Harry Potter

[syntheticjesso]

I'm listening to the Harry Potter books (narrated by Stephen Fry, who does an excellent job) as my way of rereading the entire series, which I've been meaning to do for about 2 years now. As I listen, I'm noticing new things and remembering things I'd forgotten

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[maniacx]

I'm surprised that you dislike book four. I loved Goblet of Fire myself, and haaated Order of the Phoenix. Regardless, I totally agree with the rest of your points. I wish the "ten years later" section had included a part where Harry is forced by his children into therapy on a talk show set around parents who give their children horrible names. Albus Severus. My dear lord.

[schwimmerin]

I actually think GoF is my favorite! But that's probably because I love all the awkward drama around the Yule Ball (I am such a sap, it's ridiculous).

Is the Stephen Fry narration the British version? My mom has the Jim Dale recordings, which are also really good.

I had completely blanked out those ridiculous names. And somehow Ron and Hermione doesn't bother me that much, but it's not really something that makes sense either.

I should go back and reread! I've reread everything except book 7 but not all in order.

(I think I would also be a Ravenclaw, btw.)

[mary_lennox]

Haha, I love Ron and Hermione - I saw it coming realllly early on and I was really happy by it - I could never wrap my mind around Harry and Hermione, because...it's just weird to me! :P