Harry Potter

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Um...is anyone else obsessed with Harry Potter like I am? Please??

The movie comes out in one month and 18 days! Woohoo!

There's gotta be SOMEONE here who loves the books as much as I do. If so, please respond so I can go on and on and on and on and on about this obsession with you!

And if you haven't read the books, GO READ THEM!

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4gf -

i http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/heart1.gif harry potter! yes, i became enamored with the series when the 4th one released, and read all four of them in three days! i am SO excited for the movie coming out, and just pray that it does the books justice! i am always ready to talk 'potter', http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/blush4.gif and am so glad that there is someone out there who not only loves the beatles, but these books too!

http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/heart2.gif allie

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[**DONOTDELETE**]

YES!! I'm such a nerd, so utterly in love with The Beatles and Harry Potter. And sometimes Scotty.( http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif )

So anyway, you read them in 3 days?? Whoa. I first discovered them last summer when I saw a guy in his 30s reading Goblet of Fire. I was amazed because I thought they were kids books, so I asked him if he liked it. He of course, was smitten with it. Right then and there I decided to just take a chance and go buy Sorcerer's Stone. I loved it SO much. I went out a couple days later and bought Chamber of Secrets; a couple days later Prisoner of Azkaban; a couple days later Goblet. But for Goblet, I tried to read a couple chapters a day since I knew book 5 wouldn't be out for about two years. That didn't really work, it was HARD to put that book down at night!

So who's your favorite character besides Harry? I LOOOOVE Lupin! Him and Sirius are two of my absolute favorites, along with the usual, Ron and Hermione. I even love Snape!

Are you going to see the movie in 47 days??

We have so much to discuss! If anyone else is as obsessed, jump right in!


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Movie teaser and trailer:
http://www.movie-list.com/h/harrypotter.shtml


I think I've watched these about 60 times now (and um, I'm NOT exaggerating).

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GenFan, You have WAY to much time on your hands. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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[HMVNipper]

Forty! I LOVE Harry Potter!! I have read all four books multiple times, and I can't wait for the movie! (Ooh, we saw an ad for it on TV last night -- YESSSSSSS!!!) I read "Goblet of Fire" in one sitting -- the day it was released...I got a copy in my hot little hands by FedEx that morning and didn't put it down until I was done!

Nope, you're not weird at all...and PLENTY of adults are as enamored as we are, believe me. I even have TWO Hogwarts T-shirts and one sweatshirt...always gets me a few double-takes on the street, but it's worth it!

Oh yes, my husband and I intend to be among the crowd at the film when it comes out November 16th...



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[SF4-EVER]

I've only read the first two books, but count me in too! Now that the third one's finally in paperback, I can get and read it. (I read WAY too many books to get them all in hardcover.) I'm planning to bring my two nieces to the movie when it opens, but I'd probably go anyway even if I didn't have them as an "excuse." http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/wink1.gif

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[alliesun]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By 4thGenFan:


So who's your favorite character besides Harry? I LOOOOVE Lupin! Him and Sirius are two of my absolute favorites, along with the usual, Ron and Hermione. I even love Snape!

Are you going to see the movie in 47 days??

We have so much to discuss! If anyone else is as obsessed, jump right in!


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favorite character? wow - that question is always so hard to answer... well, i absolutely LOVE sirius, ron and hermione - of course, but i am TAKEN with the weasly twins - fred and george! yes, i will definitely be in the queue of people - young and old - lining up to see the movie when it comes out! every time the trailor plays, i get so excited! i just re-read #1 - because i am so anxious for the movie to come out! (i'm also re-reading tolkein's 'ring' trilogy... there's another film i'm incredibly excited to see!) i think that these books are so well written - they aren't just for kids - as so many seem to think. i can't help but imagine that in years to come they just might take place among the ranks of so-called 'children's books' like: lewis's chronicles of narnia, carroll's wonderland books, & tolkein's 'ring' trilogy. yes, they're thought of as 'children's books' - but they have captivated the hearts of all audiences. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

here's a question for the 'potter fans' in this forum - which book is your favorite? (i know it's hard to choose!)

