From seeker at texasquidditch.yahoo.invalid  Thu Jan 22 05:52:48 2004
From: seeker at texasquidditch.yahoo.invalid (texasquidditch)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 05:52:48 -0000
Subject: Texas Quidditch site update
Message-ID: <bunofg+h5sf@...>

"The Accidental Portkey" reveals existence of Wizarding Sciences 
Institute in Texas. Visit www.texasquidditch.com for astounding new 
photos.

"Seeker"




From cmbrichards at cmbrichards.yahoo.invalid  Fri Jan 23 13:43:05 2004
From: cmbrichards at cmbrichards.yahoo.invalid (cmbrichards)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 13:43:05 -0000
Subject: Ideas For an Upcoming POA Release Party
Message-ID: <bur8d9+l35o@...>

Hope this finds everyone doing well, we seem to be a rather quite 
bunch so I never know.Love what you are doing with the Texas 
Quidditch Site by the way!!!Always have a blast reading your new 
adventures. We have been trying to plan a POA release party, and the 
thought occured to me that maybe we would all like to do this. I know 
it seems kinda "Trekkie-ish" to do this, but hey you only live once, 
and why not live it to the fullest! I am not to sure where everyone 
else lives, but I live in Huntsville, TX just north of Houston. What 
we are proposing? A night out at the movies for the family (in 
wizarding duds no less),dinner, and possibly a get togather to 
discuss live one-on-one the book series and the movies thus far. If 
you are interested, post back and lets get this thing rolling, and if 
we have no takers, then I will get it rolling in my local area. Just 
thought it might be fun to have everyone get togather for a night and 
do a little brainstorming!! Hope to hear from ya'll soon. God Bless.
Christal

Never Stop Asking Why





From BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid  Sat Jan 24 09:01:06 2004
From: BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid (BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid)
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2004 04:01:06 EST
Subject: [HPFGU-Texas] Digest Number 79
Message-ID: <83.3be3df2.2d438e52@...>

In a message dated 1/24/04 2:59:40 AM Central Standard Time, 
HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com writes:

> We have been trying to plan a POA release party, and the 
> thought occured to me that maybe we would all like to do this.

We're in Southwest Houston.  We may be moving just outside of town in the 
next few months though.  But will still be in the general area.  I'd love to go 
to a premiere party.  Just tell me when and where!

Tracy


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From jshriddle at jshriddle.yahoo.invalid  Thu Jan 29 17:08:16 2004
From: jshriddle at jshriddle.yahoo.invalid (Josh Riddle)
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 17:08:16 -0000
Subject: New to Group in Houston
Message-ID: <bvbem0+in46@...>

Hi everyone, a friend from the HP4GU CA chapter told me about the TX 
group.  I live/work half of the time down in Houston.  Most of my HP 
friends are on the coasts, so it'd be nice to meet some friends here 
in the state.  Look forward to chatting with everyone!

-Josh





From chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid  Mon Feb  9 12:51:49 2004
From: chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid (alora)
Date: Mon, 09 Feb 2004 12:51:49 -0000
Subject: Texas Quidditch site update
In-Reply-To: <bunofg+h5sf@...>
Message-ID: <c07vp5+ttjb@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "texasquidditch" <seeker at t...> 
wrote:
> "The Accidental Portkey" reveals existence of Wizarding Sciences 
> Institute in Texas. Visit www.texasquidditch.com for astounding 
new 
> photos.
> 
> "Seeker"

I just wanted you to know I love your site!  I stop by there all the 
time..... :D

Alora




From cmbrichards at cmbrichards.yahoo.invalid  Sat Mar 20 00:50:40 2004
From: cmbrichards at cmbrichards.yahoo.invalid (cmbrichards)
Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2004 00:50:40 -0000
Subject: Harry Potter and the POA movie
Message-ID: <c3g4h0+tq5p@...>

  Earlier in the list, I expressed wanting to get togather with 
everyone to view the upcoming POA.
I have not really heard from anyone on this group with any plan ideas 
as of yet, so I am going to go ahead and share with you the plans I 
have made for myself and some friends.
     We are going to do dinner and a movie, and all of you are 
welcome to come along.We decided to stay here in town for some very 
basic reasons.
1.)We live in a smaller town<population under 40,000>which will make 
anything we do less likely to become a major event that would offend 
someone else.

2.)Our local movie theater is really rather cheap
5.oo for adults/3.oo for children
large popcorn 4.00<maybe cheaper>
large drink 3.00<maybe cheaper>
popcorn and drink refills are 1.00

3.)A smaller area is more accomadating and less crowded for all of 
us.Will make things more personal
and both adults and kids will be able to enjoy themselves more 
without all of the hassles that bigger cities bring.

Ok, bearing that in mind,this is the WWW's of it all.

Who:Anyone who would like to watch the movie and discuss the movies 
and books/costuming/plot ideas.
Anyone else you would like to bring.Adults and children alike.We are 
going in costume, and think it would be fun if everyone attended in 
costume,but it is not a requirement.

When:June 4th,2004.Opening Day of the Harry Potter and the Prisioner 
of Azkaban movie.

Where:Huntsville,Texas North of Houston,TX off interstate 45.

MapQuest: Maps: map-link to mapquest showing location of the movie 
theater.

Local area motels for those who would like to stay the night:
  La Quinta Inn Huntsville

choicehotels.com/hotel/TX261-Economy

choicehotels.com/hotel/TX722-Comfort

Huntsville Texas Motel 6 - Huntsville Hotel - Huntsville Texas Hotel-
motel 6

Property Information-Days Inn



The area itsel has some local things of interest, but not a whole lot.

Sam Houston's Grave<Oakwood Cemetary>

Home of TDCJ<Texas Correctional>

Texas Prison Museum

Sam Houston State University

Blue Lagoon-primarily for divers, sparkling artesian springs located 
just north of Huntsville

Sam Houstom Memorial Museum Complex-Sam Houston's statue and visitor 
center.

Close to lake Livingston with fishing and swimming.

Nice little antique store located in the little antique downtown area.


Ok, hope to see you all there, and if you plan to attend please post 
to the group and let me know.
As we get closer to the date of the movie, I will let everyone know 
the showtimes for the movie, and we can all pick one to go to.
I will also be posting the local area restraunts, and dependening on 
how many are coming, the price ranges everyone wants to deal with, 
and the time of the showing and dinner, we can all get togather and 
pick the restraunt we want to eat at after the movie.


Everyone have an awesome weekend, and hope to see you guys in the 
chat this 
Sunday.

Main HPFGU-Chat- type in the chatroom "/join HP:1"-leave off the 
quotation marks.

So come on out of those hiding holes you are in, and come on over to 
the chatroom this Sunday!!!

Have a Potter Filled Weekend and God Bless.




From AmeriaSaillune39 at ameriahime.yahoo.invalid  Thu Apr 29 20:11:37 2004
From: AmeriaSaillune39 at ameriahime.yahoo.invalid (ameriahime)
Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2004 20:11:37 -0000
Subject: Hi!
Message-ID: <c6rnhp+sp35@...>

First post!

My goodness you people are quiet.  

All the recent posts seem to be about getting together in Houston.  
Fffft.  Why does Texas have to be so big?  ;_;  I'm currently living 
in Dallas.  ^^  Maybe I'll ask one of my friends when she comes down 
this summer if she wants to drive three hours to Huntsville.  I-45, I-
45, I-45...

Hm...staying in a hotel would cost more $ than I'm willing to spend, 
though...  (excuse my thought process)  ...How about driving down 
there, goofing off, and coming back in one night!  Oh good lord I 
would be dead - or psyched so it doesn't matter.  Could be fun, 
though.  I'm a college student - I'm supposed to do impractical 
things.  At least I would have someone along with me.  I don't have a 
costume, though...but I do have a long-sleeved shirt that says 
Ravenclaw on it.  ^^;  Would that do if I came?

*wanders off muttering to self*

-Amanda





From BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid  Fri May 14 08:32:58 2004
From: BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid (Tracy)
Date: Fri, 14 May 2004 08:32:58 -0000
Subject: POA movie plans?  Anybody made any?
Message-ID: <c8207q+gcis@...>

I'm in Southwest Houston, and closest to the First Colony AMC theater 
or the Lowe's theater in the Fountains shopping center on highway 59S 
between Airport and hwy 90.  

But, will drive to another part of town if need be.  

Anybody planning a group movie watch the night of the premiere?  

Tracy




From cmbrichards at cmbrichards.yahoo.invalid  Fri May 14 10:04:50 2004
From: cmbrichards at cmbrichards.yahoo.invalid (cmbrichards)
Date: Fri, 14 May 2004 10:04:50 -0000
Subject: Let's get it togather for POA
Message-ID: <c825k2+b863@...>

Ok, crunch time....People wanting to do a "group" get togather for 
POA better speak up now...we only have 20 days left to finalize some 
plans....I know we are scattered all over the state, money is tight, 
jobs are top priority, etc. but with 21 days left to save money and 
ask for a day or two off in a row, I think we can pull this off in a 
centralized place. The only reason I suggested Huntsville was because 
it is between Houston and Dallas, has a cheap theater, and is a 
college town so if we act up it won't be so much of a shock to folks.
  I don't really care too much where we do this, but I want to do 
it.lol We are all apart of HPFGU, we read the posts, we theorize 
about the books and I figured it would be a blast for all of us to 
get togather in one place and see the movie togather<in costume or 
out> and then go to dinner at a cheap buffet type place <or even 
Burker King/Mc Donald's for that matter..they have playgrounds for 
the kids and game systems to entertain them> and sit down and discuss 
the books without aggrivating our carpel tunnel.If you want to do 
this then post back on here where you live and we will see if there 
is a " middle" ground we can meet at, or if we should break of into 
smaller groups in various cities. For those who do the chats and know 
each other online pretty well, some could carpool togather to save on 
gas costs<we need to invade OPEC.lol> and swap off some of the 
driving. I do know that the "Witching Hour" is sponsoring line 
parties for various cities, and they have a "Houston" coordinater, 
but I haven't heard from her as of yet to any finalized plans she has 
either....So if we make them before she does, I will let her know 
what we are planning and see if she wants to swing it that way...Ok, 
long winded posts, but speak up peoples so we know what to do.

By the way, if any are interested, I am still going to go ahead and 
plan a "Yule Ball" for us to attend in costume for the "GOF" movie 
release. Lot's of folks want me to tie this on as a small get 
togather for those who want to do it at the  "Witching Hour", but I 
want to do it here in Texas, because we have as of yet to get a 
convention of our own 8(  <Gonna work on that one too, TX is in the 
middle of the US, would like to see one here.>
If you want to talk in chat...the main group "HPFGU" does a Sunday 
yahoo chat, and you can catch up with me there. Ok, have a wonderful 
weekend all!!!




From agrippa at agrippa_ferret.yahoo.invalid  Wed May 19 23:38:39 2004
From: agrippa at agrippa_ferret.yahoo.invalid (agrippa_ferret)
Date: Wed, 19 May 2004 23:38:39 -0000
Subject: Austin or thereabouts?
Message-ID: <c8gr5v+6rr5@...>

Hi. My name's Clint, but in the fandom I'm Agrippa. I'm wondering if
anyone is doing anything near Austin for the POA premiere?

agrippa
www.projectferret.org Admin





From pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid  Fri May 21 14:46:07 2004
From: pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid (Severus)
Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 14:46:07 -0000
Subject: Hi!
In-Reply-To: <c6rnhp+sp35@...>
Message-ID: <c8l4nf+5ebu@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "ameriahime" 
<AmeriaSaillune39 at a...> wrote:
> First post!
> 
> My goodness you people are quiet.  
> 
> All the recent posts seem to be about getting together in Houston.  
> Fffft.  Why does Texas have to be so big?  ;_;  I'm currently 
living 
> in Dallas.  ^^  Maybe I'll ask one of my friends when she comes 
down 
> this summer if she wants to drive three hours to Huntsville.  I-45, 
I-
> 45, I-45...
> 
> Hm...staying in a hotel would cost more $ than I'm willing to 
spend, 
> though...  (excuse my thought process)  ...How about driving down 
> there, goofing off, and coming back in one night!  Oh good lord I 
> would be dead - or psyched so it doesn't matter.  Could be fun, 
> though.  I'm a college student - I'm supposed to do impractical 
> things.  At least I would have someone along with me.  I don't have 
a 
> costume, though...but I do have a long-sleeved shirt that says 
> Ravenclaw on it.  ^^;  Would that do if I came?
> 
> *wanders off muttering to self*
> 
> -Amanda


YEAH, Dallas!!!  Woot! 
 
*in best Donkey voice from Shrek*
Oh, Oh, Pick me, Pick me...
 
*rereads post, hangs head in shame of 'woot'*

Patrick





From AmeriaSaillune39 at ameriahime.yahoo.invalid  Sat May 22 02:28:39 2004
From: AmeriaSaillune39 at ameriahime.yahoo.invalid (AmeriaSaillune39 at ameriahime.yahoo.invalid)
Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 22:28:39 EDT
Subject: [HPFGU-Texas] Re: Hi!
Message-ID: <be.d4aee33.2de014d7@...>

In a message dated 5/21/2004 11:16:48 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
pbyrd at ... writes:

> YEAH, Dallas!!!  Woot! 
> 
> *in best Donkey voice from Shrek*
> Oh, Oh, Pick me, Pick me...
> 
> *rereads post, hangs head in shame of 'woot'*
> 
> Patrick
> 

Well, I'm going to be staying in Dallas.  Dealing with Akon and such on top 
of driving to the center of Texas would make everything a pain and a half.  So, 
if any of the rest of us from Dallas can throw things together in time... 

-Amanda


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From pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid  Mon May 24 16:32:30 2004
From: pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid (Severus)
Date: Mon, 24 May 2004 16:32:30 -0000
Subject: Hi!
In-Reply-To: <be.d4aee33.2de014d7@...>
Message-ID: <c8t82u+bjmt@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, AmeriaSaillune39 at a... wrote:
> In a message dated 5/21/2004 11:16:48 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
> pbyrd at m... writes:
> 
> > YEAH, Dallas!!!  Woot! 
> > 
> > *in best Donkey voice from Shrek*
> > Oh, Oh, Pick me, Pick me...
> > 
> > *rereads post, hangs head in shame of 'woot'*
> > 
> > Patrick
> > 
> 
> Well, I'm going to be staying in Dallas.  Dealing with Akon and 
such on top 
> of driving to the center of Texas would make everything a pain and 
a half.  So, 
> if any of the rest of us from Dallas can throw things together in 
time... 
> 
> -Amanda



Dallas, June 5th.  Lowe's Cityplace (near Downtown, new and nice).  
Closest show to 5pm.  Any takers?

