I found out a cool fact while re-reading the Chamber of Secrets and this is probably old news to most, but I didn't realize it. It's amazing how much thought and detail went into these books and how everything ties together later on.
In the Chamber of Secrets, Harry got called into Filch's office and Peeves dropped something large and it distracts Filch. As it turns out, Peeves dropped the Vanishing Cabinet, which we find out more about in the Half-Blood Prince. That is the reason why it is broken in the sixth book.
For other interesting readings on the coincidences in Harry Potter, go to this site:
http://www.mugglenet.com/books/oddities.shtml
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Friday, February 22, 2013
Crazy Fans
To my knowledge, there has never been a book/movie series that has stirred as many crazy fanatics as Harry Potter. Here are a few looney cases:
1. A fan offers to adopt Tom Felton, the actor who plays Draco Malfoy.
2. The Snowy Owl, which is the species of Harry's owl Hedwig, has become endangered because of fans wanting to have a real "Hedwig" in their home, and toys just won't do it for them.
3. There is now a type of music called Wizard Rock, and it is music that revolves around the world of Harry Potter. I am assuming it is much like the band who played at the Yule Ball in the fourth Harry Potter movie. Some of the names of these bands include: The Sirius Black Attack, The Butterbeer Experience, The Azkaban Work-Release Program, The Band Who Must Not Be Named, and many more.
4. A boy in France didn't want to wait for the translation of the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, so he translated the first three chapters word for word. Now this is illegal to do in France.
5. And of course, the tattoos:
I call myself a Harry Potter Fan, but I wouldn't go so far as to tattoo myself with something Harry Potter related.
1. A fan offers to adopt Tom Felton, the actor who plays Draco Malfoy.
2. The Snowy Owl, which is the species of Harry's owl Hedwig, has become endangered because of fans wanting to have a real "Hedwig" in their home, and toys just won't do it for them.
3. There is now a type of music called Wizard Rock, and it is music that revolves around the world of Harry Potter. I am assuming it is much like the band who played at the Yule Ball in the fourth Harry Potter movie. Some of the names of these bands include: The Sirius Black Attack, The Butterbeer Experience, The Azkaban Work-Release Program, The Band Who Must Not Be Named, and many more.
4. A boy in France didn't want to wait for the translation of the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, so he translated the first three chapters word for word. Now this is illegal to do in France.
5. And of course, the tattoos:
I call myself a Harry Potter Fan, but I wouldn't go so far as to tattoo myself with something Harry Potter related.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
My favorite characters
I'm not sure why y'all would really care about my favorite characters, but here they are anyway.
Note: These are in no particular order.
Severus Snape
He is seriously misunderstood, and when it comes down to it, Snape has a good heart.
Neville Longbottom
He started out as a sort of goofy kid who seemed as though he wasn't very skilled in wizardry, but gradually throughout the years, he became a hero.
Fred and George Weasley
What can I say about them! They are geniuses! I loved how even when all the shops were closing at Diagon Alley, Weasley's Wizard Wheezes still thrived. They offered hope and joy in a time of darkness.
Albus Dumbledore
Duh! He's everyone's favorite! He is the wisest person in the fictional world, and the things he says are quoted many times by me.
Hermione Granger
Harry and Ron would not be able to do hardly anything without Hermione. She makes their trio complete. Plus, I have been told I look slightly like her.
Dobby
Who doesn't love Dobby! When he died I was devestated. His loyality is unyielding.
Note: These are in no particular order.
Severus Snape
He is seriously misunderstood, and when it comes down to it, Snape has a good heart.
Neville Longbottom
He started out as a sort of goofy kid who seemed as though he wasn't very skilled in wizardry, but gradually throughout the years, he became a hero.
Fred and George Weasley
What can I say about them! They are geniuses! I loved how even when all the shops were closing at Diagon Alley, Weasley's Wizard Wheezes still thrived. They offered hope and joy in a time of darkness.
Albus Dumbledore
Duh! He's everyone's favorite! He is the wisest person in the fictional world, and the things he says are quoted many times by me.
Hermione Granger
Harry and Ron would not be able to do hardly anything without Hermione. She makes their trio complete. Plus, I have been told I look slightly like her.