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By Harbidge:
GenFan, You have WAY to much time on your hands. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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Took the words right outta my mouth. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif



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[HeyBeatle]

I've only read the first two simply because my school work doesn't allow for much other reading than the ones I'm assigned. But I love the books, I picked up my first one at the end of August beginning of September and I loved it.

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[HMVNipper]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By Harbidge:
I have a friend who has a first edition copy of the UK Harry Potter the Prisoner of Alkazam. Apparently it's value goes into 4-digit numbers. Madness!

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Harb, it's "Prisoner of AZKABAN." But anyway...it's also not any weirder than the value of some Beatles memorabilia...I mean new stuff, stuff that is released now...some of that gets into huge values almost immediately too!

I've actually noticed that a lot of adult HP fans are also Beatles fans, and vice-versa...



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[SF4-EVER]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By HMVNipper:
I've actually noticed that a lot of adult HP fans are also Beatles fans, and vice-versa...
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We must have the "Anglophile" gene. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/wink1.gif

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[alliesun]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By Tim:
Potter film should be OK,but I'm waiting till December for The Lord of The Rings:The Fellowship Of The Ring.

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oh my goodness - i'm so excited for this one too! i remember reading the hobbit for the first time when i was about six... i've been hooked ever since. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif yay! more book/beatle buddies!

http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/heart2.gif allie

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"dance every dance, live your dreams, and above all - learn to love as you've never loved before..."

[HeyBeatle]

I'm waiting in anticipation for both of those movies, but since I work at a theater I'm not too excited about working those weekends cause it will be insanely busy.

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Can we please not talk about Lord Of The frickin Rings?? Only cuz I haven't read 'em. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

I seriously need to get myself a Gryffindor sweater, that would kick so much ass.

And Allie, my favorite book is Goblet of Fire, I was absoutely entranced the WHOLE TIME. Plus it was the funniest of the four.

You know what sucks? I have no one to go see the HP movie with. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/frown.gif Sad, eh? I'll probably end up going alone until December when I can see it again with Scotty. And I can guarantee I'll be seeing it more than once!

I love Snape!

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"If not for you my sky would fall, rain would gather too
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By Harbidge:
GenFan, You have WAY to much time on your hands. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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TOO much even? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif



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[Tim]

Potter film should be OK,but I'm waiting till December for The Lord of The Rings:The Fellowship Of The Ring.

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Yes! Very much looking forward to this one. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/cool2.gif

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Took the words right outta my mouth. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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I'm glad that's ALL I took. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

I have a friend who has a first edition copy of the UK Harry Potter the Prisoner of Alkazam. Apparently it's value goes into 4-digit numbers. Madness!

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By 4thGenFan:
I love Snape!
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Better keep that one from Scotty.

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[alliesun]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By Nowhere Man:
Better keep that one from Scotty.

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for some reason i doubt snape would be any competition for scotty... http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/wink3.gif

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[jami]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By 4thGenFan:
I have no one to go see the HP movie with.

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I'll go see it with you, Marissa. I've never read any of the books, but I saw the previews for the new movie, and it looks really good. I think I might have to start reading some of the books http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif.


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I bet Marissa reads them for the pictures. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/mrt.gif

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[alliesun]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By 4thGenFan:
Can we please not talk about Lord Of The frickin Rings?? Only cuz I haven't read 'em. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

And Allie, my favorite book is Goblet of Fire, I was absoutely entranced the WHOLE TIME. Plus it was the funniest of the four.

I love Snape!

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Oh, you should read Lord of the Rings... they are great books too! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/thumbsup.gif

As far as my favorite book - I stand with you - Goblet of Fire is definitely my pick... I can't wait to find out what happens... I'm sorry that there's no one who will go see HP with you! Come visit Southern California! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

Oh, and as far as Snape - I am so excited that Alan (I might mess up the spelling here) Rickman is playing him! Did you see the article in Entertainment Weekly a few weeks ago on the movie?

http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/heart2.gif allie


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Yeah, I saw that article, I bought that magazine beCAUSE of that article! And because Daniel Radcliffe (the kid who plays Harry) was on the cover. That kid is so cute! So are the two kids who play Ron and Hermione. I think Alan Rickman will be awesome as Snape, he's perfect for the part.