*hears crickets, and sees tumbleweed blowing*

-Patrick-




From skater314159 at skater314159.yahoo.invalid  Mon May 24 22:31:07 2004
From: skater314159 at skater314159.yahoo.invalid (Megan Weasle)
Date: Mon, 24 May 2004 15:31:07 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [HPFGU-Texas] Re: Hi!
In-Reply-To: <c8t82u+bjmt@...>
Message-ID: <20040524223107.94373.qmail@...>

For those in the Clear Lake, Galveston, Brazosport, etc area:
 
Cinemark 18
20915 Gulf Frwy.
Webster TX, 77598
10.30 am Friday June 4th.
 
Any takers? I've got my tickets for that showing.... 

Severus <pbyrd at ...> wrote:
--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, AmeriaSaillune39 at a... wrote:
> In a message dated 5/21/2004 11:16:48 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
> pbyrd at m... writes:
> 
> > YEAH, Dallas!!!  Woot! 
> > 
> > *in best Donkey voice from Shrek*
> > Oh, Oh, Pick me, Pick me...
> > 
> > *rereads post, hangs head in shame of 'woot'*
> > 
> > Patrick
> > 
> 
> Well, I'm going to be staying in Dallas.  Dealing with Akon and 
such on top 
> of driving to the center of Texas would make everything a pain and 
a half.  So, 
> if any of the rest of us from Dallas can throw things together in 
time... 
> 
> -Amanda



Dallas, June 5th.  Lowe's Cityplace (near Downtown, new and nice).  
Closest show to 5pm.  Any takers?

*hears crickets, and sees tumbleweed blowing*

-Patrick-


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From BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid  Tue May 25 06:05:12 2004
From: BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid (BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid)
Date: Tue, 25 May 2004 02:05:12 EDT
Subject: POA "midnight" premiere, anybody going?
Message-ID: <c1.4111f8a7.2de43c18@...>

We may be going to see POA at the 12:01 showing early Friday morning on the 
4th.  There are two AMC theaters in the Houston area that I know of which are 
having midnight premieres.  The one near Willowbrook at 1960 and 249, and the 
Gulf Point (?) one on 45 South at Beltway 8.  There may be more, but so far, 
these are the only ones I know of.  I mentioned these two because we will be on 
one or the other side of town Thursday night and might as well stay out late 
to catch the movie.

Anybody else going to a midnight premiere?  If we wind up going to the one 
South of Houston, we're going to meet at least one more friend at the Bennigan's 
next to the theater for a late supper before heading on to get our seats.  
We'll decide for certain by the end of the week when we find out if our friend 
can make it or not.

Tracy


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From seeker at texasquidditch.yahoo.invalid  Thu Jun  3 03:25:06 2004
From: seeker at texasquidditch.yahoo.invalid (texasquidditch)
Date: Thu, 03 Jun 2004 03:25:06 -0000
Subject: Texas Quidditch update
Message-ID: <c9m5mi+e2n2@...>

While you are waiting patiently for the new film, please visit
www.texasquidditch.com for the latest update on magical locations in
Texas. My latest discovery is of a wizarding marketplace similar to
Diagon Alley, beneath the very streets of a major metropolitan city.

Visit often, and you may be the fortunate Seeker 10K, who will win a
coveted Texas Quidditch logo shirt.

Constant Vigilance!
Seeker






From paul-groups at smitster1.yahoo.invalid  Thu Jun  3 03:42:26 2004
From: paul-groups at smitster1.yahoo.invalid (smitster1)
Date: Thu, 03 Jun 2004 03:42:26 -0000
Subject: Perhaps the next go 'round
Message-ID: <c9m6n2+ed7e@...>

The site mentioned in this article may help to organize future hook 
ups: www.witchinghour.com

I feel kinda silly since I know the person who started the site but 
had no idea this is what it was.  The site is down at the moment, 
though.

Paul (in Dallas)


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From pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid  Fri Jun  4 19:59:01 2004
From: pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid (Severus)
Date: Fri, 04 Jun 2004 19:59:01 -0000
Subject: Is there anybody out there?
Message-ID: <c9qka5+6s5v@...>

Hi one and Hi all.
*hears crickets and sees tumbleweed again*

With almost 50 members, this site is EXTREMELY quiet.  Where is the 
chatter.  I've seen some of you at The Leaky Cauldron website, 
*looks at Sirius Kase* 
and others on other sites.  You chat there, why not here.  Come on 
Texas Potter fans let's hear you.

Me, I'm a UT grad living in Dallas and about to start law  school.  I 
haven't seen the PoA movie yet, but will rectify that blemish within 
48 hours.

Liked Books: PoA, then GoF, the, OoTF, then SS/PS, lastly CoS.

Got into Harry Potter late, but have made up for it since.

If not here, you can probably find me at:
www.the-leaky-cauldron.org

I'm always Marauding with other Potter-fans there.  Come on speak 
up guys we can't hear you.


Talk soon hopefully,
Patrick




From pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid  Fri Jun  4 20:04:11 2004
From: pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid (Severus)
Date: Fri, 04 Jun 2004 20:04:11 -0000
Subject: Is there anybody out there?
In-Reply-To: <c9qka5+6s5v@...>
Message-ID: <c9qkjr+bi1p@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "Severus" <pbyrd at m...> wrote:
> Hi one and Hi all.
> *hears crickets and sees tumbleweed again*
> 
> With almost 50 members, this site is EXTREMELY quiet.  Where is the 
> chatter.  I've seen some of you at The Leaky Cauldron website, 
> *looks at Sirius Kase* 
> and others on other sites.  You chat there, why not here.  Come on 
> Texas Potter fans let's hear you.
> 
> Me, I'm a UT grad living in Dallas and about to start law  school.  
I 
> haven't seen the PoA movie yet, but will rectify that blemish 
within 
> 48 hours.
> 
> Liked Books: PoA, then GoF, the, OoTF, then SS/PS, lastly CoS.
> 
> Got into Harry Potter late, but have made up for it since.
> 
> If not here, you can probably find me at:
> www.the-leaky-cauldron.org
> 
> I'm always Marauding with other Potter-fans there.  Come on speak 
> up guys we can't hear you.
> 
> 
> Talk soon hopefully,
> Patrick


In hopes of spurring conversation, I shall reply to my original 
message:

Hello Patrick, *waves* this is Patrick nice to meet you.  The Leaky 
Cauldron yeah that place is great, good news and comments.  Texas... 
ME TOO, Hook 'em Horns. 
*does bevo fingers*
Yeah this site is quiet unless people are trying, in vain usually, to 
arrange meet ups.  But I like chat, so HI.  

Are you crazy.
Books: GoF, PoA, CoS, PS/SS, OoTF.
It was just too long.
*dodges hex*

Well glad to meet you.  See you here very soon.

Bye,
Patrick2

See it's not that hard.  You give it a try.






From cmbrichards at cmbrichards.yahoo.invalid  Sat Jun  5 11:30:35 2004
From: cmbrichards at cmbrichards.yahoo.invalid (cmbrichards)
Date: Sat, 05 Jun 2004 11:30:35 -0000
Subject: Sounds Good to Me......So What do you think?
Message-ID: <c9sasr+r1u0@...>

Well hello there Patrick and Patrick. Nice to meet you both.
I agree about this list, I think I have been on it for over a year and
have seen about 35-40 posts on this list in that time, and yes they
have been mostly those of us who where posting in vain about line
parties, but rest assured my "Potterism" goes way deeper than just any
ole line party.

Would love to get some avid discussion going on in this list. It is
nice to be able to share with neighbors all the thoughts and opinions
bubbling around in my cauldron. 


Saw the movie last night of course<eg>, and I am gonna leave it at
that for now. Will give everyone a chance to see it before I start
discussing my thoughts on that....

It is odd, but typing this to this list for me kinda feels like I am
going to be talking to myself. Until recently, haven't heard too much
out of this Texas List. Shame really, cause the main list is chalk
full of some bloody brilliant ideas, alot of which come from people in
Texas.

So, where to start......Hmmmmmmm........

We seem to be drawing very near to J.K. rolling out the next book, as
her website would indicate. Anticipation is killing me.lol
Want to see if my idea of "something wicked" coming to Privet Drive
will be right on the money or not <testing my feeble sluething
abilities>. It is just a feeling really, but after J.K. said this was
gonna be Harry's shortest stay ever at Privet Drive, I thought OMG it
just might happen.

Well, any way. Pick a starting point, and let's get this list rolling.
Even if it winds up just being three or four of us, hey that's good too. 

Have fun at the movies, and then let's get back to doing what we all
love so much, picking J.K.'s brain!!!

Christal <I am the only one of me far as I know 8) >





From pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid  Sun Jun  6 00:38:37 2004
From: pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid (Severus)
Date: Sun, 06 Jun 2004 00:38:37 -0000
Subject: Sounds Good to Me......So What do you think?
In-Reply-To: <c9sasr+r1u0@...>
Message-ID: <c9tp2d+tjqf@...>

*waves very happily at Christal*
HI, miss Christal.  Please to meet you.


--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "cmbrichards" <cmbrichards at a...> 
wrote:
 It is
> nice to be able to share with neighbors all the thoughts and 
opinions
> bubbling around in my cauldron. 
-Ewwwww.  Gross.  You should see a doctor that! LOL.

> Saw the movie last night of course<eg>, and I am gonna leave it at
> that for now. Will give everyone a chance to see it before I start
> discussing my thoughts on that....
-Saw it today and loved it.  I too will wait 'til next week to post 
my thoughts.  I'll be sure to add "WARNING SPOILERS" or something to 
the subject line.  But boy do I have thoughts on it.
 
> It is odd, but typing this to this list for me kinda feels like I am
> going to be talking to myself. Until recently, haven't heard too 
much
> out of this Texas List. Shame really, cause the main list is chalk
> full of some bloody brilliant ideas, alot of which come from people 
in
> Texas.
-I'll have you know, I never talk to myself... Oh wait yes you do, 
all the time.  See your previous posts.  Oh, shut up you.  No, you 
shut up.  No you...

> So, where to start......Hmmmmmmm........
-The beginning seems the logical place.

> We seem to be drawing very near to J.K. rolling out the next book, 
as
> her website would indicate. Anticipation is killing me.lol
-VERY NEAR???  Do you know something I don't?  I unfortunately think 
it'll be next summer or so.  Which for me is not near, but very far.  
See, I'm impatient. *grins*

> Want to see if my idea of "something wicked" coming to Privet Drive
> will be right on the money or not <testing my feeble sluething
> abilities>. It is just a feeling really, but after J.K. said this 
was gonna be Harry's shortest stay ever at Privet Drive, I thought 
OMG it just might happen.
-Please elaborate on you theory, I'd love to hear it, pick it apart, 
then make fun of it... Totally JK!
 
> Well, any way. Pick a starting point, and let's get this list 
rolling.
-Started?  IT HAS BEGUN.  I personally would like to see this site be 
a mix of serious and joking chat.  But that's me, and I'll do my best 
to see it happen... *look the audience* even if you don't want me to. 
*blows rasberry*

> Even if it winds up just being three or four of us, hey that's good 
too. 
-I agree.  Like I said before, I've been know to talk to myself.  So, 
any others would be super!
 
> Have fun at the movies, and then let's get back to doing what we all
> love so much, picking J.K.'s brain!!!
-Better than picking her nose I suppose.  *shutters*

Talk SOON I hope,
Patrick von TalksAlot
 





From shkrmkr98 at shkrmkr98.yahoo.invalid  Sun Jun  6 07:58:04 2004
From: shkrmkr98 at shkrmkr98.yahoo.invalid (cristina)
Date: Sun, 06 Jun 2004 07:58:04 -0000
Subject: Is there anybody out there?
In-Reply-To: <c9qka5+6s5v@...>
Message-ID: <c9uiqc+pdoq@...>

hey patrick et al,

i agree that there aren't enough people who post to this board...even if i am 
one of them, hehe.

so my name's cristina and i too am a graduate of ut austin. i got a degree in 
french and lived in france on & off for the last 2yrs. i'm back for good (i think), 
and am so glad to have come back before the harry potter premiere. i was at 
a midnight showing on thurs night, one of 6 that were sold out at my local 
theatre in austin, where i'm currently living.

anyway, i go to leaky all the time. although i got into the potter series when 
GoF came out, the websites were still all babies. it's amazing to see how 
much leaky has grown!

my fave book is PoA so i was extremely excited about the movie and def 
pleased with it. i've only read OoTP once (last summer of course) so i gotta 
get started on that after i've reread GoF. i reread all the books when a new 
movie comes out just so i can sorta refresh my memory and stay up-to-date 
with all the new theories i see online. i'm also into fan fiction which i usually 
get from the sugar quill. it's been a while since i've been into the whole hp 
online scene, but i'm wanting to get back into it now that i'm not running 
around europe.

so i hope we can all get into some good chats. if anyone wants to chat on 
AOL IM, my nickname is cristiner.

ciao,
cristina :)





From pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid  Mon Jun  7 02:50:43 2004
From: pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid (Severus)
Date: Mon, 07 Jun 2004 02:50:43 -0000
Subject: Is there anybody out there?
In-Reply-To: <c9uiqc+pdoq@...>
Message-ID: <ca0l63+tiek@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "cristina" <shkrmkr98 at y...> wrote:
> hey patrick et al,
> 
> i agree that there aren't enough people who post to this 
board...even if i am 
> one of them, hehe.
> 
> so my name's cristina and i too am a graduate of ut austin. i got a 
degree in 
> french and lived in france on & off for the last 2yrs. i'm back for 
good (i think), 
> and am so glad to have come back before the harry potter premiere. 
i was at 
> a midnight showing on thurs night, one of 6 that were sold out at 
my local 
> theatre in austin, where i'm currently living.
> 
> anyway, i go to leaky all the time. although i got into the potter 
series when 
> GoF came out, the websites were still all babies. it's amazing to 
see how 
> much leaky has grown!
> 
> my fave book is PoA so i was extremely excited about the movie and 
def 
> pleased with it. i've only read OoTP once (last summer of course) 
so i gotta 
> get started on that after i've reread GoF. i reread all the books 
when a new 
> movie comes out just so i can sorta refresh my memory and stay up-
to-date 
> with all the new theories i see online. i'm also into fan fiction 
which i usually 
> get from the sugar quill. it's been a while since i've been into 
the whole hp 
> online scene, but i'm wanting to get back into it now that i'm not 
running 
> around europe.
> 
> so i hope we can all get into some good chats. if anyone wants to 
chat on 
> AOL IM, my nickname is cristiner.
> 
> ciao,
> cristina :)


HI CRISTINA!!!!!
*waves energenitically at Cristina*

We'd better be careful... there are three of us posting now.
*squees*

The Leaky huh?  Do you ever Maraud?  If you're not familiar with 
that, just go to the thread on the Leaky site that either has the 
most number of comments, or is growing the fastest.  A couple of us 
play around there, drinking butterbeers, and causing trouble.  Come 
on by.  Tell them Severus Snape sent you!
*come hither wave*

UT eh?  HOOK 'EM!  
*dodges hexes and stones from all other school grads*

French huh?  Planning to teach it? 

