Today is the OFFICIAL last day of the reunion. But Harry Potter fandom will never be over. Even for those who aren't active in the fandom, it'll live on in our memories and the friendships we've made ( Read more... )

With our final two movies, Deathly Hallows parts I & II, we wrap up our HP reunion film discussions. Thank you so much to everyone who participated in these posts--it's been a lot of fun seeing what you all loved and hated from the movies, and to relive some of the memorable scenes and moments with you all. You guys are awesome! So, without further ( Read more... )

The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.July 21, 2007 brought us the final, long-anticipated book in the Harry Potter series. It’s hard to imagine that was over seven years ago. Book Seven concluded the series with seven Harrys; the Tales of Beedle the Bard; a wedding; the fall of the Ministry of Magic and Hogwarts; a quest for horcruxes; ( Read more... )

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“Why are you worrying about YOU-KNOW-WHO, when you should be worrying about YOU-NO-POO? The constipation sensation that's gripping the nation!”Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was published in 2005. Clocking in at slightly shorter than its predecessor, the book nevertheless contained a wealth of new information for fans. Book Six included new ( Read more... )

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Hi! I'm DJ, and I'm happy to host the 'How Harry Potter Fandom Changed My Life': Discussion. I'm posting this at midnight and then I will be back in the morning after 11:11 to enjoy the discussion.

First, a poll!

Poll How HP Fandom Changed My LifeDid Harry Potter fandom change your life? Did the sheer size of it overwhelm you, enthrall you, spoil and ruin you for all other ( Read more... )

“It is time,” he said, “for me to tell you what I should have told you five years ago, Harry. Please sit down. I am going to tell you everything.”Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix was published in 2003. After cranking out a book a year for four years running, fans had to wait three long years for this one, and JKR delivered us a 766 (UK)/ ( Read more... )

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CONSTANT VIGILANCE!Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was published in 2000. At 636 (UK)/734 (US) pages, this book was by far the longest to date (although it didn’t stay that way for long!). In Book Four we were introduced to the Quidditch World Cup; to Durmstrang and Beauxbatons; to veela, merpeople, and Hungarian horntails; to the three tasks ( Read more... )