And Jami, I will DEFINITELY come to Louisiana to see the movie with you! I am THERE. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif You should seriously read the books though, they're SO good.

Allie, which do you like more- Harry Potter or Lord Of the Rings?

I heard that Hugh Grant was going to be in the second movie, Chamber of Secrets, but he pulled out at the last minute. He was going to play Lockhart (dying his hair blond and everything). I'm kinda glad he pulled out cuz he bugs me.



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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By Tim:
I'm waiting till December for The Lord of The Rings:The Fellowship Of The Ring.

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And do we all know where this was filmed?? Yes that's right! Down here in little old New Zealand!
I know quite a few people who were in it actually. Some of them have speaking roles and everything!! I didn't bother going along to any extra casting days coz I'm not like freakishly tall or short or anything...nor do I look like a goblin. They had this list of things you had to be able to do and ways you had to look. I didn't quite meet them. I was pleased about that though!!

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By Lucy:
I'm not like freakishly tall or short or anything...nor do I look like a goblin.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'll agree to that. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/eyebrows.gif

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[alliesun]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By Lucy:
I'm not like freakishly tall or short or anything...nor do I look like a goblin. I was pleased about that though!!

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[alliesun]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By 4thGenFan:

Allie, which do you like more- Harry Potter or Lord Of the Rings?
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Ooh... tough question... Lord of the Rings is classic for me - and Harry Potter is new and exciting... I love them both! I don't know if I could pick one series over the other. If I had to choose... I guess I'd say The Chronicles of Narnia. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif (I know they weren't an option - but that is probably my all-time favorite...)

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And Jami, I will DEFINITELY come to Louisiana to see the movie with you! I am THERE. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif You should seriously read the books though, they're SO good.

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Yes, you have to read these books, Jami! However, you should both come to Southern California to see the movie! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/heart2.gif allie


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"dance every dance, live your dreams, and above all - learn to love as you've never loved before..."

[Lucy in the diamond sky]

I have read all the four books last year and I think I'll go to watch the movie when it comes(in November or December)
My favourite character is Malfoy(hope I spelled it right!)

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[mindgames]

Some people need to get out more...

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By 4thGenFan:
but he pulled out at the last minute. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sounds messy. Though not as messy as it could have been had he stayed in.

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By mindgames:
Some people need to get out more...

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Yeah, just do as Hugh does.

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By Lucy:
And do we all know where this was filmed?? Yes that's right! Down here in little old New Zealand!
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Just like the shows Xena and Hercules, so I'm hoping Lord of the Rings lives up to them. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By alliesun:
However, you should both come to Southern California to see the movie! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif


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[HMVNipper]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By SleepyHead:
I won't try to see 'em the first week, but I'm definitely in line to see both Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings... Even got me a Crown Royal jar all full of dimes just to pay for the trips with http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

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Movies must be way cheap in Louisiana, Sleepy, if you can pay for them with a jar full of dimes! Even if that is a LOT of dimes...

Yeah, I'd like to be there right when they open, but I have a feeling the crowds are gonna be HUGE...and movies here in NYC are a big deal for us, they cost $10 apiece, and if we have to pay for a babysitter at $5 per hour, and if we also want to take advantage and go to dinner like grownups (Jamie is just too young for either of those films right now, he's only 3), a night at the movies ends up costing us as much as $50-$75! No jars of dimes here! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif



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[SleepyHead]

Hey, Nip, better get you a couple of jars... my tiny 375ml Crown Jar holds $70 in dimes. I'm now starting on 2 bigger jars - both are 1 litre size, and will hold double what the small one will...

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[Lucy]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By Nowhere Man:
Just like the shows Xena and Hercules, so I'm hoping Lord of the Rings lives up to them. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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You cheeky little monkey!!!
Peter Jackson didn't direct Hercules and Xena now did he?

I think you must be jealous that he is a Kiwi...I bet you want to steal him and make him Australian as you do with so many of our celebrities!


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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By Lucy in the diamond sky:
My favourite character is Malfoy
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Why???????