I'm entering law school in the fall...
*dodges hexes from lawyer haters... including his own family*
Boy, good thing I'm quick tonight... lots of hexes.


Well, this chatting is going better than I could have hoped.  
Hopefully we'll talk SOON.
*waves to Christal and Cristina*
-Patrick von TalksToSelf




From shkrmkr98 at shkrmkr98.yahoo.invalid  Mon Jun  7 05:03:30 2004
From: shkrmkr98 at shkrmkr98.yahoo.invalid (cristina)
Date: Mon, 07 Jun 2004 05:03:30 -0000
Subject: Is there anybody out there?
In-Reply-To: <ca0l63+tiek@...>
Message-ID: <ca0sv2+2n09@...>

hey patrick...i like yer enthusiasm, hehe.

about the whole marauding thing, are you saying y'all hang out in 
the comment windows and talk? i couldn't figure it out. i've seen 
people socializing in there before, but just wanted to clarify if
this 
is what yer talking about.

yes, hook 'em indeed. i'd like to go back there for the teacher 
certification program, but sometimes i feel like i'd rather find a 
teaching job and get certified while i'm working. i think it's great 
that yer gonna be a lawyer. what kind of law? or have you not 
decided yet? you know i was in dallas a couple of weeks ago. a 
friend and i hung out there for a day, but didn't know what all 
there was to do. then we went to 6 flags the next day.

anyway, christal, if yer reading this, go ahead and start 
discussing the movie. all potterphiles would have seen it by the 
end of the weekend, which is today. then we could see what 
happens from there. also, tell us more about you if you like.

ciao,
cristina :)




From pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid  Mon Jun  7 13:36:59 2004
From: pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid (Severus)
Date: Mon, 07 Jun 2004 13:36:59 -0000
Subject: Is there anybody out there?
In-Reply-To: <ca0sv2+2n09@...>
Message-ID: <ca1r1r+ob2c@...>

Hi again!!!
*waves at cristina (little 'c')*


"cristina" <shkrmkr98 at y...> wrote:
> hey patrick...i like yer enthusiasm, hehe.
-I love it too!!!  *jumps around enthusiastically, and dances a jig*


> about the whole marauding thing, are you saying y'all hang out in 
> the comment windows and talk? i couldn't figure it out. i've seen 
> people socializing in there before, but just wanted to clarify if
> this 
> is what yer talking about.
-Yes in the comments section of a particular news item.  For more 
info go to the comments section for the news post on the Leaky site 
dated 6/1/04 and called "G4TechTV and HP Tonight".  If by chance you 
get there and we've moved threads, just follow the 'sign' posted in 
that comments section.

 
> yes, hook 'em indeed. 
WATCH OUT!!!
*hides cristina from thrown hexes and rocks from Aggies/Red 
Raiders/Bears/Mustangs/etc./etc.*


> i'd like to go back there for the teacher 
> certification program, but sometimes i feel like i'd rather find a 
> teaching job and get certified while i'm working. 
-Sounds like a great plan to me.  Best of luck


> i think it's great 
> that yer gonna be a lawyer. what kind of law? or have you not 
> decided yet? 
-My dad and brother are oil rats, so I know quite a bit of the 
terminology, and also did internships at environmental engineering 
firms... so it's looking like Oil & Gas, Enviromental, or Trial Law.


> you know i was in dallas a couple of weeks ago. a 
> friend and i hung out there for a day, but didn't know what all 
> there was to do. then we went to 6 flags the next day.
-I did not know that. *snorts*  Yeah 6 flags is alright.  But Lower 
Greenville is more fun for me... good eats and good drinks.  Uptown 
is fun too, but a little pretentious...
*dodges rocks thrown by residents of Uptown*
HEY!  It IS.


> anyway, christal, if yer reading this, go ahead and start 
> discussing the movie. all potterphiles would have seen it by the 
> end of the weekend, which is today. then we could see what 
> happens from there. also, tell us more about you if you like.
-Chat it up.  I will wait 'til later this week though.  I'm very 
busy, and want to see it again to make sure I think what I think.
*scratches head*
I think.


All you other Texans, come on, let your voices ring out... or perhaps 
your keystrokes be visible.  


Glad to meet you Christal and cristina, can't wait to hear from y'all 
(go Texas Twang).  Hope more will join us soon.


Bye for now,
Patrick the Enthusiastic




From robgonz0 at robgonz0.yahoo.invalid  Mon Jun  7 22:49:04 2004
From: robgonz0 at robgonz0.yahoo.invalid (Robert Gonzalez)
Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 17:49:04 -0500
Subject: [HPFGU-Texas] Re: Is there anybody out there?
References: <ca0l63+tiek@...>
Message-ID: <00e101c44ce1$a29d8000$6402a8c0@greenman>

hey, I'm always up for some potter discussions.
Hi, I'm Rob. And yes, "Hook 'Em!"
I live in San Antonio though.

My thoughts on the movie.

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As just a movie goer. It was a pretty good movie. As a HP reader though it
was lacking. I would have liked to seen just a few more lines from Lupin
about his role in the map and Harry's parents lives. I wish they hadn't
reduced Crookshanks role. Pettigrew was nothing like I imagined. And while
it was nice that they showed Harry's Patronus as the Stag it is less
significant without the explanation that it was his dads animagus form. I
also had always imagined the stag running down the dementors not just
standing there. Wish the time turner had been explained better.
Basically just a bunch of little details were missing that I wish had been
included but other than that I thought it was one probably the best of the
three to date.





----- Original Message ----- 
From: Severus
To: HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2004 9:50 PM
Subject: [HPFGU-Texas] Re: Is there anybody out there?


--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "cristina" <shkrmkr98 at y...> wrote:
> hey patrick et al,
>
> i agree that there aren't enough people who post to this
board...even if i am
> one of them, hehe.
>
> so my name's cristina and i too am a graduate of ut austin. i got a
degree in
> french and lived in france on & off for the last 2yrs. i'm back for
good (i think),
> and am so glad to have come back before the harry potter premiere.
i was at
> a midnight showing on thurs night, one of 6 that were sold out at
my local
> theatre in austin, where i'm currently living.
>
> anyway, i go to leaky all the time. although i got into the potter
series when
> GoF came out, the websites were still all babies. it's amazing to
see how
> much leaky has grown!
>
> my fave book is PoA so i was extremely excited about the movie and
def
> pleased with it. i've only read OoTP once (last summer of course)
so i gotta
> get started on that after i've reread GoF. i reread all the books
when a new
> movie comes out just so i can sorta refresh my memory and stay up-
to-date
> with all the new theories i see online. i'm also into fan fiction
which i usually
> get from the sugar quill. it's been a while since i've been into
the whole hp
> online scene, but i'm wanting to get back into it now that i'm not
running
> around europe.
>
> so i hope we can all get into some good chats. if anyone wants to
chat on
> AOL IM, my nickname is cristiner.
>
> ciao,
> cristina :)


HI CRISTINA!!!!!
*waves energenitically at Cristina*

We'd better be careful... there are three of us posting now.
*squees*

The Leaky huh?  Do you ever Maraud?  If you're not familiar with
that, just go to the thread on the Leaky site that either has the
most number of comments, or is growing the fastest.  A couple of us
play around there, drinking butterbeers, and causing trouble.  Come
on by.  Tell them Severus Snape sent you!
*come hither wave*

UT eh?  HOOK 'EM!
*dodges hexes and stones from all other school grads*

French huh?  Planning to teach it?

I'm entering law school in the fall...
*dodges hexes from lawyer haters... including his own family*
Boy, good thing I'm quick tonight... lots of hexes.


Well, this chatting is going better than I could have hoped.
Hopefully we'll talk SOON.
*waves to Christal and Cristina*
-Patrick von TalksToSelf


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From pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid  Tue Jun  8 00:18:41 2004
From: pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid (Severus)
Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2004 00:18:41 -0000
Subject: Movie Reviews (Was Re: Is there anybody out there?)
In-Reply-To: <00e101c44ce1$a29d8000$6402a8c0@greenman>
Message-ID: <ca30l1+7ntc@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "Robert Gonzalez" <robgonz0 at y...> 
wrote:
> hey, I'm always up for some potter discussions.
> Hi, I'm Rob. And yes, "Hook 'Em!"
> I live in San Antonio though.
> 
> My thoughts on the movie.

> As just a movie goer. It was a pretty good movie. As a HP reader 
though it
> was lacking. I would have liked to seen just a few more lines from 
Lupin
> about his role in the map and Harry's parents lives. I wish they 
hadn't
> reduced Crookshanks role. Pettigrew was nothing like I imagined. 
And while
> it was nice that they showed Harry's Patronus as the Stag it is less
> significant without the explanation that it was his dads animagus 
form. I
> also had always imagined the stag running down the dementors not 
just
> standing there. Wish the time turner had been explained better.
> Basically just a bunch of little details were missing that I wish 
had been
> included but other than that I thought it was one probably the best 
of the
> three to date.
> 
>


Agreed, and they could have done with adding less material too.
Well, Rob say Hi a bit louder, we could barely hear you say something 
about the movie. I'm sure you said more than that.  Sorry I must have 
missed the rest of the message... *cleans ears* maybe that'll help.
 
Yes the detail you mentioned would have been good left in.  I'd like 
to add:

1) That movie was a good MOVIE.

2) That movie was very rushed. From the opening sequence with Aunt
Marje, to the ending, to the space in between. Very rushed.

3) They added CRAP. For example, the stone throwing while back in
time, the buckbeak saves Hr/H from Moony while back in time, the
unnecessary shots of the Whomping Willow, etc, etc, etc.

4)That crap would have been better served for showing book details
omitted. For example, the Fire Bolt confiscating, seeing Prongs when
conjured while back in time, reading the entire lists of insults the
Marauders Map to Snape.  Explaining the stag, and Moony's authorship.

5) The casting was EXCELLENT. I wanted more of Sirius and Lupin.
They rocked. Gambon also very good.

6) Draco, Goyle, Dumbledore, and Minerva extremely absent this film.

7) Book 4 will be terribly difficult to make into a single movie
smoothly.

8) Peter was too comically done for the drama during the Shreking
Shack. The S.S. was rushed and not scarey enough.

9) Lastly, the movie was good, but didn't hold a candle to the
greatness of the book.


What do you guys think?
*dodges all the stones thrown his way*
Patrick the Critic

ps We can talk about more than this... I like soccer.





From shkrmkr98 at shkrmkr98.yahoo.invalid  Tue Jun  8 08:04:39 2004
From: shkrmkr98 at shkrmkr98.yahoo.invalid (cristina)
Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2004 08:04:39 -0000
Subject: Movie Reviews (Was Re: Is there anybody out there?)
In-Reply-To: <ca30l1+7ntc@...>
Message-ID: <ca3run+p6oj@...>

hi all -

hey rob, i grew up in san antonio. i went to clark hs, class of 97, hehe.

so i agree that as a movie itself, it rocked. i also agree that the things they left 
out, although they may seem nitpicky, were essential to the flow of the hp 
series. how could they have left out something as important as the stag being 
james' animagus and lupin being one of the authors of the map? there were 
also not enough hints at the fact that the dog was sirius, and flat out saying 
he was after harry and seeing him in the crystal ball saying "harry potter" was 
sorta not right. i mean, he was only saying "he's at hogwarts" and they totally 
left out the fact that he went to ron's bed. i was also a bit disappointed at the 
firebolt ending rather than the "my godfather's a convicted murderer who 
broke out of wizard prison and likes to write to me" ending.

onto patrick's "they added crap" thing. well, yeah, they did add and change 
things that were a bit crappy, but a couple of things they added that i totally 
adored were: the r/h moments, which i love coz i'm an r/h shipper, and the 
guys in their dorm room eating those candies on their first night back at 
hogwarts. to me it was like, jk rowling wrote the heart-felt sentence "they 
reached their familiar, circular dormitory with its five four-poster beds and 
harry, looking around, felt he was home at last", and cuaron was able to bring 
it to the screen brilliantly. something else they changed (approaching 3 good 
things, hehe) that i enjoyed was trelawney's speech to hermione about her 
not having the eye and clinging desperately to her books etc. it was 
hilariously delivered and so much more hard-hitting than in the book. i feel 
like trelawney is probably like that, but i'm not sure if, the way she's written, 
really gives ppl the impression that she can be sarcastic rather than just flaky.

i dunno, i'll definitely see the movie a few more times before i buy the dvd. i 
wouldn't mind going to see it at the imax, but i'd have to go to san antonio for 
that since it's not showing at the imax here.

anyway, i think that's enough of an email for now. it's good to have off-topic 
chat as well so if anyone wants to get into it, it's cool. i'm afraid i'll have to 
reply to everything seperately tho, as to not confuse myself. it's fun to have a 
little group. wonder if it'll grow!

ciao,
cristina :)




From pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid  Tue Jun  8 14:04:43 2004
From: pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid (Severus)
Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2004 14:04:43 -0000
Subject: Off Topic (Was: Movie Reviews)
In-Reply-To: <ca3run+p6oj@...>
Message-ID: <ca4h1r+lrf1@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "cristina" <shkrmkr98 at y...> wrote:
> hi all -
> 
> hey rob, i grew up in san antonio. i went to clark hs, class of 97, 
hehe.
<snip>
> anyway, i think that's enough of an email for now. it's good to 
have off-topic 
> chat as well so if anyone wants to get into it, it's cool. i'm 
afraid i'll have to 
> reply to everything seperately tho, as to not confuse myself. it's 
fun to have a 
> little group. wonder if it'll grow!
> 
> ciao,
> cristina :)


Off Topic well then, perhaps by alter ego should say Hi.
-Patrick


I don't want to talk to these Muggle borns.  Ick... as if.  And I'll 
have you know it's not a CHEMISTRY SET!  Anyone seen Potty, Dog-
Breath, Loony, or Worm?  I'm sure there up to no good.  
*swigs on butterbeer*
Ba... humbug.
-Severus Snape 




From pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid  Tue Jun  8 14:07:21 2004
From: pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid (Severus)
Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2004 14:07:21 -0000
Subject: Movie Reviews (Was Re: Is there anybody out there?)
In-Reply-To: <ca3run+p6oj@...>
Message-ID: <ca4h6p+f59j@...>

Good lordy cristina!  You have late nights... or really earling 
mornings!  A 3am post well done...
*hops up and begins golf clapping*


Patrick the Impressed




From pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid  Tue Jun  8 14:10:24 2004
From: pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid (Severus)
Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2004 14:10:24 -0000
Subject: Other People
Message-ID: <ca4hcg+jbn5@...>

Oye!  Other Texans.  *looks at people reading this who've not posted 
yet*  Yes you.  Come on... speak up.  What say you about the movie, 
about the books, about theories, or about completely Off Topic 
malarky (sp?)?

