Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (HPatDH) by JK Rowling

Aside from the fact that I was really busy at the library last week, I thought it might be a nice idea to wait a little while before posting my review of the final installment of the Harry Potter series. Since the book has been out for a week and a half, though, and I have been done with it for over a week, I figure it’s time to post the review.

Overall, I was very happy with HPatDH. I mean, I was sad that it was the final book, and I was devastated by some of the characters that died. But, for this book to be true to the story that was already started, I agree that it had to be this way. I do my best not to give away the ending of books, and this book is so near and dear to my heart that I definitely don’t want to ruin it for anyone else. So, let me just say this: Die-hard fans will either love the ending or hate it. I have heard nothing from the middle.

Happy Reading!

HARRY POTTER RELEASE DATE!!!

Harry Potter fans can actually see a light at the end of the tunnel! J.K. Rowling has finally announced a release date for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows!!! On July 21, 2007 (at midnight), bookstores will begin selling the long-awaited conclusion to the popular series. I don’t know about you, but I have already pre-ordered MY copy!

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling

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Last night, I went to see the latest movie in the Harry Potter series. I was very impressed, overall, with the special effects and acting. I was slightly disturbed, however, to see that they changed some of the plot in order to remove the house elves from the story. Somehow, they must have come to the conclusion that it would be easier to change some facts in order to shorten the film. While I understand that they did not want a five hour movie, I don’t like how Harry learned about gilliweed from Neville Longbottom. I also don’t like how removing the house elves meant that Hermione didn’t do anything with S.P.E.W. (Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare). Rita Skeeter, too, did not play nearly as large a role in the movie as in the book. The movie did not even reveal that she was an animagus, for goodness’ sake! I know that all of this probably makes me sound like I didn’t enjoy the movie, but I swear I did. I just have trouble sometimes, being a librarian, with movies that differ so greatly from the books on which they are based.

What did you think about the new movie?

Happy Reading!