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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By HMVNipper:
Yeah, I'd like to be there right when they open, but I have a feeling the crowds are gonna be


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I know they'll be huge in Salt Lake too, but that's not gonna stop my obsession! I went around work today and got a few people that love the books too, so we're gonna go see it when it comes out. I feel better because the people I'm going with are 21 and 23, so I don't feel so childish.http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif




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"If not for you my sky would fall, rain would gather too
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[mindgames]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By HMVNipper:
...a night at the movies ends up costing us as much as $50-$75!

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http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/shocked.gif Dang! It only costs $6 here!



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[alliesun]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By mindgames:
http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/shocked.gif Dang! It only costs $6 here!

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Really? It costs $9 to go see a movie here. $6 for a matinee. Too much...

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[alliesun]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By Nowhere Man:

You're all welcome to fly down here and watch your movies.
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nwm: speaking of travelling in australia - where are the best places to surf on your lovely continent?

and back to the topic -
4gf: i was just curious... what do you think is going to happen next in the series? #4 left so much open to be speculated upon... i'm interested to know what you think http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/heart2.gif allie

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By alliesun:
nwm: speaking of travelling in australia - where are the best places to surf on your lovely continent?
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Are you a surfie chick? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

For surfing, it's hard to go past the Gold Coast, which is not far from me here in Brisbane. Also, Bondi Beach down south is very popular, though it's a little colder down there as opposed to sunny Queensland up here ("beautiful one day, perfect the next" as they say). http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By Nowhere Man:
Are you a surfie chick? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

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"Surfie chick"? That's a new one to me... http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif Um, I've tried my hand at it - but wasn't very good. (I played water polo... I'm good in the water, but not balancing on top of it http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/wink3.gif ) Our city is on the beach in Southern California - and I love it. The only reason I asked is because a friend of mine is moving to Australia for a year. He is leaving in a month - and is really excited about it. He's a big surfer, but doesn't really know much about the surfing in Australia - just that it's supposed to be good. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif I just figured I would ask you, thought you would have some good input. Anyway - a much longer explanation than I'm sure you expected... http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/blush4.gif

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[Lucy]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By Nowhere Man:
I think you're just bitter about the fact that Russell Crowe & Samn Neil are both true Aussies, and that 'The Piano' is a successful Aussie film. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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Ooooooh Boris you couldn't be more wrong!
Bitter? Me???? NEVER!!!!

They are true KIWIS!!!!
"The Piano" Australian?? Ummmm yeah whatever! Since when exactly???

Along with Russ and Sam (and now The Piano) other things you have stolen off us include Phar Lap and one of my fav bands Shihad.
It must be the Aussies that are bitter and weird if they have to do that.
Sorry to be so far off the topic but well Boris this couldn't go undefended!!

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OOOH...do I sense a bit of regional rivarly rearing its head? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/wink1.gif

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[**DONOTDELETE**]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By alliesun:
4gf: i was just curious... what do you think is going to happen next in the series? #4 left so much open to be speculated upon...
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Oh yeah, I almost forgot that this topic's about HARRY POTTER and not AUSTRALIA. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/angry1.gif

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Uh, I have NO clue what'll happen in book 5 and I'm glad. I hate it when people are like "Ooh, I heard that this and that and so and so blah blah la dee frickin da." They have no clue so they should shut up.

Sorry, I'm in kind of a bad mood today, I think I need to quit one of my jobs before I go insane.

But anyway, I just don't have any clue what'll happen in Order of the Phoenix (that's the name of book 5, right?). But I wonder if Ron and Hermione'll hook up...


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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By Lucy:
Ooooooh Boris you couldn't be more wrong!
Bitter? Me???? NEVER!!!!

They are true KIWIS!!!!
"The Piano" Australian?? Ummmm yeah whatever! Since when exactly???

Along with Russ and Sam (and now The Piano) other things you have stolen off us include Phar Lap and one of my fav bands Shihad.
It must be the Aussies that are bitter and weird if they have to do that.
Sorry to be so far off the topic but well Boris this couldn't go undefended!!

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Haha, see how jealous the poor girl is of our accomplishments? Next she'll try and tell me that Pavlova is really a New Zealand creation and not Aussie. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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[**DONOTDELETE**]

So yeah, Harry Potter is cool.


"Can I see Uranus, too?"- Ron Weasley

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[alliesun]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By 4thGenFan:
Order of the Phoenix (that's the name of book 5, right?)