Patrick 




From shkrmkr98 at shkrmkr98.yahoo.invalid  Wed Jun  9 03:05:06 2004
From: shkrmkr98 at shkrmkr98.yahoo.invalid (cristina)
Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2004 03:05:06 -0000
Subject: Movie Reviews (Was Re: Is there anybody out there?)
In-Reply-To: <ca4h6p+f59j@...>
Message-ID: <ca5up2+g2bv@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "Severus" <pbyrd at m...> wrote:
> Good lordy cristina!  You have late nights... or really earling 
> mornings!  A 3am post well done...
> *hops up and begins golf clapping*
> 
> 
> Patrick the Impressed

yes, i admit it...i am an unemployed
insomniac! well, that and i just like
to stay up at night.

hmm...this is still under the subject
of movie reviews. better throw some
more movie chat in:

actually i suggest y'all check out
the new entertainment weekly with
dan/hp on the cover. there's a good
article about how cuaron wanted to
change a lot, but couldn't, seeing as
the world was already established. it
also talks a bit about the trio
hitting puberty, and the angst that
comes with it. i'm not quite finished
with the article yet coz i spend a lot
of time taking care of my nephew, but
if anyone reads it and wants to
comment, great!

ciao,
cristina :)




From pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid  Wed Jun  9 03:36:02 2004
From: pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid (Severus)
Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2004 03:36:02 -0000
Subject: Movie Reviews (Was Re: Is there anybody out there?)
In-Reply-To: <ca5up2+g2bv@...>
Message-ID: <ca60j2+c870@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "cristina" <shkrmkr98 at y...> wrote:
> --- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "Severus" <pbyrd at m...> wrote:
> > Good lordy cristina!  You have late nights... or really earling 
> > mornings!  A 3am post well done...
> > *hops up and begins golf clapping*
> > 
> > 
> > Patrick the Impressed
> 
> yes, i admit it...i am an unemployed
> insomniac! well, that and i just like
> to stay up at night.
> 
> hmm...this is still under the subject
> of movie reviews. better throw some
> more movie chat in:
>


Well change the subject and keep on talking.
*smiles*

Patrick the Talkative




From BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid  Wed Jun  9 05:34:02 2004
From: BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid (BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid)
Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2004 01:34:02 EDT
Subject: [HPFGU-Texas] Digest Number 93
Message-ID: <85.deeb7a0.2df7fb4a@...>

We saw the movie Saturday with a friend who is also a major HP fan.

My husband and I both really liked the movie, our friend didn't like it at 
all.  

I had a few issues with things left out and things changed.  But overall, I 
really liked the "feel" of this movie better.  The look of it really impressed 
me.  The more realistic scenery and settings and less fantasy-inspired 
costuming really made the whole HP universe more plausible to me and not so much 
"make believe".  Also, the cinematography really drew me into the story.  I felt 
much more involved instead of just viewing it from a distance.  

I want to see it again before really making any in-depth comments about the 
characters and details.  But, I did like it a lot.

Tracy


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From pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid  Wed Jun  9 13:02:23 2004
From: pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid (Severus)
Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2004 13:02:23 -0000
Subject: Digest Number 93
In-Reply-To: <85.deeb7a0.2df7fb4a@...>
Message-ID: <ca71ov+5rvq@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, BornOfMoonAndSea at a... wrote:
> We saw the movie Saturday with a friend who is also a major HP fan.
> 
> My husband and I both really liked the movie, our friend didn't 
like it at 
> all.  
> 
> I had a few issues with things left out and things changed.  But 
overall, I 
> really liked the "feel" of this movie better.  The look of it 
really impressed 
> me.  The more realistic scenery and settings and less fantasy-
inspired 
> costuming really made the whole HP universe more plausible to me 
and not so much 
> "make believe".  Also, the cinematography really drew me into the 
story.  I felt 
> much more involved instead of just viewing it from a distance.  
> 
> I want to see it again before really making any in-depth comments 
about the 
> characters and details.  But, I did like it a lot.
> 
> Tracy



Well 'Hi' to you to Tracy.
*sulks*

Patrick LOL




From BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid  Thu Jun 10 14:15:24 2004
From: BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid (BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid)
Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2004 10:15:24 EDT
Subject: [HPFGU-Texas] Digest Number 94
Message-ID: <1ec.2296309c.2df9c6fc@...>

In a message dated 6/9/04 8:37:14 AM Central Daylight Time, 
HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com writes:

> Well 'Hi' to you to Tracy.
> *sulks*
> 
> Patrick LOL
> 
> 
> 



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From BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid  Thu Jun 10 14:16:54 2004
From: BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid (BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid)
Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2004 10:16:54 EDT
Subject: [HPFGU-Texas] Digest Number 94
Message-ID: <103.47e9d41d.2df9c756@...>

In a message dated 6/9/04 8:37:14 AM Central Daylight Time, 
HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com writes:

> Well 'Hi' to you to Tracy.
> *sulks*
> 
> Patrick LOL
> 

Hehehe, sorry, should have introduced myself.  I've been on the list for 
ages, just rarely post.

Tracy


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From pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid  Fri Jun 11 19:24:25 2004
From: pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid (Severus)
Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2004 19:24:25 -0000
Subject: SUCH POTENTIAL
Message-ID: <cad0t9+vgf0@...>

What happened???
We were doing so well.
*pouts*
Well I tried.


Patrick the Disheartened




From chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid  Fri Jun 11 21:39:29 2004
From: chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid (alora)
Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2004 21:39:29 -0000
Subject: Is there anybody out there?
In-Reply-To: <c9qka5+6s5v@...>
Message-ID: <cad8qh+f7gl@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "Severus" <pbyrd at m...> wrote:
> Hi one and Hi all.
> *hears crickets and sees tumbleweed again*
> 
> With almost 50 members, this site is EXTREMELY quiet.  Where is 
the 
> chatter.  I've seen some of you at The Leaky Cauldron website, 
> *looks at Sirius Kase* 
> and others on other sites.  You chat there, why not here.  Come on 
> Texas Potter fans let's hear you.
> 
> Me, I'm a UT grad living in Dallas and about to start law  
school.  I 
> haven't seen the PoA movie yet, but will rectify that blemish 
within 
> 48 hours.


All right, I'm answering, too.

I'm in Lewisville myself, mom of 4 kids (HELP!) ;) and addicted to 
Harry Potter.  You know, I think it would be neat if we all got 
together sometime, maybe once a month (?) to talk about the books.  
I leave tomorrow for a family vacation, so I won't post back until 
late next week.

Right now, my schedule is crazy with all 4 kids home, but school 
starts around Aug, 11, so I would be more free then.  What do you 
guys think?  Anyone in the area want to meet up sometime?

Oh, and I LOVE PoA - I hope to see it for the 4th time when we get 
back from vacation :)

Alora




From chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid  Fri Jun 11 21:41:04 2004
From: chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid (alora)
Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2004 21:41:04 -0000
Subject: SUCH POTENTIAL
In-Reply-To: <cad0t9+vgf0@...>
Message-ID: <cad8tg+7qor@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "Severus" <pbyrd at m...> wrote:
> What happened???
> We were doing so well.
> *pouts*
> Well I tried.
> 
> 
> Patrick the Disheartened

Patrick!

Don't be disheartened!  I just answered the "Is there anybody 
there?"  post from a while back.  I'm going on vacation with the 
family tomorrow, but I will check back on the list when I get back.  

I would love to meet up with people at some point to talk about the 
books/movies.  

Take care!

Alora




From editor at mandolabar.yahoo.invalid  Sat Jun 12 03:47:27 2004
From: editor at mandolabar.yahoo.invalid (Amanda Geist)
Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2004 22:47:27 -0500
Subject: Okay, can we have a topic now?
References: <ca9r7n+igh2@...>
Message-ID: <00a701c45034$9057a140$fa59aacf@...>

Patrick:

> Well we're trying to increase traffic on this there here group site.
> So, post away and introduce yourself.  On Topic, Off Topic, No Topic
> it's all good.

Actually, traffic for the sake of traffic serves only to clog mailboxes. Is
there *any* sort of topic in this latest flurry? If we're introducing
ourselves, can we do so without obscurity and one-liners?

~Amanda






From pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid  Sat Jun 12 23:24:21 2004
From: pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid (Severus)
Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2004 23:24:21 -0000
Subject: Okay, can we have a topic now?
In-Reply-To: <00a701c45034$9057a140$fa59aacf@...>
Message-ID: <cag3b5+ecss@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "Amanda Geist" <editor at t...> 
wrote:
> Patrick:
> 
> > Well we're trying to increase traffic on this there here group 
site.
> > So, post away and introduce yourself.  On Topic, Off Topic, No 
Topic
> > it's all good.
> 
> Actually, traffic for the sake of traffic serves only to clog 
mailboxes. Is
> there *any* sort of topic in this latest flurry? If we're 
introducing
> ourselves, can we do so without obscurity and one-liners?
> 
> ~Amanda

Topic:  Say Hi and get an organic Topic started.
Why does there need to be a TOPIC?  Chat is wonderful.
-Patrick, refusing to conform




From pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid  Mon Jun 14 03:35:51 2004
From: pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid (Severus)
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2004 03:35:51 -0000
Subject: Okay, can we have a topic now?
In-Reply-To: <cag3b5+ecss@...>
Message-ID: <caj6en+b87p@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "Severus" <pbyrd at m...> wrote:
> --- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "Amanda Geist" <editor at t...> 
> wrote:
> > Patrick:
> > 
> > > Well we're trying to increase traffic on this there here group 
> site.
> > > So, post away and introduce yourself.  On Topic, Off Topic, No 
> Topic
> > > it's all good.
> > 
> > Actually, traffic for the sake of traffic serves only to clog 
> mailboxes. Is
> > there *any* sort of topic in this latest flurry? If we're 
> introducing
> > ourselves, can we do so without obscurity and one-liners?
> > 
> > ~Amanda
> 
> Topic:  Say Hi and get an organic Topic started.
> Why does there need to be a TOPIC?  Chat is wonderful.
> -Patrick, refusing to conform


Ok I give you a topic... Beernuts are neither beer nor nuts... 
discuss... excuse me I'm getting all veclempt.  
-Patrick




From BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid  Mon Jun 14 07:35:16 2004
From: BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid (BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid)
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2004 03:35:16 EDT
Subject: [HPFGU-Texas] Digest Number 97
Message-ID: <7e.50c5e1ad.2dfeaf34@...>

Well.....

Since it's been a LOOOOONG time since I gave my intro, I'll just do that 
right now.

My name's Tracy, I'm a month away from turning 34, married, no kids, live in 
Houston.  Both my husband and I are Harry Potter fans, me more so than my 
husband though.  

When the books first came out, and got popular, I blew it all off as just 
another kid fad like Pokemon or something.  It wasn't until right before the 
third book was released that a friend convinced me to read the first two books, 
because she had picked the first one up for "easy" reading on a long trip and 
realized that it wasn't just for kids and was an amazing fantasy story.  I 
picked up the first book, read it over a period of two days, and finished the 
second by the end of the week.  I borrowed the next two as my mother in law got 
them (she is a fan too) and for Christmas the year Goblet of Fire was out, my 
husband bought me all 4 books in hardback.  And then we were at the bookstore 
well before midnight for the book release party last Summer when Order of the 
Phoenix came out.  

My favorite of the 5 current books is Goblet of Fire.  My favorite of the 3 
current movies is Prisoner of Azkaban.   I really don't have one absolute 
favorite character, but I am partial to the Weasley twins, Prof. Snape, and 
Dumbledore.  My husband likes Hagrid and Ron.  

I only have one other friend offline who's a major Harry Potter fan.  All the 
others have either seen the movies or their kids read the books and they just 
can't get into it.

Tracy


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From robgonz0 at robgonz0.yahoo.invalid  Wed Jun 16 16:13:37 2004
From: robgonz0 at robgonz0.yahoo.invalid (Robert Gonzalez)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 11:13:37 -0500
Subject: PoA movie consensus
Message-ID: <BD8291E607FB19459436BD71F86AF79708F0CA@...>

So the general feeling I?m getting from the movie reviewers is that PoA
was a good Movie from just a movie goers perspective but as a
translation of the book it rates Poorly.
Is this the same feeling others are getting? How about you personally? I
know I probably feel the same way; as movies go I thought it was the
best so far, but as a fan of the books there were many details lacking.
 
