[HPFGU-OTChatter] Putting off reading DH because I can't stand to have it all end

Janette jnferr at gmail.com
Sat Jul 21 21:02:43 UTC 2007


On 7/21/07, lydiaccc <demeter at jimmycat.com> wrote:

> I have the book in front of me, right here, and have not started it
> (OK, I read the first page, but that's it).  I am too afraid that my
> life will change once I read the final book, because I won't have
> another book to look forward to.  I'm too afraid that the miracles HP
> has brought into my life - knowing I'm a part of something, fanfic,
> slash, etc. - will go away after everyone reads this book.  I know
> rationally that HP fanfic will continue to be written for a long time,
> and the conventions will probably only grow.  Probably it's just
> superstition on my part - if I don't read the final book then somehow
> I'll stave off the dying-away of the fandom.  But here I sit, looking
> at it, not knowing when I'll open it up.  Does anyone else relate to this?


montims:
I have to say, I got myself all prepared before opening the book - drinks
and nibbles around me, nice and comfy on the sofa - then I read the
dedication, and waited a little bit more...

Now I have finished the book, I feel really weird.  It's as though I have
watched a phenomenal magical show, and then someone came along and explained
how all the tricks were done...  I can't explain it any differently - I'm a
little shell shocked right now - came up for a breather, then I'm going back
in to reread it...


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