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4gf: I couldn't agree with you more (when it comes to finding things out about books, etc. ahead of time). I'm so excited to read the next one - but couldn't tell you what I think will happen. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif However - Order of the Phoenix, huh? I don't know if that's the title - but if it is - it's a good one! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/thumbsup.gif
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I hope that things begin to run more smoothly in your life. What are the two jobs you work for? Perhaps you will have a few moments to relax, talk to your fiance http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/wink3.gif , listen to some Beatles, and breathe.

Again, I'm so glad to talk with anoter HP/Beatles fan!

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$9??? My word. Since our dollar is worth half as much as yours, that equates to $18 in Aussie terms! Man, our movies here are usually $7.50 or $8, which would be only about $3.50 for you - so the movies here are more than half as cheap to go see.

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$9??? My word. Since our dollar is worth half as much as yours, that equates to $18 in Aussie terms! Man, our movies here are usually $7.50 or $8, which would be only about $3.50 for you - so the movies here are more than half as cheap to go see.

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By Lucy:
I think you must be jealous that he is a Kiwi...I bet you want to steal him and make him Australian as you do with so many of our celebrities!
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I think you're just bitter about the fact that Russell Crowe & Samn Neil are both true Aussies, and that 'The Piano' is a successful Aussie film. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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[alliesun]

so shocked you had to say it twice, huh nwm? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/wink3.gif

yes, it is really expensive to see movies here. most of our movie theatres have also stopped giving student discounts - but - people still pay to see them (people addicted to movies like me http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/blush4.gif ) so they make their money off of it. ah, yes, one of the many pleasures of living in southern california... things are so inexpensive http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/rolleyes.gif.

http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/heart2.gif allie

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[Rellevart]

It's not just SoCal, allie! Movies are mostly $9 or $9.50 here in Chicago. That's why I hardly ever go.... http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/frown.gif

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[alliesun]

rell - yeah, i bet! nipper said that it costs $10 in ny to go catch a movie - wonder why we're the lucky ones... http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/rolleyes.gif http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By alliesun:
so shocked you had to say it twice, huh nwm? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/wink3.gif

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Yeah yeah hard hard to to believe believe http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/afraid1.gif http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/afraid1.gif

You're all welcome to fly down here and watch your movies. It works out cheaper for you anyway, cost of airfaire included. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/cool2.gif

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[alliesun]

Marissa - are you excited? Only - what - two more days (?) until this hits the local theaters!

Just wanted to check in with you. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

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[SF4-EVER]

Has anyone heard from Marissa and how her job hunt is going? I haven't seen her post lately.

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By SF4-EVER:
Has anyone heard from Marissa and how her job hunt is going? I haven't seen her post lately.

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By HMVNipper:
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they cost $10 apiece, and if we have to pay for a babysitter at $5 per hour, and if we also want to take advantage and go to dinner like grownups
a night at the movies ends up costing us as much as $50-$75!
[/B]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I know that feeling, Nipper. A night out costs a fortune for us because I'll be darned if I'm going to pay more money for the sitter than for the cost of the nights' amusement. Our main break is that we have several nieces in the neighborhood who babysit, so they'll watch our two kids for $5 an hour.



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[McCharlenstar]

Harry Potter looks interesting,but I have'nt read any books or gone to see the movie yet.

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By McCharlenstar:
Harry Potter looks interesting,but I have'nt read any books or gone to see the movie yet.

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Well, the movie comes out on Friday...but you MUST read the books, McCharlenstar!! OMG, you'll LOVE them! I'm as anxious as any kid for the next book, lemme tell you...and I keep saying that the books I've bought are for my son when he's old enough, but who am I kidding, anyway? Nope, they're MINE!!! And he can borrow them!! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/wink1.gif

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[beatlebangs1964]

I'm looking forward to the movie, myself. The 5th book installment is something that many folks are eager for -- just read recently that it's due in February sometime. The actors (their picture was in the Austin-American Statesman the other day) look the way I envisioned the characters.

I LOVE it when Harry "blows up" Dudley's aunt! Those Durselys are a bad lot and I love the way Harry rises above them, literally.

