[HPFGU-OTChatter] The proximity of the Potterverse (was: Re: Christians and LOTR)

[Kathryn Cawte]

Anne U
That, IMO, is one of the most brilliant things about the Potterverse -
the way JKR has created this parallel universe that pretty much fits 
inbetween the electrons of the regular, "Muggle" universe (number 
twelve Grimmauld Place, anyone?). I especially love that we *can* try 
to locate Hogwarts, that we know where King's Cross Station is, and 
all those other details that bind the Wizard World to our own. Now 
that I'm used to the Potterverse, I find myself feeling impatient 
toward novels that create self-contained worlds, because I have to 
take time out from reading them to consult "the map" frequently. I 
realize that's probably a failing of my own imagination, but I don't 
care, because I think the Potterverse is, overall, brilliantly 
conceived. I actually worry more about ADULTS who can't tell fiction 
from fact... 

Me -

Oh I agree. I find it intriguing that she can take the normal everyday world
and put such a magical spin on it.

Talking of worlds that are a twist on our own - have you read Neverwhere by
Neil Gaimen? Because I found that not only is it a fantastic book but if you
view your daily journey on the Tube through Gaimen's eyes it becomes a lot
more fun :)

K