My take on Order of the Phoenix
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karohemdOrder of the Phoenix
Hm, not bad, not particularly exciting, either. PoA and GoF were better. It's the longest but also the most disjointed book and the last quarter seems rather rushed.
At least we know more about Harry's and Voldemort's history.
It's a bit like The Empire Strikes Back, things happen, stuff is explained but there is no definite end (V not defeated or even weakened, he just lost a couple of his followers), with the difference that Empire is the best SW film.
To stay with the Star Wars references, Dumbledore fighting V was a bit like Yoda fighting some Dark Lord (heh) of the Sith.
The language is quite elaborate with sometimes rather big words, which is strange considering the target group (or is the adult version different from the kids version, other than the cover?).
The wizarding world seems to become more of a satirical version of the real world, almost Pratchett-esque. Nice.
Cruelty, especially to animals. Poor frogs. And Vanishing kittens? Awwww.
Is it just me, or do Tonks and![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
zenmeisterin have quite a lot in common? I think Isi would love to be able to change her hair on a whim ;o)
Luna Lovegood
Please! This will only give the slashfic writers more fodder... Cool to see a weirdo/misfit, though, every school needs one.
Dolores Umbridge
Thoroughly unpleasant but stereotypical character.
Finally, the Ministry show their colours. What is Fudge up to? Is he in league with the Death Eaters? At least he accepts bribes from them.
Will Harry and Cho get together? Considering that James and Lily did, probably.
Interesting view of Snape's memories. Gooooth! ;o)
Why didn't Harry use Sirius' mirror when he tried to find out if he was alright? Instead he risks everything and breaks into Umbridge's office to use the fireplace. It just seems that JKR forgot about it and then remembered when he was packing for the summer holidays but was too lazy to rewrite a section of the book...
I was actually surprised that it was Sirius who died. With all the hype I thought it would be Ron, Hermione or Dumbledore. There's still a lot to learn about Harry's father (we know already that he isn't the shiniest example of wizardkind) and Sirius as his closest friend would have been the one to tell Harry/us about it. I guess there's still Lupin, who might also have a slightly more subjective view.
What exactly is behind that archway in the Dept. of Mysteries? The world of the dead (to use a generic term)?
Something you Potter-freaks need to explain to me:
In the Dept of Mysteries, Lestrange calls Harry a half-blood. Huh? Both James and Lily were at Hogwarts... Later, Dumbledore mentions it as well. Or does it simply mean that there were Muggles in his line somewhere?
What do the abbreviations on the prophecy stand for?
S.P.T to A.P.W.P.D
S P Trelawney to Aldus bladibla Dumbledore? (his full name is in the book but I can't be bothered to look it up). Dumbledore himself thought that Trelawney wasn't suitable as Divination teacher, why does he (and everybody else) believe that prophecy? Another bit in the book where the explanation was too rushed.
Neville using his dad's wand? Weren't wands sort of destined for a user so nobody could use somebody else's?
Just for once, let somebody else than Gryffindor win on House points and the Quidditch Cup...
The future? Two books to go.
Hopefully, we'll find out more about Harry's parents and the general back story
Does anyone else think that the wording of the prophecy could also mean that both will die? Actually, I'd like the idea of Harry having to sacrifice himself to finally destroy Voldemort to "save the world". It would mean no pressure on JKR to write sequels where no sequels were planned.
If not, what's Harry's future after Hogwarts? I can't see him doing a "normal" job, or even work for the ministry, my best bet would be Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher and who better to teach that than someone who's fought, survived being attacked several times and finally destroyed the most evil and powerful dark wizard in history? Plus, he's got teaching practice already.
Hm, not bad, not particularly exciting, either. PoA and GoF were better. It's the longest but also the most disjointed book and the last quarter seems rather rushed.
At least we know more about Harry's and Voldemort's history.
It's a bit like The Empire Strikes Back, things happen, stuff is explained but there is no definite end (V not defeated or even weakened, he just lost a couple of his followers), with the difference that Empire is the best SW film.
To stay with the Star Wars references, Dumbledore fighting V was a bit like Yoda fighting some Dark Lord (heh) of the Sith.
The language is quite elaborate with sometimes rather big words, which is strange considering the target group (or is the adult version different from the kids version, other than the cover?).
The wizarding world seems to become more of a satirical version of the real world, almost Pratchett-esque. Nice.
Cruelty, especially to animals. Poor frogs. And Vanishing kittens? Awwww.
Is it just me, or do Tonks and
zenmeisterin have quite a lot in common? I think Isi would love to be able to change her hair on a whim ;o)Luna Lovegood
Please! This will only give the slashfic writers more fodder... Cool to see a weirdo/misfit, though, every school needs one.
Dolores Umbridge
Thoroughly unpleasant but stereotypical character.
Finally, the Ministry show their colours. What is Fudge up to? Is he in league with the Death Eaters? At least he accepts bribes from them.
Will Harry and Cho get together? Considering that James and Lily did, probably.
Interesting view of Snape's memories. Gooooth! ;o)
Why didn't Harry use Sirius' mirror when he tried to find out if he was alright? Instead he risks everything and breaks into Umbridge's office to use the fireplace. It just seems that JKR forgot about it and then remembered when he was packing for the summer holidays but was too lazy to rewrite a section of the book...
I was actually surprised that it was Sirius who died. With all the hype I thought it would be Ron, Hermione or Dumbledore. There's still a lot to learn about Harry's father (we know already that he isn't the shiniest example of wizardkind) and Sirius as his closest friend would have been the one to tell Harry/us about it. I guess there's still Lupin, who might also have a slightly more subjective view.
What exactly is behind that archway in the Dept. of Mysteries? The world of the dead (to use a generic term)?
Something you Potter-freaks need to explain to me:
In the Dept of Mysteries, Lestrange calls Harry a half-blood. Huh? Both James and Lily were at Hogwarts... Later, Dumbledore mentions it as well. Or does it simply mean that there were Muggles in his line somewhere?
What do the abbreviations on the prophecy stand for?
S.P.T to A.P.W.P.D
S P Trelawney to Aldus bladibla Dumbledore? (his full name is in the book but I can't be bothered to look it up). Dumbledore himself thought that Trelawney wasn't suitable as Divination teacher, why does he (and everybody else) believe that prophecy? Another bit in the book where the explanation was too rushed.
Neville using his dad's wand? Weren't wands sort of destined for a user so nobody could use somebody else's?
Just for once, let somebody else than Gryffindor win on House points and the Quidditch Cup...
The future? Two books to go.
Hopefully, we'll find out more about Harry's parents and the general back story
Does anyone else think that the wording of the prophecy could also mean that both will die? Actually, I'd like the idea of Harry having to sacrifice himself to finally destroy Voldemort to "save the world". It would mean no pressure on JKR to write sequels where no sequels were planned.
If not, what's Harry's future after Hogwarts? I can't see him doing a "normal" job, or even work for the ministry, my best bet would be Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher and who better to teach that than someone who's fought, survived being attacked several times and finally destroyed the most evil and powerful dark wizard in history? Plus, he's got teaching practice already.