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BB1964

[FiendishThingie]

I must admit, I'm NOT much for reading, just for the heck of it. But, enough friends pushed me to read the HP series.

Needless to say, I couldn't put them down & thoroughly enjoyed them! I felt like a kid again, too!

I've had my cinema ticket since last week. Two more days! (Not that I'm counting, of course!) Woohoo!

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[alliesun]

Okay... Who went and saw this today? Thoughts? Likes? Dislikes?

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[**DONOTDELETE**]

OMG! I loved the Potter movie! I had to get my tickets 10 days in advance because they were basically sold out almost everywhere. The tickets were for the 10:20PM showing on opening night; we got to the theater an hour and a half early and STILL had to wait in a huge line. But it was worth it!

The Mirror of Erised scene was so powerful, I really had tears in my eyes. The look of desperation and longing in Harry's eyes when he sees his parents, whoa. That Daniel Radcliffe kid can ACT. He's a cutie, too! So were Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, who played Ron and Hermione's parts perfectly in my opinion.

Snape was great! I love Alan Rickman, ever since Robin Hood. I'm so excited to see him in the sequels. I also can't wait to see who's going to play Siruis Black and Remus Lupin (and it had BETTER not be Hugh Grant or I'll puke!).

I also loved the Quidditch scene, even though unfortunately, there was only one. It was great! Even though I've read the first book twice and knew what happened, I was still completely exhilarated.

I can't wait to see the movie again!


Yep, I'm still a complete nerd. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/dork2.gif

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[alliesun]

Marissa! It's so good to see you posting! How have you been?

Well, I've been waiting to hear what you thought about the film (since you were my first self-proclaimed Potter/Beatles fan friend here). I caught the 11:05 p.m. show on opening day - and LOVED it!

I thought the characters were cast so well! Rupert Grint - loved the kid! And yes, Alan Rickman (absolutely LOVE him!) as Snape was fabulous! I thought they remained really faithful to the book, and really captured the atmoshpere of Hogwarts, Quidditch, etc. I think my favorite "special effect" was the invisibility cloak.

Well, so glad you loved the movie too. It was definitely a thrill! (Oh - and we caught the full trailor for Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones as well - for any Star Wars fans out there http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif ) Icing on an incredibly spectacular cake.

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[HMVNipper]

Hi Marissa, good to see you! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/wave2.gif

Haven't seen the movie yet, hubby and I are going on Friday afternoon! Cannot WAIT!

I love Alan Rickman too, he's fabulous! I think he was just the most perfect casting choice for Professor Snape! (BTW, if you want to see him in a really cool role, he was in this indie movie several years back called "Truly, Madly, Deeply" that is a wonderful sleeper of a film -- he plays the ghost of a cellist who died and who helps his bereaved girlfriend move on with her life, and it's a great little film!)

PLEASE tell me they aren't gonna cast Hugh Grant as Lupin -- I'm with you, Marissa, I'll barf! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/barf4.gif Great bit of casting for Film #2, though, is Kenneth Branagh as Gilderoy Lockhart...my husband and I thought that was perfect, we'd even predicted it months ago!!

I'm jealous of the people who've seen the film already, but my turn's coming!!!

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[**DONOTDELETE**]

I'm excited for you to see it, Nippy! Snape was perfect, and so were the kids.

Allie, I'm doing well, thank. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif I seriously can't wait to go see Potter again! I'll probably wait awhile though, when the lines are a bit shorter.

Did you guys hear that it already broke a bunch of box office records? It made $93 million last weekend alone! It broke the record for making more money in one day than any other movie.

Such a great movie! I can't wait for the others!

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[McCharlenstar]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By McCharlenstar:
Harry Potter looks interesting,but I have'nt read any books or gone to see the movie yet.

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I got to see the movie today and I thought it was good. Maybe not quite worth the "HIPE",but very intertaining. Not like a good "Beatle" flick you know!!!



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[Beatleicious]

It sounds so good!

I want to see it, but my parents won't take me because they don't want to see it and my friends have already seen it. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/frown.gif

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[bearkat77]

http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/sleep2.gif and I are taking our daughters to see it tomorrow night. I'll give my review on it then.

