chances to take stock of the differences between the two. I am not sure I can see them. Fred is the one to reach out after a jab. George mocks him, but in a friendly way. If there is a difference it is subtle.

Yes.
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Argh, I keep mixing everything up with the movie! nossy - 04/12/2010 03:45:24 PM 2642 Views
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Maybe? Camilla - 26/11/2010 11:34:32 PM 2376 Views
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Re: I just realized something about Krum. Camilla - 06/12/2010 09:55:00 PM 2427 Views
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I wondered that same thing. *NM* Gher - 02/12/2010 05:09:49 AM 1254 Views
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Er, I posted this in the wrong place. That's what I get when I try to catch up. Sorry. *NM* Legolas - 06/12/2010 08:34:06 PM 1275 Views
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Seconded. Righteous anger is more fun than whiny angst-anger. *NM* Legolas - 06/12/2010 09:41:16 PM 1220 Views
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And? And? And? *NM* Rebekah - 01/12/2010 11:43:46 PM 1276 Views
Did we have a discussion for a previous book about how many wizarding schools there are? Rebekah - 04/12/2010 10:21:42 PM 2586 Views
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Plotting, writing, theming. Rebekah - 04/12/2010 11:08:47 AM 2629 Views
Apparating and the fidelius charm, some good plotting and the food problem. Camilla - 04/12/2010 10:01:16 PM 2681 Views
Anything else? *NM* Rebekah - 04/12/2010 11:10:52 AM 1292 Views
It may be a stretch, but with all the Nazi references, any WW2 reference is gonna catch my eye. Legolas - 06/12/2010 10:09:04 PM 2456 Views
Re: It may be a stretch, but with all the Nazi references, any WW2 reference is gonna catch my eye. Rebekah - 06/12/2010 10:17:42 PM 2442 Views
Good catch Camilla - 06/12/2010 10:19:21 PM 2341 Views
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I was interpreting it as sheer sexism, but you might be right. Legolas - 07/12/2010 08:47:11 PM 2457 Views
Re: I was interpreting it as sheer sexism, but you might be right. Camilla - 07/12/2010 08:55:54 PM 2425 Views
True, but still. *NM* Legolas - 07/12/2010 10:02:00 PM 1228 Views
Lights! Camera! Action! Rebekah - 06/12/2010 09:59:52 PM 2437 Views
Hallows and Fidelius Charm. Camilla - 06/12/2010 10:03:33 PM 2612 Views
That could be it... or some snake senses, vibrations and all? Legolas - 07/12/2010 10:03:16 PM 2399 Views
But wait! There's more! Rebekah - 06/12/2010 10:00:34 PM 2449 Views
As nutty as squirrel poo. Camilla - 06/12/2010 10:04:11 PM 2116 Views
Re: As nutty as squirrel poo. Rebekah - 06/12/2010 10:32:04 PM 2482 Views
Oh, hadn't realized that yet either... nice one. *NM* Legolas - 07/12/2010 08:54:18 PM 1268 Views
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What was that again about Hermione not being so good at thinking on her feet? Legolas - 09/12/2010 07:52:23 PM 2473 Views
Very, very true. *NM* Camilla - 09/12/2010 11:54:06 PM 1244 Views
Action, plot, writing, theme: the Deathly Hallows explained at last. Rebekah - 08/12/2010 08:50:53 PM 2568 Views
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Re: Action, plot, writing, theme: the Deathly Hallows explained at last. StormCrow - 09/12/2010 03:25:53 PM 2536 Views
I don't think it works that way. They aren't "used up". Legolas - 09/12/2010 06:52:29 PM 2395 Views
Re: I don't think it works that way. They aren't "used up". Camilla - 09/12/2010 11:49:38 PM 2426 Views
Re: I don't think it works that way. They aren't "used up". StormCrow - 10/12/2010 04:18:25 AM 2562 Views
up up down down left right left right b a select start. look at me I have 99 horcruxes! StormCrow - 10/12/2010 04:19:56 AM 2177 Views
