The Book

WARNING: If you haven't read the books yet, then don't read the text because there are many many spoilers. Don't succumb to the temptation to read. But if you really want to read, then simply highlight the text and say "Accio post!"



I kind of feel emotionally exhausted after finishing the book and already discussing it with so many people, so I don't even know why I'm posting this. I mainly am because I think it's pretty cool that I'm typing with invisible ink!

First off, I can't believe how many characters died! Rowling wasted no time at all with that. I was shocked that both Lupin and Tonks died, especially right after having little Teddy. But I guess I will admit that I'm glad that the very prominent characters didn't die. It was especially sad when Fred died, I really loved the twins so much, but at the same time I was relieved that it wasn't Ron. I hope that isn't selfish of me. I was just worried that Hagrid, Ron, Hermione, or Ginny, even Neville were going to die, so I was glad they didn't. I don't know if I could handle losing another Weasley.

I was impressed by so many predictions that were right or at least close to being right. Marisa's friend was telling me all about who R.A.B. was (how did he remember Regulus being mentioned so briefly in book 5?) and how Dumbledore's brother was going to be a big character in this book. Siriusly, how did he know that?

Hats off to Candace who completely predicted that Snape was in love with Lily! Once I heard her prediction, it just made so much sense and pulled everything together. Knowing the reason behind Snape protecting Harry and being loyal to Dumbledore definitely puts him in a different light in the older books. I guess he wasn't so bad after all. It was touching that Snape's last words were asking Harry to look into his eyes since he wanted to die looking into Lily's eyes. A little morbid, but hey what do you expect. So although I had mixed emotions at first since I've just gotten so used to hating Snape, if Harry thinks he's alright, then I guess I do too.

Dave at my work also noticed that at the end of book 4 when Voldemort uses Harry's blood to come back to life, Dumbledore has a slight smile. He smiles because he knows that Voldemort is making a connection with Harry that will eventually destroy him. How do people notice these things and remember them? It's just amazing how many little details really came together in the 7th book to complete the series.

I liked the final showdown with Harry and Voldemort, I knew it had to come down to those two meeting face to face. I feel like it ended everything perfectly and I'm so glad that Rowling added the Epilogue because she answered so many questions in those few pages. I'm glad that the couples ended up together and I loved their family interactions. Ok I'm done talking about it. I could talk about it for hours but now I'm a little worn out and I'm worried that I'm beating a dead horse. Is that the saying? Mindy said it was. So I'm done. Now I can stop neglecting my laundry, sleep, and boyfriend. Goodbye Harry, we had a good run. I'll come back in a few years.