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[McCharlenstar]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By McCharlenstar:
I got to see the movie today and I thought it was good. Maybe not quite worth the "HIPE",but very intertaining. Not like a good "Beatle" flick you know!!!

It seems a little long also. Everyone should check it out!!

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[HMVNipper]

Saw the film on Friday! It was very well done, I thought. LOVED Alan Rickman, he was perfect -- and the kids were wonderful!

One thing both my husband and I didn't like, though, was the John Williams musical score -- it was a bit heavy-handed and overdone in spots, and also borrowed a bit too much from the scores he's done for the Star Wars films. We both think that perhaps James Horner (the person who did the score for Titanic) would have been a better choice, he's not so heavy with the sweeping crescendos!!

But otherwise, a quite enjoyable film!

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"O superb! O Manhattan, my own, my peerless! O strongest you in the hour of danger, in crisis! O truer than steel!" -- Walt Whitman

[alliesun]

Nipper - I had some of the same thoughts (re: the music). Don't get me wrong - I'm definitely a John Williams fan - he's classic! But during the film I kept thinking of Danny Elfman's style (he did music for the Grinch, and Nightmare Before Christmas, etc.)... He may have been a good pick too.

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[beatlebangs1964]

I saw the film on Saturday (11/24/01) and was impressed that it stayed true to the books!

Good points, Susan. I admit I didn't care much for the musical score myself.

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[bearkat77]

Due to certain circumstances, we didn't get to see it today. We'll try again next weekend.

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[**DONOTDELETE**]

Trying to see Kat's reply...

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Trying to see Kat's reply...

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By McCharlenstar:
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Someone said that it has taken in $185,000.00
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[**DONOTDELETE**]

Er, I think it's a BIT more than 185 thousand.


And to you others- I LOVE JOHN CLEESE! I'm SO glad Hugh Grant isn't playing Lockhart, ugh! I think Branagh will be great.

I'm still ever-so worried about who will play Lupin, my lovely lovely Lupin...http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/inlove2.gif

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By McCharlenstar:
Someone said that it has taken in $185,000.00
so far. Not too bad. They are RICH already!!!

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Yes, in fact the last tally I read (and this is only through last weekend - ending sunday) they have grossed over $188 million!

Lupin is one of my favorites as well, Forty - who would you like to see in that role?



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[HeyBeatle]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By HMVNipper:
PLEASE tell me they aren't gonna cast Hugh Grant as Lupin <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

From what I had heard they were just thinking of using Hugh Grant as Gilderoy, which of course they aren't. Branagh as Gilderoy is fabulous in my opinion I love that guy he is such a great actor. I also love John Cleese as Nearly Headless Nick cause it supports my theory that any movie with John Cleese in it can't be that bad.

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By HeyBeatle:
...my theory that any movie with John Cleese in it can't be that bad.

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Is that Your Theory (ahem-ahem-ahem), Ms. Anne Elk? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif (As you can tell, I would also subscribe to that theory!)

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[Lucy in the diamond sky]

The movie here in Greece is coming out this Friday and I'm very anxious to see how it is going to be.One of my classmates is obsessed with Harry Potter and he can't stop talking about him.He has already booked his tickets for the movie!!!

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By 4thGenFan:
I love Snape!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Why why why why why? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

I just read "The Sorcerer's Stone" ("La Piedra Filosofal" in Spanish), and I totally enjoyed it. Finished in about two days... (hey, I've got some other things to do http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif), but the story was so well developed that I couldn't stop reading. My favorite character (absolutely) is Hermione... and Dumbledore too (sorry if those weren't well-written). And I'm going to see the movie one of these days, since it arrived here a couple of weeks ago. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif



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[Rellevart]

I have a question for any of you who have read the books....my little nephew is a very bright 5 1/2 year old. For Christmas he wants books that are "too hard for me to read so Daddy has to read them TO me". http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif So I'm looking for some longer books with chapters, but that still a 5 year old would appreciate. Do you think these books are too old for a kid that age? If so, do you have any suggestions that would be age-appropriate? Thanks!

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[HMVNipper]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By Rellevart:
I have a question for any of you who have read the books....my little nephew is a very bright 5 1/2 year old. For Christmas he wants books that are "too hard for me to read so Daddy has to read them TO me". http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif So I'm looking for some longer books with chapters, but that still a 5 year old would appreciate. Do you think these books are too old for a kid that age? If so, do you have any suggestions that would be age-appropriate? Thanks!