Dobby
Who doesn't love Dobby! When he died I was devestated. His loyality is unyielding.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
8 Harry Potter Fun Facts
1. Ron Weasley’s character originally swore a lot, but Rowling’s publisher wouldn’t let her use that sort of language because it would’ve been inappropriate for young readers.
2. Rowling’s publisher suggested she use initials rather than her real name, “Joanne Rowling,” in order to appeal to male readers. She chose J.K., borrowing the “K” from her grandmother’s name, Kathleen. However, neither “Kathleen” nor “K” is part of her legal name.
3. Rupert Grint dressed up like his female drama teacher and rapped about Ron Weasley for his audition tape. His rap began, “Hello, my name is Rupert Grint, I hope you don’t think I stink.”
4. Contrary to popular belief, the ‘t’ at the end of Voldemort is silent. The name comes from the French words meaning “flight of death.”
5. J.K. Rowling is the first person to become a billionaire (U.S. dollars) by writing books.
6. During the filming of the kissing scene between the horcrux versions of Harry and Hermione in the final film, Rupert Grint was removed from the set for laughing too much.
7. M.O. McGonagall is listed on one of the Quidditch trophies in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Could Professor McGonagall have been a renowned Quidditch player back in the day? It would certainly explain her enthusiasm for the sport.
8. In order to become acquainted with the films’ three main stars, director Alfonso Cuaron had each of them write an essay about their characters. True to their characters, Emma Watson wrote a 16-page essay, Daniel Radcliffe wrote a simple, one-page paper, and Rupert Grint never even turned his in.
2. Rowling’s publisher suggested she use initials rather than her real name, “Joanne Rowling,” in order to appeal to male readers. She chose J.K., borrowing the “K” from her grandmother’s name, Kathleen. However, neither “Kathleen” nor “K” is part of her legal name.
3. Rupert Grint dressed up like his female drama teacher and rapped about Ron Weasley for his audition tape. His rap began, “Hello, my name is Rupert Grint, I hope you don’t think I stink.”
4. Contrary to popular belief, the ‘t’ at the end of Voldemort is silent. The name comes from the French words meaning “flight of death.”
5. J.K. Rowling is the first person to become a billionaire (U.S. dollars) by writing books.
6. During the filming of the kissing scene between the horcrux versions of Harry and Hermione in the final film, Rupert Grint was removed from the set for laughing too much.
7. M.O. McGonagall is listed on one of the Quidditch trophies in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Could Professor McGonagall have been a renowned Quidditch player back in the day? It would certainly explain her enthusiasm for the sport.
8. In order to become acquainted with the films’ three main stars, director Alfonso Cuaron had each of them write an essay about their characters. True to their characters, Emma Watson wrote a 16-page essay, Daniel Radcliffe wrote a simple, one-page paper, and Rupert Grint never even turned his in.
Friday, February 1, 2013
Memorable Quotes
Sometimes we must choose between what is right and what is easy.
For in dreams we enter a world that is entirely our own. Let them swim n the deepest oceans and or glide over the highest clouds
Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.
It is important to fight and fight again, and keep fighting, for only then can evil be kept at bay though never quite eradicated.
It is our choices, Harry that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities
We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.
Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry but why on earth should that mean that is not real?
It matters not what someone was born, but what they grow to be
-Albus Dumbledore
What's life without a little risk?
We've all got both light and dark inside of us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That's who we really are.
-Sirius Black
You sort of start thinking anything's possible if you've got enough nerve.
-Ginny Weasley
For in dreams we enter a world that is entirely our own. Let them swim n the deepest oceans and or glide over the highest clouds
Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.
It is important to fight and fight again, and keep fighting, for only then can evil be kept at bay though never quite eradicated.
It is our choices, Harry that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities
We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.
Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry but why on earth should that mean that is not real?
It matters not what someone was born, but what they grow to be
-Albus Dumbledore
What's life without a little risk?
We've all got both light and dark inside of us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That's who we really are.
-Sirius Black
You sort of start thinking anything's possible if you've got enough nerve.
-Ginny Weasley
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