Rob


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From BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid  Wed Jun 16 20:05:31 2004
From: BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid (Tracy)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 20:05:31 -0000
Subject: PoA movie consensus
In-Reply-To: <BD8291E607FB19459436BD71F86AF79708F0CA@...>
Message-ID: <caq96b+50li@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "Robert Gonzalez" <robgonz0 at y...> 
wrote:
> So the general feeling I'm getting from the movie reviewers is that 
PoA
> was a good Movie from just a movie goers perspective but as a
> translation of the book it rates Poorly.

Yep, that's exactly how I would describe it. It was an amazing movie, 
especially if you never read the book or haven't read it recently 
enough that the inconsistencies and omissions of the movie were 
glaringly obvious.  

It's been a while since I read POA, and I really didn't think of all 
the omissions and inconsistencies until after the movie, when we were 
on our way home and all chatting about it in the car.  And even 
realizing all of that, I still want to go back and see it again.  

My only complaint about the movie itself, as a stand-alone, is that 
it moved VERY fast.  I went to see it in the wee hours of the morning 
following a long evening at an arts/crafts event, and my poor tired 
brain just couldn't keep up in some places.  

Tracy




From robgonz0 at robgonz0.yahoo.invalid  Thu Jun 17 23:39:38 2004
From: robgonz0 at robgonz0.yahoo.invalid (Robert Gonzalez)
Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2004 18:39:38 -0500
Subject: [HPFGU-Texas] Re: PoA movie consensus
References: <caq96b+50li@...>
Message-ID: <002301c454c4$5b6e6060$6402a8c0@greenman>

It did move VERY fast.
It was nearly 2 and a half hours but it did not seem like it at all.
Some people have complained about some extra scenes and stuff added in but
none of that bothered me as much as what was left out.
And I felt the scenes with the whomping willow to show the passage of time
were very well done and didn't detract at all.

Rob


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Tracy
To: HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2004 3:05 PM
Subject: [HPFGU-Texas] Re: PoA movie consensus


--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "Robert Gonzalez" <robgonz0 at y...>
wrote:
> So the general feeling I'm getting from the movie reviewers is that
PoA
> was a good Movie from just a movie goers perspective but as a
> translation of the book it rates Poorly.

Yep, that's exactly how I would describe it. It was an amazing movie,
especially if you never read the book or haven't read it recently
enough that the inconsistencies and omissions of the movie were
glaringly obvious.

It's been a while since I read POA, and I really didn't think of all
the omissions and inconsistencies until after the movie, when we were
on our way home and all chatting about it in the car.  And even
realizing all of that, I still want to go back and see it again.

My only complaint about the movie itself, as a stand-alone, is that
it moved VERY fast.  I went to see it in the wee hours of the morning
following a long evening at an arts/crafts event, and my poor tired
brain just couldn't keep up in some places.

Tracy


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From chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid  Sat Jun 19 18:10:42 2004
From: chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid (alora)
Date: Sat, 19 Jun 2004 18:10:42 -0000
Subject: I'm back and there's life here ;)
Message-ID: <cb1vj2+ov18@...>

Hello, all,

I just got back from Colorado last night and I'm happy to see some 
life here - cool.  What's not so cool is that I am back where the 
humidity is AWFUL.  If I could pick up and move to Colorado, I 
would!  Ugh.  I feel like I have been hit with a wet towel.

ANYWAY,  I just wanted to add my two knuts worth in here and say I 
loved PoA!  I know there was stuff left out, but there was so much 
to see visually.  Up until now, I hadn't been big Weasley twin 
lovers, but I just loved their part in PoA!  They actually behaved 
as they did in the books, finishing each other's sentences etc.  

I just really hate that Ron didn't seem to have a lot to do.  It's 
as though he is only good for comic relief.  I don't know.....I am 
looking forward to seeing how they have Rupert handle the "harry 
gets all the attention" attitude in GoF in the next film.  Should be 
interesting :)

Alora




From adanabbett at adanabbett.yahoo.invalid  Sun Jun 20 20:39:54 2004
From: adanabbett at adanabbett.yahoo.invalid (Adan)
Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2004 20:39:54 -0000
Subject: Other People
In-Reply-To: <ca4hcg+jbn5@...>
Message-ID: <cb4smr+s69m@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "Severus" <pbyrd at m...> wrote:
> Oye!  Other Texans.  *looks at people reading this who've not 
>posted yet*  Yes you.  Come on... speak up.  What say you about the 
>movie, about the books, about theories, or about completely Off 
>Topic malarky (sp?)?
> 
> Patrick

Well!  That evil eye wouldn't have to last so long if people - 
meaning me - would remember to check this site more often.  Honestly. 
There just aren't enough hours in the day.  But thankfully, now that 
my A/C is out, this witch is parked in front of the fan and the 
computer with an ice cold drink, hotly ready to chat. 

I, like others, wished they could have explained the Marauders, and 
their Map, a bit better.  Would it have killed Harry to ask Lupin how 
he knew about it and how it worked?  I don't think so.  A nice, off-
hand "Because I created it. With Peter and Sirius. And your father." 
or some such as he was walking out at the end would have done just 
fine by me.  The Map itself was perfect.  I could never picture it in 
my head.  It always came as a flat parchment, which didn't feel 
right.  I loved what they did with it.

I only disapprove of the Shrieking Shack scene because it was so 
short. (And Ron was shafted, but that's for another time I think.)  
It wasn't as wordy and expository as the book, but I felt it conveyed 
the history between Lupin, Black, Pettigrew and Snape -though not so 
much James- just fine.  Cuaron was great at showing and not telling, 
and I picked up much more in the second viewing when I wasn't 
concentrating so much on what was changed.

Lupin's boggart being so obviously a moon bothered me, but I decided 
it was a bit of shorthand.  

The one thing I would have liked was to have Sirius seem more of a 
threat, a menace.  No attack on Ron in his bed. No "he's at 
Hogwarts", which I guess couldn't be in there because they didn't 
really go into his escape.  I did appreciate the non-mention of his 
having "killed thirteen people with one spell". Everyone was 
terrified by him, yet the "worst" he was guilty of was betraying his 
friend. That made the betrayal that much more important, that much 
worse.  Though I bet the jaded didn't get why he was so feared.

Now to stop moaning and talk about things I liked:  Gambon as 
Dumbledore. I think he brings more of the eccentricity, more latent 
energy and power, more "gray". Richard Harris portrayed the wise 
grandfather Dumbledore of the first books quite well. I think Gambon 
will be able to better show the ambiguity of action and motive that 
comes next.  Emma Thompson was perfect as Trelawney, even if they 
didn't show her to be the seemingly fraudulant seer she is usually.

All of the returning actors were fine.  Grint is showing some great 
comedic timing.  Being as that is all he is given I'd say that's 
good.  Hermione, though still a line/action stealing wench (thanks to 
the screnwriter being in love with her), didn't annoy this time. 
Harry, although DR doesn't cry on cue very well, is portrayed as I 
see him in my mind.  And Alan Rickman will always be Snape to me, 
which bothers me not at all.

I liked the new Hogwarts.  The "normal life" scenes. Especially where 
the Gryffindor boys are in their dorm room eating the animal sweets, 
to me it just emphasized why Harry loves Hogwarts as he does. He is 
actually happy. It's his home. It's not just because he isn't with 
the Dursleys.  And the change in scenery. I loved the cragginess, the 
lushness, the way the forest seemed to envelop them. And, oh, how I 
love the Whomping Willow. My son said it had to do with similar 
personalities. Then I whomped him.

Overall, I really, really like - perhaps love - PoA, both book and 
movie.  They are two different things and that is fine.  I wasn't too 
pleased after the initial viewing, but the second one did it for me.  
An IMAX viewing is in the works.

Oh, if you've gotten this far I suppose an intro is needed.  Since I 
never did.  I'm antisocial that way.  I am usually joking and being 
sarcastic, so please bear that in mind.  Me: 34 yo divorced mom-o-
one, living just outside of San Antonio.  A HP fan from way back 
(that uses her now 10yo son as a cover among the uninitiated) that 
has read the books more time than is sane to admit, just like 
everyone else here.  It's a happy group that way.  I never got into 
the online thing until recently and still don't really post on the 
main HPFGU because it's practically impossible to feel caught up and 
know whether something has already been discussed to death.  But that 
could change. From the length of this post, I think it's changing 
already.  

Adan, who hopes she is doing this right and bets that the list will 
refill with tumbleweeds now that she's decided to join in.







From chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid  Fri Jul  2 04:48:45 2004
From: chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid (alora)
Date: Fri, 02 Jul 2004 04:48:45 -0000
Subject: I'm posting...
Message-ID: <cc2pfd+19jr@...>

Is anyone still out there?

I'm curious to know what you guys think of the half blood prince?

Who do you guys think it is? Just curious...

Alora :)





From AmeriaSaillune39 at ameriahime.yahoo.invalid  Fri Jul  2 05:55:56 2004
From: AmeriaSaillune39 at ameriahime.yahoo.invalid (AmeriaSaillune39 at ameriahime.yahoo.invalid)
Date: Fri, 2 Jul 2004 01:55:56 EDT
Subject: [HPFGU-Texas] I'm posting...
Message-ID: <80.fb73cac.2e1652ec@...>

In a message dated 7/2/04 4:49:52 AM !!!First Boot!!!, chrisnlorrie at ... 
writes:

> 
> I'm curious to know what you guys think of the half blood prince?
> 
> Who do you guys think it is? Just curious...
> 

I'm guessing it has something to do with Godric Gryffindor.  80% of the 
population seems to believe it is Hagrid, but that only makes it seem to me like it 
wouldn't be Hagrid.  Godric was also a significant part of the plot in book 
two, which was supposed to carry the HBP title.  

And my bet is on Amelia Bones for minister of magic.  ^^

-Amanda


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From robgonz0 at robgonz0.yahoo.invalid  Fri Jul  2 12:08:16 2004
From: robgonz0 at robgonz0.yahoo.invalid (Robert Gonzalez)
Date: Fri, 2 Jul 2004 05:08:16 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [HPFGU-Texas] I'm posting...
In-Reply-To: <80.fb73cac.2e1652ec@...>
Message-ID: <20040702120816.56467.qmail@...>


I?m guessing it?s Dean Thomas. As Amanda said HBP was Rowling?s working title for book two and I know from her website that she had a longer story arc planned for him that she decided to save for a later book.

 

Oh...and Ron?s dad will be MoM after Fudge.

 

Rob


AmeriaSaillune39 at ...m wrote:In a message dated 7/2/04 4:49:52 AM !!!First Boot!!!, chrisnlorrie at ... 
writes:

> 
> I'm curious to know what you guys think of the half blood prince?
> 
> Who do you guys think it is? Just curious...
> 

I'm guessing it has something to do with Godric Gryffindor.  80% of the 
population seems to believe it is Hagrid, but that only makes it seem to me like it 
wouldn't be Hagrid.  Godric was also a significant part of the plot in book 
two, which was supposed to carry the HBP title.  

And my bet is on Amelia Bones for minister of magic.  ^^

-Amanda


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From chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid  Fri Jul  2 17:49:01 2004
From: chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid (alora)
Date: Fri, 02 Jul 2004 17:49:01 -0000
Subject: MoM
Message-ID: <cc476d+k6nn@...>

I'm not sure who will be next MoM.  I'm not sure Arthur wants the 
job, even though I think he would be great because he's not power 
hungry.  Of course, Arthur would be a great liason to Muggles, he 
likes them so much.  Amelia Bones is a good successor, too, though.

I think the HBP is Godric, too.  There's more backstory there we 
need to hear.  I especially can't wait to see what JKR does with 
Ginny, because I believe she's going to be a major character at some 
point.  That, and I secretly want her and Harry  to end up 
together. :D

Alora




From chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid  Tue Jul  6 02:38:00 2004
From: chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid (alora)
Date: Tue, 06 Jul 2004 02:38:00 -0000
Subject: no tumbleweeds!
Message-ID: <ccd3a8+1s5d@...>

I'm like Adan, I don't want to see tumbleweeds in here! *L*

Anyone going for another showing of PoA this week?  It's been about 
three weeks since I have seen it, so I am having cravings again.  I 
still need to hear the ticking!!  

Alora :)




From adanabbett at adanabbett.yahoo.invalid  Tue Jul  6 14:59:06 2004
From: adanabbett at adanabbett.yahoo.invalid (Adan)
Date: Tue, 06 Jul 2004 14:59:06 -0000
Subject: no tumbleweeds!
In-Reply-To: <ccd3a8+1s5d@...>
Message-ID: <cceenq+tk97@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "alora" <chrisnlorrie at y...> wrote:

> Anyone going for another showing of PoA this week?  It's been about 
> three weeks since I have seen it, so I am having cravings again.  I 
> still need to hear the ticking!!  
> 
> Alora :)

If not this week, then next for sure.  I want to make sure I get to 
see it on IMAX, and the Rivercenter isn't the best place about giving 
warning on when they are stopping a run.

Adan




From BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid  Wed Jul  7 08:22:50 2004
From: BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid (BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid)
Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2004 04:22:50 EDT
Subject: [HPFGU-Texas] Digest Number 105
Message-ID: <140.2dac52c4.2e1d0cda@...>

In a message dated 7/6/04 7:53:01 AM Central Daylight Time, 
HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com writes:

> Anyone going for another showing of PoA this week?  It's been about 
> three weeks since I have seen it, so I am having cravings again. 

My birthday is next week and supposedly part of the festivities will be a 
second viewing of the POA movie.  

I really want to see it again.  I saw it at a late night showing, and by the 
end of the movie, it was getting into the wee hours and I had a hard time 
keeping up with the pace of the film.  I definately will see it in the theater 
again, but earlier in the day, so that I can catch more details.

Tracy


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From chell_e_bean at chelledein16.yahoo.invalid  Sat Jul 17 22:09:11 2004
From: chell_e_bean at chelledein16.yahoo.invalid (Michelle)
Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2004 22:09:11 -0000
Subject: Howdy, ya'll!
Message-ID: <cdc827+3202@...>

I just wanted to say hi to all you guys out there.  I just signed on today and am 
so excited to see so many HP fans in the Austin/SanAntonio area.  





From chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid  Mon Jul 19 19:47:32 2004
From: chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid (alora)
Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2004 19:47:32 -0000
Subject: Howdy, ya'll!
In-Reply-To: <cdc827+3202@...>
Message-ID: <cdh8gk+phe4@...>

Hi, Michelle,

welcome!  I go to San Antonio off and on and I love it there (I'm in 
the Dallas area)!  You can always get good Tex-mex food there ;).  
How long have you been a Harry Potter fan?

Alora


--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "Michelle" <chell_e_bean at h...> 
wrote:
> I just wanted to say hi to all you guys out there.  I just signed 
on today and am 
> so excited to see so many HP fans in the Austin/SanAntonio area.




From chell_e_bean at chelledein16.yahoo.invalid  Tue Jul 20 23:51:31 2004
From: chell_e_bean at chelledein16.yahoo.invalid (Michelle)
Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2004 23:51:31 -0000
Subject: Howdy, ya'll!
In-Reply-To: <cdh8gk+phe4@...>
Message-ID: <cdkb63+9net@...>

Hi, Alora!

I have been an HP fan since the fall of 2000.  I had to read SS in a class at UT 
(Hook 'em Horns!!) and I became an addict.  I was finished with the fourth 
book by Spring Break of 2001!  I have since gotten most of my friends and 
family duly enraptured, as well.

Michelle

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "alora" <chrisnlorrie at y...> wrote:
> Hi, Michelle,
> 
> welcome!  I go to San Antonio off and on and I love it there (I'm in 
> the Dallas area)!  You can always get good Tex-mex food there ;).  
> How long have you been a Harry Potter fan?
> 
> Alora





From pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid  Wed Jul 21 21:37:17 2004
From: pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid (Severus)
Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 21:37:17 -0000
Subject: Howdy, ya'll!
In-Reply-To: <cdkb63+9net@...>
Message-ID: <cdmnmd+tek4@...>

Hi again everyone... sorry I've been gone.  
Nice to see people still chatting on here.

Now... on to the replies:

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "Michelle" <chell_e_bean at h...> 
wrote:
> Hi, Alora!

*waves very hard... injures arm*
Ow.  Hi, Alora and Michelle.

 
> I have been an HP fan since the fall of 2000.  I had to read SS in 
a class at UT 
> (Hook 'em Horns!!) and I became an addict.  

*throws horns-fingers into the air*  HOOK 'EM!!!
Holy crap, me too!  
Children's Lit with the Librarian prof.? 
*begins singing "It's a Small World"... Sees Disney's reps coming 
with a lawsuit... quickly stop singing and looks innocent*
What'd you study?  Bio major here... BOOOOO!  Going to law school in 
the fall...
*hears lawyer jokes coming from every corner*
D'OH!


> I was finished with the fourth 
> book by Spring Break of 2001!  I have since gotten most of my 
> friends and 
> family duly enraptured, as well.

*thumbs up*
Good girl.  Just as it should be.


*dramatic motion*
Now the rare double combo reply to Alora's post as well:

> --- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "alora" <chrisnlorrie at y...> 
wrote:
> > Hi, Michelle,

*tiny injured wave*
Hiya again!


> > welcome!  I go to San Antonio off and on and I love it there (I'm 
in 
> > the Dallas area)!  

Really???  Me too!  
*gets eerie feeling of being watched*
I live close to SMU.
Though, I'll be moving to Houston in a few weeks.


>You can always get good Tex-mex food there ;).  

I love the Riverwalk!  So much fun.  Though I -um- fell in it once...
*goes bright red*
I'll only say some margaritias and some pushing were involved.
*goes silent*


*waves bye weakly with injured arm*

Patrick




From adanabbett at adanabbett.yahoo.invalid  Thu Jul 22 03:03:26 2004
From: adanabbett at adanabbett.yahoo.invalid (Adan)
Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2004 03:03:26 -0000
Subject: Howdy, ya'll!
In-Reply-To: <cdc827+3202@...>
Message-ID: <cdnapu+j01n@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "Michelle" <chell_e_bean at h...> 
wrote:
> I just wanted to say hi to all you guys out there.  I just signed 
on today and am 
> so excited to see so many HP fans in the Austin/SanAntonio area.

Welcome to the group, Michelle!  It's not an overly active list, but 
might easier to keep up with than the main one.  

Adan, who has fallen 400 posts behind the main board and will likely 
never recover




From adanabbett at adanabbett.yahoo.invalid  Thu Jul 22 03:04:37 2004
From: adanabbett at adanabbett.yahoo.invalid (Adan)
Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2004 03:04:37 -0000
Subject: Howdy, ya'll!
In-Reply-To: <cdmnmd+tek4@...>
Message-ID: <cdnas5+ipcj@...>

>Patrick: > Though, I'll be moving to Houston in a few weeks.
> 

You poor, poor man.  (No offense Houstonians... all in good fun!) 
Just thinking about the humidity... whew.


> 
Alora> >You can always get good Tex-mex food there ;).  

Yes.  Yes, you can.  We aren't one of America's fattest cities by 
chance, you know.  A town has to work pretty hard for that.
*chomps on cheese enchiladas*


Patrick: 
> I love the Riverwalk!  So much fun.  Though I -um- fell in it 
once...
> *goes bright red*
> I'll only say some margaritias and some pushing were involved.
> *goes silent*
> 
And yet you live!  Hee.  Well, there are reasons the Riverwalk is 
only a few feet deep... and that's my personal favorite.  You have to 
have a soft landing spot after partaking of the Riverwalk Drinking 
Tour.

*raises margarita glass*

Cheers!  

Topic?  My top five suspects for the HBP, as of this second though 
changes frequently:
1. Godric Gryffindor
2. Tom Riddle
3. Albus Dumbledore
4. Arthur Weasley
5. Remus Lupin
Uh oh, I feel a change coming on...
6. Lucius Malfoy

Adan, thinking margaritas might actually help me decide





From chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid  Thu Jul 22 04:00:11 2004
From: chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid (alora)
Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2004 04:00:11 -0000
Subject: Howdy and who's around Dallas?
In-Reply-To: <cdmnmd+tek4@...>
Message-ID: <cdne4b+iovt@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "Severus" <pbyrd at m...> wrote:
> 
> Really???  Me too!  
> *gets eerie feeling of being watched*
> I live close to SMU.
> Though, I'll be moving to Houston in a few weeks.

Don't worry, Patrick, I'm really around the Lewisville/Flower Mound 
area, so you're far enough that I won't be stalking you ;).  Yet.  
Hehehe.  

How many people are actually in and around the Dallas area?  I've 
always wondered.  Wouldn't it be cool to get together once a month 
to talk about the books/movies?  I know, schedules are crazy, mine 
included with 4 kids and school activities.  But we can always try!

Alora :)





From AmeriaSaillune39 at ameriahime.yahoo.invalid  Thu Jul 22 04:12:47 2004
From: AmeriaSaillune39 at ameriahime.yahoo.invalid (AmeriaSaillune39 at ameriahime.yahoo.invalid)
Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2004 00:12:47 EDT
Subject: [HPFGU-Texas] Howdy and who's around Dallas?
Message-ID: <79.2ef56cb6.2e3098bf@...>

In a message dated 7/22/04 4:11:15 AM !!!First Boot!!!, 
chrisnlorrie at ... writes:

> How many people are actually in and around the Dallas area?  I've 
> always wondered.  Wouldn't it be cool to get together once a month 
> to talk about the books/movies?  I know, schedules are crazy, mine 
> included with 4 kids and school activities.  But we can always try!
> 

I'm in Dallas, right on the border of Plano.  ^^  That would be fun to get 
together.

-Amanda


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From paul-groups at smitster1.yahoo.invalid  Thu Jul 22 04:53:33 2004
From: paul-groups at smitster1.yahoo.invalid (Paul Kippes)
Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 23:53:33 -0500
Subject: {groups} [HPFGU-Texas] Howdy and who's around Dallas?
In-Reply-To: <cdne4b+iovt@...>
References: <cdne4b+iovt@...>
Message-ID: <c89e39d5040721215364f5debf@...>

I'm like a neighbor--Coppell.


----- Original Message -----
From: alora <chrisnlorrie at ...>
Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2004 04:00:11 -0000
Subject: {groups} [HPFGU-Texas] Howdy and who's around Dallas?
To: hpfgu-texas at yahoogroups.com

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "Severus" <pbyrd at m...> wrote:
> 
> Really???  Me too!  
> *gets eerie feeling of being watched*
> I live close to SMU.
> Though, I'll be moving to Houston in a few weeks.

Don't worry, Patrick, I'm really around the Lewisville/Flower Mound 
area, so you're far enough that I won't be stalking you ;).  Yet.  
Hehehe.  

How many people are actually in and around the Dallas area?  I've 
always wondered.  Wouldn't it be cool to get together once a month 
to talk about the books/movies?  I know, schedules are crazy, mine 
included with 4 kids and school activities.  But we can always try!

Alora :)






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From pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid  Thu Jul 22 21:34:04 2004
From: pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid (Severus)
Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2004 21:34:04 -0000
Subject: Howdy and who's around Dallas?
In-Reply-To: <cdne4b+iovt@...>
Message-ID: <cdpbsc+10ge8@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "alora" <chrisnlorrie at y...> wrote:
> --- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "Severus" <pbyrd at m...> wrote:
> > 
> > Really???  Me too!  
> > *gets eerie feeling of being watched*
> > I live close to SMU.
> > Though, I'll be moving to Houston in a few weeks.
> 
> Don't worry, Patrick, I'm really around the Lewisville/Flower Mound 
> area, so you're far enough that I won't be stalking you ;).  Yet.  
> Hehehe.  


Where have I heard that before???
OH YEAH, from my last stalker.
*runs and hides*

-Patrick/Sev
ps Like your SN!




From chell_e_bean at chelledein16.yahoo.invalid  Fri Jul 23 00:33:31 2004
From: chell_e_bean at chelledein16.yahoo.invalid (Michelle)
Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2004 00:33:31 -0000
Subject: Kiddie lit at UT
Message-ID: <cdpmcr+jaaq@...>

That is CRAZY, Patrick.  You took the class with Luchenbill?  When? 

I am a teacher, going to grad school in the spring.  Why did you take kiddie lit 
as a bio major?

How many of you guys are in Austin?  San Antonio?  I live in Austin, work in 
Kyle, and visit SA quite often. (my parents are there.)




From pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid  Fri Jul 23 15:01:27 2004
From: pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid (Severus)
Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2004 15:01:27 -0000
Subject: Kiddie lit at UT
In-Reply-To: <cdpmcr+jaaq@...>
Message-ID: <cdr987+lit8@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "Michelle" <chell_e_bean at h...> 
wrote:
> That is CRAZY, Patrick.  You took the class with Luchenbill?  When? 
> 
> I am a teacher, going to grad school in the spring.  Why did you 
take kiddie lit 
> as a bio major?
> 
> How many of you guys are in Austin?  San Antonio?  I live in 
Austin, work in 
> Kyle, and visit SA quite often. (my parents are there.)


Luchenbill?  Yeppers, in Fall '01.  Got an A...
*does the "Got an A" dance, complete with bum waggle*
Needed an elective.  Took it as a blow off course.  
Ended up enjoying it and learning more in it that almost any other 
class at UT!
I enter law school this fall

When did you take it?  Did you like it?  Luchenbill rocked.
Patrick

ps Any relation to Carrie Bean who graduated last year from UT?





From pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid  Thu Jul 29 19:07:46 2004
From: pbyrd at soccerboyatut2004.yahoo.invalid (Severus)
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 19:07:46 -0000
Subject: Kiddie lit at UT
In-Reply-To: <cdr987+lit8@...>
Message-ID: <cebhu2+d7gf@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "Severus" <pbyrd at m...> wrote:
> Luchenbill?  Yeppers, in Fall '01.  Got an A...
> *does the "Got an A" dance, complete with bum waggle*
> Needed an elective.  Took it as a blow off course.  
> Ended up enjoying it and learning more in it that almost any other 
> class at UT!
> I enter law school this fall
> 
> When did you take it?  Did you like it?  Luchenbill rocked.
> Patrick
> 
> ps Any relation to Carrie Bean who graduated last year from UT?


*realizes everytime he posts no one else does...*
Maybe this group is going extinct because of me...
*leaves*

-Patrick




From BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid  Fri Jul 30 14:20:23 2004
From: BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid (BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid)
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2004 10:20:23 EDT
Subject: [HPFGU-Texas] Digest Number 113
Message-ID: <199.2c913f03.2e3bb327@...>

In a message dated 7/30/04 7:51:54 AM Central Daylight Time, 
HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com writes:

> *realizes everytime he posts no one else does...*
> Maybe this group is going extinct because of me...
> *leaves*
> 
> -Patrick
> 

Naaah, not you, just a slow list.  

Tracy


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From chell_e_bean at chelledein16.yahoo.invalid  Fri Jul 30 21:39:53 2004
From: chell_e_bean at chelledein16.yahoo.invalid (Michelle)
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2004 21:39:53 -0000
Subject: Kiddie lit at UT
In-Reply-To: <cebhu2+d7gf@...>
Message-ID: <ceef79+k55q@...>

Sorry, Patrick.  I've been neglecting all of my HP friends recently.  I took the 
class with Luchenbill Fall of '00.  No, I am not related to anyone named Bean.  
My name is Michelle and chelleybean is a nickname of mine. :)
I'll try harder to keep up...

Michelle




From chell_e_bean at chelledein16.yahoo.invalid  Mon Aug  2 23:36:29 2004
From: chell_e_bean at chelledein16.yahoo.invalid (Michelle)
Date: Mon, 02 Aug 2004 23:36:29 -0000
Subject: HP birthdays
Message-ID: <cemj5t+3td5@...>

Okay, now that we know Neville's b-day, does anybody have ideas for other 
character's birthdays?  Does anyone care about the birthdays?  I don't know 
why I do care, but I have always wondered when Ginny's birthday is...

