Going Mainstream

[amberdulen]

The thing about the Harry Potter films is that they create a weird middle-ground, a No-Man's Land between fandom and ignorance. Today at lunch, one of my coworkers had recently seen the movie, but was only halfway through the second book (and that abandoned for a year). I had to explain why Sirius was accused, and threw in the point about the

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I knew it!

[bradmessner]

"I was here when it happened!"

So, let's recap. It was Ms. White in the living room with the turtle shell?

Hmmm, oddly interesting.

Re: I knew it!

[amberdulen]

Seeing as the door was bolted from the inside, I sort of suspect it wasn't murder. ^..

[foxyfennec]

You know, I often wonder what it would be like to see the Harry Potter movies without reading the books first... it sounds kinna weird, but I was wondering that while I was watching PoA. I knew what was happening next, and I wondered silently what it would feel like to see that wonder first hand. I mean, the Patronus part gave me chills.

Ooh. Someone died in your apt? COOL! I often wonder if someone died in my apt. I had wicked weird dreams when I first moved in, and I swore it had something to do with spirits infesting my room XD

[dawnba]

:D

My art has changed a lot over the years. I hope I can continue to improve.

[amberdulen]

I'm sure you will!! Anyway, right now your art is gorgeous.

[sheepdog]

How come you haven't had any fuzzy pets?

It's nice to have a good relationship with your neighbors. :-)

Sometimes it's not good to know about stuff. :-/
I hope this doesn't bother you. :-)

[amberdulen]

Allergies+parents+poop=no fuzzy pets.

Heck no, I think it's cool!!

[thistlemeg]

Heh. I love random encounters. And I know exactly what you mean about the half-fans...I'm never sure how far to go in HP conversations with them.