It is, but the general idea was clear. *NM* Legolas - 10/12/2010 08:45:55 PM 1223 Views
They're not so annoying yet, now. Legolas - 09/12/2010 06:56:46 PM 2360 Views
Re: They're not so annoying yet, now. Camilla - 09/12/2010 11:52:02 PM 2541 Views
Plus, it totally cheapens ability and skill if you have some "magic (magic) wand". Legolas - 10/12/2010 08:56:28 PM 2518 Views
Re: Plus, it totally cheapens ability and skill if you have some "magic (magic) wand". Camilla - 10/12/2010 08:59:41 PM 2624 Views
That's definitely a part of it. Legolas - 10/12/2010 09:09:54 PM 2424 Views
Anything else you'd like to say? *NM* Rebekah - 08/12/2010 08:51:31 PM 1240 Views
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On a side note about wands Camilla - 14/12/2010 06:05:13 PM 2503 Views
Yes, I've caught myself immaturely sniggering on occasion, too. Legolas - 14/12/2010 08:59:26 PM 2537 Views
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Plot, writing, themes. *NM* Legolas - 10/12/2010 09:13:37 PM 1267 Views
An epiphany, Gollum, wands, the fidelius charm, grief, love and a strange blurring Camilla - 10/12/2010 11:24:05 PM 2370 Views
Re: An epiphany, Gollum, wands, the fidelius charm, grief, love and a strange blurring Rebekah - 20/12/2010 01:00:38 PM 2572 Views
Re: An epiphany, Gollum, wands, the fidelius charm, grief, love and a strange blurring Camilla - 20/12/2010 07:32:48 PM 2567 Views
Other comments or discoveries? *NM* Legolas - 10/12/2010 09:14:38 PM 1261 Views
Chapters 25-27: Shell Cottage, Gringotts, The Final Hiding Place Rebekah - 13/12/2010 10:03:15 PM 2402 Views
Characters *NM* Rebekah - 13/12/2010 10:03:29 PM 1246 Views
Harry, Fleur, Ron, Griphook, Lupin, the dragon, Bellatrix and Voldemort. Camilla - 14/12/2010 05:16:51 PM 2560 Views
Re: Harry, Fleur, Ron, Griphook, Lupin, the dragon, Bellatrix and Voldemort. Legolas - 14/12/2010 10:04:09 PM 2534 Views
Re: Harry, Fleur, Ron, Griphook, Lupin, the dragon, Bellatrix and Voldemort. Camilla - 14/12/2010 10:19:04 PM 2619 Views
Re: Harry, Fleur, Ron, Griphook, Lupin, the dragon, Bellatrix and Voldemort. Legolas - 14/12/2010 10:37:00 PM 2462 Views
Re: Harry, Fleur, Ron, Griphook, Lupin, the dragon, Bellatrix and Voldemort. Camilla - 14/12/2010 10:45:36 PM 2608 Views
Re: Harry, Fleur, Ron, Griphook, Lupin, the dragon, Bellatrix and Voldemort. Rebekah - 20/12/2010 03:33:49 PM 2637 Views
Re: Harry, Fleur, Ron, Griphook, Lupin, the dragon, Bellatrix and Voldemort. Camilla - 20/12/2010 07:35:51 PM 2775 Views
Plot, action, etc. *NM* Rebekah - 13/12/2010 10:04:02 PM 1224 Views
red herring, fidelius charm information and full circle. Camilla - 14/12/2010 05:17:11 PM 2372 Views
The Gringotts book one reference fits into the pattern. Legolas - 14/12/2010 10:13:50 PM 2575 Views
Re: The Gringotts book one reference fits into the pattern. Camilla - 14/12/2010 10:27:35 PM 2621 Views
Re: red herring, fidelius charm information and full circle. Rebekah - 20/12/2010 03:37:36 PM 2791 Views
Re: red herring, fidelius charm information and full circle. Camilla - 20/12/2010 07:37:07 PM 2527 Views
Other things. *NM* Rebekah - 13/12/2010 10:04:23 PM 1150 Views
Film stuff Camilla - 14/12/2010 05:17:18 PM 2408 Views
Excellent point. Legolas - 14/12/2010 10:05:01 PM 2396 Views
Re: Excellent point. Camilla - 14/12/2010 10:09:53 PM 2427 Views
Are we talking about film or book here? Cockatiel of Doom - 20/12/2010 12:58:46 AM 2324 Views
Both, ideally. Camilla - 20/12/2010 09:43:06 AM 2322 Views
Sometimes Rowling's parallels are far too simplistic and unsophisticated. Rebekah - 20/12/2010 03:39:50 PM 2417 Views
I had not made the goblin/Jews connection *NM* Camilla - 22/12/2010 09:31:59 AM 1264 Views
Seconded. Legolas - 26/12/2010 08:29:44 PM 2500 Views