Michelle






From adanabbett at adanabbett.yahoo.invalid  Tue Aug  3 03:53:18 2004
From: adanabbett at adanabbett.yahoo.invalid (Adan)
Date: Tue, 03 Aug 2004 03:53:18 -0000
Subject: HP birthdays
In-Reply-To: <cemj5t+3td5@...>
Message-ID: <cen27e+esa1@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "Michelle" <chell_e_bean at h...> 
wrote:
> Okay, now that we know Neville's b-day, does anybody have ideas for 
other 
> character's birthdays?  Does anyone care about the birthdays?  I 
don't know 
> why I do care, but I have always wondered when Ginny's birthday 
is...
> 
> Michelle

Well, thanks to the Lexicon, the known birthdays are:
Harry --  July 31, 1980
Ron   --  March 1, 1980
Hermione -- September 19, 1980 (or 79)
Neville -- July 29, 1980
Fred & George -- April 1, 1978

Ginny, one would think, would have to be at least 9 months after Ron 
so she'd be late December on.  I don't know why, but I've always put 
her around January/February, opposite of Harry.  Maybe Valentines?  
Not that it has to be a holiday, but I thought it would be 
interesting if all the crap that happened during the Chamber of 
Secrets - specifically the singing telegram incident and the 
embarassment via Malfoy - happened on her birthday. Which leads me to 
this -- Did Ginny send the telegram?

All I know for sure is that Molly is one tough Momma. 

Adan~ rambling, as per usual




From chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid  Wed Aug  4 22:09:34 2004
From: chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid (chrisnlorrie)
Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 22:09:34 -0000
Subject: HP birthdays
In-Reply-To: <cen27e+esa1@...>
Message-ID: <cermqu+egj7@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "Adan" <adanabbett at y...> wrote:
> Ginny, one would think, would have to be at least 9 months after 
Ron 
> so she'd be late December on.  I don't know why, but I've always 
put 
> her around January/February, opposite of Harry.  Maybe 
Valentines?  
> Not that it has to be a holiday, but I thought it would be 
> interesting if all the crap that happened during the Chamber of 
> Secrets - specifically the singing telegram incident and the 
> embarassment via Malfoy - happened on her birthday. Which leads me 
to 
> this -- Did Ginny send the telegram?


I've always wondered that, too.  It never says if she sent it or 
not, and we never find out in CoS.  Do you think we ever will find 
out if she sent it?  Does it matter?  Probably not, but to people 
like me, who want to see Harry end up happy with a nice girl later 
in life (can anyone say Ginny?), we'd like to know.  

Alora :)




From chell_e_bean at chelledein16.yahoo.invalid  Wed Aug  4 23:10:41 2004
From: chell_e_bean at chelledein16.yahoo.invalid (Michelle)
Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 23:10:41 -0000
Subject: HP birthdays
In-Reply-To: <cermqu+egj7@...>
Message-ID: <cerqdh+k829@...>

I never know the answer to this, either.  I like to believe that she didn't send 
the telegram, that it was some sort of joke from F&G.  But, she was kind of silly 
then, and smitten with Harry, so I wouldn't put it past her.  
I, like Alora, care about Ginny's birthday (and the telegram) because I am all 
for OBHWF, which means Harry HAS to end up with Ginny.  (Don't hate me if 
you disagree, I won't hate ya'll, either.)  
Does anyone know what year Hermione was born?  I have heard so many 
conflicting things about this.  Most people have adopted 1980 as her year of 
birth, but does anyone know for sure?

Michelle




From crabtree at professorphlash.yahoo.invalid  Fri Aug  6 17:21:22 2004
From: crabtree at professorphlash.yahoo.invalid (Marvin Crabtree)
Date: Fri, 06 Aug 2004 12:21:22 -0500
Subject: Coming out of Lurkdom
References: <cerqdh+k829@...>
Message-ID: <4113BE11.3DB61B4A@...>

Hey,

I have been a lurking member of this list for quite some time. When I
first signed on to the HPFGU main list and OT Chatter I spent hours and
hours reading those posts. Occasionally I would post, but by the time I
decided what I wanted to say and typed a reply, several others had
stated the same thing much more elequently than I could.  Thus, I went
into hiding as something of a peeping Tom or maybe a peeping Tina.  Now,
I only check those lists periodically and never read all of the posts.
This is the only list I read in my email rather at the website, so I was
aware that there was more traffic recently. I have been delighted that
it has become a little more active.  It is a small enough group to
manage without committing hours to keeping up with every topic.

I'm sure I introduced myself a couple of years ago, but for someone who
has been hiding in the shadows I think it best to reintroduce myself.  I
live in Junction which is almost equidistant between San Antonio and San
Angelo and approximately 70 miles from Fredricksburg.  I am an "old
lady" (Isn't almost 51 old?) school teacher.  I teach 5th grade and am
known all over town as the "Harry Potter teacher."  I even have a sign
outside my classroom door that says "5th grade Muggle Studies."  This
reputation has at times been both a blessing and a curse for me.  While
most people think it is clever that I am "something of an expert" on the
subject, there is the occasional critic who thinks I am corrupting the
youth of the community.  I have attempted to control my enthusiasm for
the subject in order to be seen as something more than a nutter.
Although the majority of my friends know that I am a HP fan, only the
closest friends and family realize the extent of my obsession.

Yes, this has been a bit of a ramble, but it was fun for me to put it
into writing.

Now, about Ginny and Harry, and for that matter Ron and Hermione, I
believe they are made for each other. I have always thought that the
singing Valentine was from Ginny even though it doesn't say so.  Now
that you mention Fred and George, I think that could be a real
possibility.  It is one of the funniest spots in the book. I will
probably go around singing it for the rest of the day now.

Although I have resisted reading fan fiction except for an excerpt or
chapter now and then, this summer I have become engrossed in it.  Some
of it is really bad and some is intriguing.  I am thinking it is time to
get away from that and reread the books to help me get it all out of my
mind.  Have any of you read any fan fic?

Professor Phlash


Michelle wrote:

>  I never know the answer to this, either.  I like to believe that she
> didn't send
> the telegram, that it was some sort of joke from F&G.  But, she was
> kind of silly
> then, and smitten with Harry, so I wouldn't put it past her.
> I, like Alora, care about Ginny's birthday (and the telegram) because
> I am all
> for OBHWF, which means Harry HAS to end up with Ginny.  (Don't hate me
> if
> you disagree, I won't hate ya'll, either.)
> Does anyone know what year Hermione was born?  I have heard so many
> conflicting things about this.  Most people have adopted 1980 as her
> year of
> birth, but does anyone know for sure?
>
> Michelle
>
>
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From chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid  Fri Aug  6 19:58:27 2004
From: chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid (chrisnlorrie)
Date: Fri, 06 Aug 2004 19:58:27 -0000
Subject: Coming out of Lurkdom
In-Reply-To: <4113BE11.3DB61B4A@...>
Message-ID: <cf0nt3+65h0@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, Marvin Crabtree <crabtree at k...> 
wrote:
> Hey,
> 
> I have been a lurking member of this list for quite some time. 
When I
> first signed on to the HPFGU main list and OT Chatter I spent 
hours and
> hours reading those posts. Occasionally I would post, but by the 
time I
> decided what I wanted to say and typed a reply, several others had
> stated the same thing much more elequently than I could. 

Hear, hear!  That, and the fact that the few times I have posted, I 
have been made to feel a little "dumb", although I don't think that 
was anyone's intent.  I still feel as though I am not quite up to 
the "level"  of the main list. ;)




  I am an "old
> lady" (Isn't almost 51 old?) school teacher.  I teach 5th grade 
and am
> known all over town as the "Harry Potter teacher."  

You're not old! :P  I'm 37 myself, and I have to say that being 
involved in my kids' schools makes me feel a bit old.  I love the 
sign over your classroom!  I've mentioned HP to some of my kids' 
teachers, and they haven't read it yet!  As much hype that goes with 
HP, I would have thought they would have read it already.  Oh, well.

                                                                  
This
> reputation has at times been both a blessing and a curse for me.  
While
> most people think it is clever that I am "something of an expert" 
on the
> subject, there is the occasional critic who thinks I am corrupting 
the
> youth of the community.  

Ohhh, I know what you mean.  I come from a Christian background, and 
hubby and I are pretty involved in church and are raising our kids 
with good values, we hope.  BUT.....the mother-in-law and brother-in-
law and sister-in-law see HP as EVIL.  It's to the point that no one 
brings it up anymore, because they know that I will launch into the 
stories to try and explain that it's not about the magic (well, not 
entirely about it, to me anyway), it's the story of Harry and his 
choices...blah blah blah.  Those of us on these lists know what we 
are talking about.  Anyway, they know better than to bring it up at 
this point.  But mom-in-law has to get her digs in sometimes and 
give this tragic "sigh" with the, "I can't really believe that you 
let your children read this and watch the movies."   It really, 
really annoys me sometimes, but I keep quiet when she says things 
like that, mostly just to keep family peace.  That, and my husband 
is stepping on my foot :P.



I have attempted to control my enthusiasm for
> the subject in order to be seen as something more than a nutter.
> Although the majority of my friends know that I am a HP fan, only 
the
> closest friends and family realize the extent of my obsession.



I know what you mean.  Not to go into my boring life's story, but HP 
helped pull me out of some rough spots.  I was fighting some 
depression and anxiety, and I found that if I focused on the books, 
among other things, and I hit the gym, I was able to pull out of it 
with the help of some medication.  My best friend one day said, "You 
know, you used to talk about HP a lot, but you've slacked off.  
Thank God, because it was really annoying me."   That irked me, but 
when I explained what it had done for me, she said she was sorry.  
She's a HP fan, too, just not as into as I am.  I could still talk 
about it all day, but I curb my enthusiasm so everyone doesn't drop 
me like a hot potato ;). 
 
> Yes, this has been a bit of a ramble, but it was fun for me to put 
it
> into writing.


Well, look what mine turned into!! *LOL*


 
> Now, about Ginny and Harry, and for that matter Ron and Hermione, I
> believe they are made for each other. 


Oh, me, too!  Me, too!!  :D


  Have any of you read any fan fic?


I have and like you said, some is good and some of it is really 
bad.  I like Cassie Claire's stuff.  Have you read her stuff yet?
I believe it's at Fictionalley.


Take care!

Alora :)






From BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid  Sat Aug  7 14:02:28 2004
From: BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid (BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid)
Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2004 10:02:28 EDT
Subject: [HPFGU-Texas] Digest Number 117
Message-ID: <145.303b0076.2e463af4@...>

In a message dated 8/7/04 7:35:40 AM Central Daylight Time, 
HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com writes:

> She's a HP fan, too, just not as into as I am.  I could still talk 
> about it all day, but I curb my enthusiasm so everyone doesn't drop 
> me like a hot potato ;). 
> 

I have found that virtually all of my "real world" friends as opposed to my 
internet friends think it's a bit peculiar that a grown woman is really into "a 
kids' book series".  They've either seen one or two of the movies, maybe read 
one or two of the books, took a kid to the movies, bought the books for a 
kid, etc...  Discussing the books and movies with them is strange because it's 
just one more thing to them, and they either find it cute, amusing, irritating, 
or disturbing that I am so interested.   

But I don't fit in very well with the seriously hardcore fans either.  If I'm 
around people who are citing quotes by page and edition or who are having 
these really heated discussions regarding what a particular character would or 
wouldn't do, I just feel out of my league.  

Tracy


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From chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid  Sat Aug  7 17:21:53 2004
From: chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid (chrisnlorrie)
Date: Sat, 07 Aug 2004 17:21:53 -0000
Subject: Fitting in
In-Reply-To: <145.303b0076.2e463af4@...>
Message-ID: <cf333h+rtj7@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, BornOfMoonAndSea at a... wrote:
 
> But I don't fit in very well with the seriously hardcore fans 
either.  If I'm 
> around people who are citing quotes by page and edition or who are 
having 
> these really heated discussions regarding what a particular 
character would or 
> wouldn't do, I just feel out of my league.  
> 
> Tracy



I know what you mean, Tracy.  I have read and re-read the books many 
times, seen the movies many times, but I can't quote this or that, 
and I don't have entire pages memorized or anything.  I love to 
discuss it, but the few posts I have made on the main list are 
largely ignored.  I have to admit, it makes me feel small, but it 
also annoys me that the "intelligent"  fans won't even deign to 
acknowledge me.  Oh, well!  I don't lose sleep over it, I just 
absorb as much as I can on the main list.  And theory bay?  Forget 
it!!  *LOL*  

Alora :)




From adanabbett at adanabbett.yahoo.invalid  Sat Aug  7 21:16:52 2004
From: adanabbett at adanabbett.yahoo.invalid (Adan)
Date: Sat, 07 Aug 2004 21:16:52 -0000
Subject: HP birthdays
In-Reply-To: <cerqdh+k829@...>
Message-ID: <cf3gs4+3h6e@...>

Alora:
I've always wondered that, too. It never says if she sent it or
not, and we never find out in CoS. Do you think we ever will find
out if she sent it? Does it matter? Probably not, but to people
like me, who want to see Harry end up happy with a nice girl later
in life (can anyone say Ginny?), we'd like to know.


Michelle:
 I never know the answer to this, either.  I like to believe that she 
didn't send the telegram, that it was some sort of joke from F&G.  
But, she was kind of silly then, and smitten with Harry, so I 
wouldn't put it past her.  

> I, like Alora, care about Ginny's birthday (and the telegram) 
because I am all for OBHWF, which means Harry HAS to end up with 
Ginny.  (Don't hate me if you disagree, I won't hate ya'll, either.)  

 Does anyone know what year Hermione was born?  I have heard so many 
conflicting things about this.  Most people have adopted 1980 as her 
year of birth, but does anyone know for sure?
> 
> Michelle

Not for sure.  Some speculate that Hermione was born in 1980 and 
allowed to enter Hogwarts early being as she's such a clever little 
witch.  Personally, I lean towards 1979.

I don't think that the telegram was Ginny's still at all really, 
unless diary!Tom somehow convinced her... for some reason, just 
reading y'alls responses, my mind went to Luna.  Yeah, I know that we 
didn't know about her until OotP, but the toad eyes just seem much 
more her style.  I think that if Ginny wrote it it would have been 
much nicer.  Unless D!T wrote it for her, what with the last line 
about beating the Dark Lord.  He's so egocentric that he'd work 
mention of himself in there somehow if he had the opportunity.

I don't know that I'm OBHWF, but right now the only girl I'd want 
Harry with is Ginny.  Not that one has to find their wife at school, 
but, you know, that's all we're getting from JKR so I hypothesize 
from what's given!

Adan, noticing the y'all but figuring WTH, it's a Texas list.




