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#126
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There were hundreds of people fighting, thousands of curses flying around, giants, huge spiders, explosions, crumbling walls, etc. It would be silly to think that Harry could personally witness each and every death. It is only natural that he would find out about some deaths long after they happen.
And given what was still left to be done, he couldn't just sit there and mourn.
And given what was still left to be done, he couldn't just sit there and mourn.
#127
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Originally Posted by Matto1020
The problem with the epilogue is that it is very unneeded.
You don't need to be told Ginny and Harry will probably get together...thats been established already.
You don't need to know that Ron and Hermoine are getting together...thats established during their "moment" at Hogwarts.
Malfoy gets off waay to easy with the epilogue.
How original...let name our kids after my parents and my favorite professor...very cliched.
You don't need to be told Ginny and Harry will probably get together...thats been established already.
You don't need to know that Ron and Hermoine are getting together...thats established during their "moment" at Hogwarts.
Malfoy gets off waay to easy with the epilogue.
How original...let name our kids after my parents and my favorite professor...very cliched.
And as to the Malfoy thing - By the end of the book, it was pretty clear that Malfoy was knew he was in way over his head and recognized that Harry did save his life on more than one occasion. It makes sense that 19 years later they've come to, if not a friendship, then at least an understanding between the two of them. If they were still feuding into the future, I'd lose a lot of respect for Harry.
#128
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Originally Posted by Jeremy517
There were hundreds of people fighting, thousands of curses flying around, giants, huge spiders, explosions, crumbling walls, etc. It would be silly to think that Harry could personally witness each and every death. It is only natural that he would find out about some deaths long after they happen.
And given what was still left to be done, he couldn't just sit there and mourn.
And given what was still left to be done, he couldn't just sit there and mourn.
I had zero problems with this treatment.
#129
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I liked how a couple were either redeemed, saw the error of their ways, or, realized that they were not capable of the things that they thought they were.
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Originally Posted by Matto1020
The problem with the epilogue is that it is very unneeded.
Count me among the readers who liked the epilogue. As for it being unneeded I could not disagree more. It shows Harry's final feelings toward Snape. That for me is very much needed.
#132
While Im here I have a question about the Maurader's Map. How can EVERY person in the school be listed on it? It would be so cramped you could never read the names..especially with them all moving.
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Originally Posted by yashan
Do we know who these three characters (two who died and the one who lived) are?
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#134
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Originally Posted by Draven
Man a lot of hate on the epilogue.
I really REALLY liked it. Loved seeing the story "continued" albeit briefly. And I loved knowing for sure that everything worked out in the end for everyone.
Just a really touching way to end it, IMHO.
I really REALLY liked it. Loved seeing the story "continued" albeit briefly. And I loved knowing for sure that everything worked out in the end for everyone.
Just a really touching way to end it, IMHO.
#135
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Originally Posted by namrufmot
While Im here I have a question about the Maurader's Map. How can EVERY person in the school be listed on it? It would be so cramped you could never read the names..especially with them all moving.
#137
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Originally Posted by Matto1020
Can anyone explain why Voldemort needed to fly to get places in this book instead of just apparating?
Thats the only thing that kinda bugged me....that and the very unneeded epilogue.
Thats the only thing that kinda bugged me....that and the very unneeded epilogue.
I thought the epilogue was necessarry. I liked the content but it was written very poorly, as if Rowling jotted it down on the way to her editor's office.
Am I the only one that thinks Peter Jackson should do this one? Or even Michael Bay...
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I thought the book was very good. I read 100 pages last night, finished the rest today.
My favorite part might be when
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I also thought it was telling that Petunia (Harry's aunt)
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#138
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Just completely excellent. I picked it up Friday at midnight, read two chapters, then went to bed. Read the rest from 10 to 6 (roughly) on Saturday.'
I think this one's probably my favorite of the series. I loved pretty much everything, and thought everything got wrapped up nicely.
I liked the epilogue and was happy to see that glimpse into the future.
I think this one's probably my favorite of the series. I loved pretty much everything, and thought everything got wrapped up nicely.
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I liked the epilogue and was happy to see that glimpse into the future.
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I finished it this morning. Really enjoyed it. I seriously don't envy whoever has to translate this to the big screen. Even though there are slow parts narratively, there is much less fat to trim compared to the previous books.
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I thought that the NY Times review, posted by al_bundy in post 37, captured Book 7 and the series quite well.
Book 7 was an outstanding end to the series IMHO. Through more than 700 pages it didn't let up; the action was relentless and the continued character development was welcome. Unlike some above I also enjoyed the Epilogue.
Well worth the wait!
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Book 7 was an outstanding end to the series IMHO. Through more than 700 pages it didn't let up; the action was relentless and the continued character development was welcome. Unlike some above I also enjoyed the Epilogue.
Well worth the wait!
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My favorite part might be when
I also thought it was telling that Petunia (Harry's aunt)
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I also thought it was telling that Petunia (Harry's aunt)
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I finished it this afternoon and have mixed feelings. As someone else mentioned, I felt that some things were rushed and certainly not given the thought time by JK they should have been alotted. My issues were:
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Originally Posted by shifrbv
I finished it this afternoon and have mixed feelings. As someone else mentioned, I felt that some things were rushed and certainly not given the thought time by JK they should have been alotted. My issues were:
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Originally Posted by shifrbv
Next, we have the same problem as I have seen in all of the books. Harry never really does anything amazing. Everything that happens seem by luck.
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About the epilogue:
I didn't so much dislike it as much as I expected more from it, in terms of both length and content.
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Originally Posted by The Bus
You can't just apparate anywhere. I'm guessing you can go as far as any other place in the British Isles but once it's very far, you need to get closer to it. It's not long distance, I take it.
I just finished this afternnon and enjoyed it.