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If your nephew is very precocious and isn't scared by much, then the first book should be fine for him. They gradually get "darker" and scarier as they go on -- I wouldn't let a kid younger than 8 or 9 read the fourth book, and that's pushing it a bit. But...I would let my son read "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" at the age of five...in fact, I can't wait until he's old enough to understand it when we read it to him, I can't wait to introduce him to these fabulous books!

That's my take...

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[HMVNipper]

And while we are on the topic, here's a link for a LARGE number of editorial cartoons about Harry Potter...most of which are pretty amusing...
http://cagle.slate.msn.com/news/HarryPotterMovie/main.asp

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By darkhorse:

I just read "The Sorcerer's Stone" ("La Piedra Filosofal" in Spanish), and I totally enjoyed it. Finished in about two days... (hey, I've got some other things to do http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif), but the story was so well developed that I couldn't stop reading. My favorite character (absolutely) is Hermione... and Dumbledore too (sorry if those weren't well-written). And I'm going to see the movie one of these days, since it arrived here a couple of weeks ago. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

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I'm so proud of you, Darky! Yay! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/clap.gif The greatest thing about these books is that they get MORE EXCITING and MORE ADDICTING as you go. I absolutely cannot put the 4th one down, even though I've read it three times! You'll have to let me know what you think of each one, Darky doll! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif


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Nippy, thanks for that link, they were great! VERY sarcastic, which I of course loved. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/thumbsup.gif

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[Tim]

Yeah,but the BIG movie event is on the 19th...

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I'm guessing LOTR won't be as big as Potter.

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[HeyBeatle]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By 4thGenFan:
I'm guessing LOTR won't be as big as Potter.

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It might not be as big but I am sure as heck going to see it. Besides Harry Potter that's the one movie I've been looking forward to.

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[jami]

Yeah, same here. I haven't seen either one yet, but I'm looking forward to both http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

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[**DONOTDELETE**]

All I have to say is that I just finished book 4 (Goblet of Fire) for the third time and WHOA. It gets better every time I read it! I'm always enthralled by it like I'm right there IN the freakin' book. (yeah yeah, I know I have no life)

For those of you that have read Goblet, what do you think of it?

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[alliesun]

Forty - I guess I'm right beside you with "no life" http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif ... I've read all four books many times. I LOVE Goblet of Fire. It's definitely my favorite!

For the LOTR fans out there - I've read Tolkien's books over and over again as well. I am so excited about this one as well. It's coming!

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[MaccaTwst9]

is it just me or does "Harry" remind you of a very young John Lennon? lol

I just watched that movie for the 1st time last night and its fabulous, i'm gonna go with my mom, gonna read the books too, and then buy the movie!! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

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I'm gonna buy the movie too, for sure.

Has anyone ordered book 5, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix yet?? I haven't but I'm thinking about it.

And they've already started filming the Chamber of Secrets movie!

Yay! More Potter!! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gifhttp://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gifhttp://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

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[HMVNipper]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Tahoma, Arial, Sans-Serif">Quote:</font><HR>Originally Posted By MaccaTwst9:
is it just me or does "Harry" remind you of a very young John Lennon? lol


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Oh, so you noticed that too, eh? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/wink1.gif Yeah, I thought so, though Harry does pay a bit more attention in school than John did!!

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[beatlebangs1964]

Funny you should say that! I was going to say that Harry Potter and Ron Weasley have Beatle haircuts! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/thumbsup.gif

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BB1964

[beatlebangs1964]

Funny you should say that! I was going to say that Harry Potter and Ron Weasley have Beatle haircuts! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/thumbsup.gif

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[HeyBeatle]

That's one thing i noticed the first time I saw the pictures of the characters on a Vanity Fair cover months before the movie was released. I was like woo hoo beatle 'dos.

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Yeah, Daniel Radcliffe (the kid that plays Harry Potter) was on David Letterman and Dave was joking that Dan was one of the Beatles. Every now and then he'd say something like, "So how're George and Ringo?" or "So I hear you're from Liverpool."


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