Chapters 28-30: The Missing Mirror, The Lost Diadem, The Sacking of Severus Snape *NM* Rebekah - 16/12/2010 01:07:20 PM 1279 Views
Characters *NM* Rebekah - 16/12/2010 01:07:31 PM 1207 Views
Aberforth and Dumbledore, Neville, Ginny, Luna, McGonagall, Harry, Percy, Fleur and the twins Camilla - 16/12/2010 11:52:46 PM 2707 Views
Various characters. Cockatiel of Doom - 20/12/2010 01:10:42 AM 2453 Views
I think Percy's coming to his senses makes sense enough... Legolas - 26/12/2010 08:47:10 PM 2778 Views
Re: Aberforth and Dumbledore, Neville, Ginny, Luna, McGonagall, Harry, Percy, Fleur and the twins Rebekah - 20/12/2010 05:16:13 PM 2497 Views
Re: Aberforth and Dumbledore, Neville, Ginny, Luna, McGonagall, Harry, Percy, Fleur and the twins Camilla - 20/12/2010 11:02:45 PM 2513 Views
I seem to recall Dumbledore making a comment... Legolas - 26/12/2010 08:34:03 PM 2682 Views
Yes Camilla - 26/12/2010 09:18:56 PM 2432 Views
Re: Aberforth and Dumbledore, Neville, Ginny, Luna, McGonagall, Harry, Percy, Fleur and the twins Legolas - 26/12/2010 08:43:03 PM 2524 Views
Writing, action, plot, theme, yadda yadda yadda. *NM* Rebekah - 16/12/2010 01:08:04 PM 1252 Views
red herrings, solutions, evil Hogwarts and the forces of good Camilla - 16/12/2010 11:53:56 PM 2495 Views
Re: red herrings, solutions, evil Hogwarts and the forces of good Rebekah - 20/12/2010 05:38:46 PM 2473 Views
Re: red herrings, solutions, evil Hogwarts and the forces of good Camilla - 20/12/2010 11:06:01 PM 2708 Views
Other things. *NM* Rebekah - 16/12/2010 01:08:25 PM 1266 Views
Filch and a password. Camilla - 16/12/2010 11:51:24 PM 2455 Views
Re: Filch and a password. Rebekah - 20/12/2010 05:41:02 PM 2429 Views
Chapters 31-33: The Battle for Hogwarts, The Elder Wand, The Prince's Tale Rebekah - 19/12/2010 07:56:39 PM 2463 Views
Characters: far too many to mention. Rebekah - 19/12/2010 07:58:41 PM 2350 Views
Too many to mention, indeed. Camilla - 20/12/2010 09:30:54 AM 2721 Views
Re: Too many to mention, indeed. Rebekah - 20/12/2010 07:02:05 PM 2607 Views
Re: Too many to mention, indeed. Camilla - 20/12/2010 11:24:46 PM 2490 Views
Re: Too many to mention, indeed. Legolas - 26/12/2010 09:46:25 PM 2844 Views
The action, and plot advancement and completion. Rebekah - 19/12/2010 08:00:09 PM 2504 Views
memories, cinematic moments and parallels. Camilla - 20/12/2010 09:32:27 AM 2289 Views
Re: memories, cinematic moments and parallels. Rebekah - 20/12/2010 07:17:18 PM 2570 Views
Re: memories, cinematic moments and parallels. Camilla - 20/12/2010 11:17:57 PM 2485 Views
Re: memories, cinematic moments and parallels. Legolas - 01/01/2011 10:39:27 PM 2464 Views
Re: memories, cinematic moments and parallels. Camilla - 02/01/2011 10:29:38 AM 2575 Views
Other matters. *NM* Rebekah - 19/12/2010 08:00:39 PM 1169 Views
More film stuff. Camilla - 20/12/2010 09:33:23 AM 2320 Views
Chapters 34-36: The Forest Again, King's Cross, The Flaw in the Plan Rebekah - 20/12/2010 07:31:27 PM 2370 Views
Characters: Voldemort, Harry, Dumbledore, Ron, Hermione, et al. Rebekah - 20/12/2010 07:32:15 PM 2407 Views
Harry, Dumbledore, Neville, the Malfoys, Molly and Voldemort Camilla - 20/12/2010 11:28:19 PM 2533 Views
The Malfoys and Molly Legolas - 01/01/2011 10:55:28 PM 2644 Views
Re: The Malfoys and Molly Camilla - 02/01/2011 10:35:47 AM 2600 Views
Tying up the plot. Rebekah - 20/12/2010 07:33:00 PM 2370 Views
Narnia, blood, revenge of the downtrodden, sacrifice, plans and souls Camilla - 20/12/2010 11:29:44 PM 2511 Views
Anything else? Rebekah - 20/12/2010 07:33:53 PM 2486 Views
Epilogue: the future. Rebekah - 20/12/2010 07:35:06 PM 2465 Views
Re: Epilogue: the future. Camilla - 20/12/2010 11:31:28 PM 2778 Views
I'm the other way around - I mind it less this time. Legolas - 26/12/2010 09:52:21 PM 2496 Views
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