From adanabbett at adanabbett.yahoo.invalid  Sat Aug  7 21:33:39 2004
From: adanabbett at adanabbett.yahoo.invalid (Adan)
Date: Sat, 07 Aug 2004 21:33:39 -0000
Subject: Coming out of Lurkdom
In-Reply-To: <4113BE11.3DB61B4A@...>
Message-ID: <cf3hrj+li1v@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, Marvin Crabtree <crabtree at k...> 
wrote:

Professor Phlash <--- love it!

I have been delighted that
> it has become a little more active.  It is a small enough group to
> manage without committing hours to keeping up with every topic.

Agree and Welcome!


Professor Phlash: I teach 5th grade and am known all over town as 
the "Harry Potter teacher."  I even have a sign outside my classroom 
door that says "5th grade Muggle Studies."  This reputation has at 
times been both a blessing and a curse for me.  While most people 
think it is clever that I am "something of an expert" on the subject, 
there is the occasional critic who thinks I am corrupting the youth 
of the community.

I think everyone understands that!  I know I get it from certain, 
shall we say, more devout members of my (ex)inlaws.  (They already 
think I'm going to hell because of my love of the movie "Dogma" and 
Christopher Moore's book "Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Jesus' 
Childhood Friend".  They don't seem to understand my firm belief that 
the being upstairs also has a sense of humor OR that you can be 
irreverent without being blaspemous. But that's getting into sticky 
territory and way OT, so I'll stop! Sorry!)

> Now, about Ginny and Harry, and for that matter Ron and Hermione, I
> believe they are made for each other. I have always thought that the
> singing Valentine was from Ginny even though it doesn't say so.  Now
> that you mention Fred and George, I think that could be a real
> possibility.  It is one of the funniest spots in the book. I will
> probably go around singing it for the rest of the day now.

Gah!  In my last post, I meant to say that I agree that it could have 
been F/G!  It does seem like something they would do.  However, 
aren't they pretty protective about Ginny?  I'm not sure that they 
would have done something to cause her such public distress.  
Private, no problem!  I'm not discounting the idea, anyway.

And I don't get where the group of people that insist that Ron and 
Hermione don't "like" each other.  That's the way I've read it from 
the beginning.  But, then, I am wrong.  Often. 

 
Prof. Phlash: Although I have resisted reading fan fiction except for 
an excerpt or chapter now and then, this summer I have become 
engrossed in it.  Some of it is really bad and some is intriguing.  I 
am thinking it is time to get away from that and reread the books to 
help me get it all out of my mind.  Have any of you read any fan fic?

It's been a relatively new thing for me, too.  I was making up my own 
before I started reading anyone else's.  Oooh, and if anyone wants a 
link to some very nice Ginny stories (that are OBHWF now that I think 
about it), let me know!

Adan, who is very talkative today






From crabtree at professorphlash.yahoo.invalid  Mon Aug  9 05:04:58 2004
From: crabtree at professorphlash.yahoo.invalid (Jo)
Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2004 05:04:58 -0000
Subject: FanFic and Being a Texan
In-Reply-To: <cf0nt3+65h0@...>
Message-ID: <cf70lq+1qfr@...>

I just realized that my email comes through with my husband's name on 
it.  He is a fan also, but one read and one viewing of a movie 
satisfies him (unlike me).  My name is Jo not Marvin.
> 
> 
> I have and like you said, some is good and some of it is really 
> bad.  I like Cassie Claire's stuff.  Have you read her stuff yet?
> I believe it's at Fictionalley.
> 
> 
> Take care!
> 
> Alora :)


Thanks for the name.  I will look for it in Fictionalley. School is 
about to start again so I am sure my reading for pleasure is going to 
be cut dramatically.  The first thing I read was Barb's Physic 
Serpent.  There were three sizable volumes written prior to OotP.  I 
invested all of that time reading it and enjoying much of it, but I 
didn't like the way she ended it.  I was so upset that I said I 
wouldn't read any more Fan Fiction. Finally, I broke down and had to 
read more to take away the bad feelings from the first one.

Professor Phlash
AKA Jo







From crabtree at professorphlash.yahoo.invalid  Mon Aug  9 05:20:50 2004
From: crabtree at professorphlash.yahoo.invalid (Jo)
Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2004 05:20:50 -0000
Subject: Fan Fiction
In-Reply-To: <cf3hrj+li1v@...>
Message-ID: <cf71ji+8ih5@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "Adan" <adanabbett at y...> wrote:
> --- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, Marvin Crabtree <crabtree at k...> 
> 
> It's been a relatively new thing for me, too.  I was making up my 
own 
> before I started reading anyone else's.  Oooh, and if anyone wants 
a 
> link to some very nice Ginny stories (that are OBHWF now that I 
think 
> about it), let me know!
> 
> Adan, who is very talkative today



Interesting that you are doing some writing.  I just recently tried 
my hand at a little.  I'm not brave enough yet to publish it. Maybe 
someday.  I am interesting in the above mentioned stories.  Let me 
know something.  


I put something about "Texan" on the on the subject of the last post 
and forgot to make my point.  As I was typing the original post, I 
had to concentrate really hard to remember to avoid the "ya'll" 
thing.  Now I am thinking that I shouldn't have been worried about 
it.  It fits right in with the "must a could" and "fixin" phrases I 
use in my oral speech.  I grew up in East Texas.  At least I have 
lost a lot of that accent.

Professor Phlash
AKA  Jo

Who's handle was created with the help of my class about 3 or 4 years 
ago while creating labels for floo powder we were packaging.

Professor Phlash's 
Flamboyant Floo Powder




From adanabbett at adanabbett.yahoo.invalid  Mon Aug  9 16:20:59 2004
From: adanabbett at adanabbett.yahoo.invalid (Adan Abbett)
Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2004 09:20:59 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [HPFGU-Texas] Fan Fiction
In-Reply-To: <cf71ji+8ih5@...>
Message-ID: <20040809162059.74234.qmail@...>

Here's the links:
 
http://www.sugarquill.net/index.php?action=profile&id=343
 
In case that doesn't work, the author name is "mistral".  
 
I'd start with the two novelish length fics:  "Just Plain Harry", then "Ginny Weasley, In Her Own Words", same story with two perspectives.  Unfortunately, GWIHOW isn't completed as SugarQuill is strictly canon-based fanfic and the release of the books made it go AU.  I really should write her and see if she finished it somewhere else!
 
The others are all one pagers, with Unexpected Desire very much OBHWF. 
 
Oh, and it may be R/Hr, but "Whaddya Do That For?" is worth it for the last line alone.
 
 
IF you like your fic with a huge sense of humor, you might also (at the same site) try the works of author "Suburban House Elf".  I have only read "Harry Potter and the Brotherhood of the Besotted" as I just got this rec a couple of days ago from the lovely women at chicklit.com, but I'm going to have to try some more of hers.
 
I wasn't sure about reccing another site at HP4GU, that's why I am sending this via email.  Anyway, hope you likey!
Adan

Jo <crabtree at ...> wrote:
Interesting that you are doing some writing.  I just recently tried 
my hand at a little.  I'm not brave enough yet to publish it. Maybe 
someday.  I am interesting in the above mentioned stories.  Let me 
know something.  

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From adanabbett at adanabbett.yahoo.invalid  Mon Aug  9 16:41:58 2004
From: adanabbett at adanabbett.yahoo.invalid (Adan)
Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2004 16:41:58 -0000
Subject: Fan Fiction
In-Reply-To: <20040809162059.74234.qmail@...>
Message-ID: <cf89gm+m87q@...>

Well!  That'll teach me to try and be smart!

Obviously, I *thought* I was sending that via email and not the 
board.  Could've sworn I'd changed that address.  I guess I don't 
have Yahoo figured out after all.  Hrmph.

I guess I hope everyone likes those stories, now.

Adan, who hates it when she screws up even though she should be quite 
used to it




From crabtree at professorphlash.yahoo.invalid  Mon Aug  9 20:42:42 2004
From: crabtree at professorphlash.yahoo.invalid (Marvin Crabtree)
Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2004 15:42:42 -0500
Subject: [HPFGU-Texas] Fan Fiction
References: <20040809162059.74234.qmail@...>
Message-ID: <4117E1C1.205187AF@...>

Thanks for the info.  I am looking forward to the read.

Adan Abbett wrote:

>  Here's the links:
>
> http://www.sugarquill.net/index.php?action=profile&id=343
>
> In case that doesn't work, the author name is "mistral".
>
> I'd start with the two novelish length fics:  "Just Plain Harry", then
> "Ginny Weasley, In Her Own Words", same story with two perspectives.
> Unfortunately, GWIHOW isn't completed as SugarQuill is strictly
> canon-based fanfic and the release of the books made it go AU.  I
> really should write her and see if she finished it somewhere else!
>
> The others are all one pagers, with Unexpected Desire very much OBHWF.
>
> Oh, and it may be R/Hr, but "Whaddya Do That For?" is worth it for the
> last line alone.
>
>
> IF you like your fic with a huge sense of humor, you might also (at
> the same site) try the works of author "Suburban House Elf".  I have
> only read "Harry Potter and the Brotherhood of the Besotted" as I just
> got this rec a couple of days ago from the lovely women at
> chicklit.com, but I'm going to have to try some more of hers.
>
> I wasn't sure about reccing another site at HP4GU, that's why I am
> sending this via email.  Anyway, hope you likey!
> Adan
>
> Jo <crabtree at ...> wrote:
> Interesting that you are doing some writing.  I just recently tried
> my hand at a little.  I'm not brave enough yet to publish it. Maybe
> someday.  I am interesting in the above mentioned stories.  Let me
> know something.
>
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From adanabbett at adanabbett.yahoo.invalid  Wed Aug 11 00:55:53 2004
From: adanabbett at adanabbett.yahoo.invalid (Adan)
Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2004 00:55:53 -0000
Subject: Happy Birthday, Ginny Weasley!
Message-ID: <cfbqqp+m0tn@...>

Thanks to the magic of jkrowling.com, the question has been answered!

Woohoo!


Adam. who evidently gets excited over little stuff





From chell_e_bean at chelledein16.yahoo.invalid  Thu Aug 12 00:52:48 2004
From: chell_e_bean at chelledein16.yahoo.invalid (Michelle)
Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2004 00:52:48 -0000
Subject: Happy Birthday, Ginny Weasley!
In-Reply-To: <cfbqqp+m0tn@...>
Message-ID: <cfef10+8fos@...>

YEEHAW!!  I am so excited to know the answer, finally!  She's a Leo, just like 
our favorite green-eyed boy... ;)

Michelle




From chell_e_bean at chelledein16.yahoo.invalid  Sat Aug 14 04:44:32 2004
From: chell_e_bean at chelledein16.yahoo.invalid (Michelle)
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2004 04:44:32 -0000
Subject: Fan Fiction
In-Reply-To: <4117E1C1.205187AF@...>
Message-ID: <cfk5bg+vlth@...>


Okay, it has taken me a while to reply to this topic, but I am addicted to fanfic!!  
The Sugarquill is going to be my downfall because I spend so much time 
reading stories on that site.
For a long time I was worried that fanfic would interfere with my 
comprehension of canon HP but, after OotP came out, I was still able to keep 
the two genres straight. 
I have also written a few stories.  They are posted at Sink Into Your Eyes, an 
H/G website.  I am not brave enough to post them at the Sugarquill, yet.
Anyway, I just wanted to share that I am a fanfic reader.  Just to put in my two 
cents, The Sugarquill is my favorite site (duh) and FictionAlley is also good, 
though I find it difficult to locate the good stories there.  PhoenixSong is a fairly 
new fanfic site that is good, also: http://www.phoenixsong.net/
If you like Harry and Ginny things, try Sink Into Your Eyes, which is part of the 
H/G Network, located here: http://hgnetwork.co.uk/
Have fun if ya'll visit these!

Michelle
(who is rushing back to a story at The Sugarquill...)




From robgonz0 at robgonz0.yahoo.invalid  Sat Aug 14 17:19:01 2004
From: robgonz0 at robgonz0.yahoo.invalid (Robert Gonzalez)
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2004 10:19:01 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [HPFGU-Texas] Re: Fan Fiction
In-Reply-To: <cfk5bg+vlth@...>
Message-ID: <20040814171901.79231.qmail@...>

Yeah, fanfic is cool sometimes, if it is well written and too far out there. A dear friend of mine loves crossover stories but that's a bit out there for me. Harry meets Gandalf? Really now!
My favorite fan fic piece that i've read on Sugarquill has been Hermione Queen of Witches. Hermiones take on the events of the first four books. Hmmm....OotP might be there by now, I'll have to check.
I'll check out your links too.
 
Rob

Michelle <chell_e_bean at ...> wrote:

Okay, it has taken me a while to reply to this topic, but I am addicted to fanfic!!  
The Sugarquill is going to be my downfall because I spend so much time 
reading stories on that site.
For a long time I was worried that fanfic would interfere with my 
comprehension of canon HP but, after OotP came out, I was still able to keep 
the two genres straight. 
I have also written a few stories.  They are posted at Sink Into Your Eyes, an 
H/G website.  I am not brave enough to post them at the Sugarquill, yet.
Anyway, I just wanted to share that I am a fanfic reader.  Just to put in my two 
cents, The Sugarquill is my favorite site (duh) and FictionAlley is also good, 
though I find it difficult to locate the good stories there.  PhoenixSong is a fairly 
new fanfic site that is good, also: http://www.phoenixsong.net/
If you like Harry and Ginny things, try Sink Into Your Eyes, which is part of the 
H/G Network, located here: http://hgnetwork.co.uk/
Have fun if ya'll visit these!

Michelle
(who is rushing back to a story at The Sugarquill...)


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From chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid  Wed Aug 18 03:51:38 2004
From: chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid (chrisnlorrie)
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2004 03:51:38 -0000
Subject: the door
Message-ID: <cfujoa+3mhd@...>

Hello, all.

Just wondering what ya'll thought about the door on JKR's site.  The 
main lists are sooo massive, so I figured I'd just ask it here.

I really think it is Aberforth.  The tawny hair has me thinking it's 
him, because of Dumbledore's auburn hair.  But then, I started 
thinking about book 5, when Harry and Co. go to the Hog's Head for 
the DA meeting.  Harry notices the bartender, and he looks familiar, 
but Harry doesn't go into detail in the description.  If it was 
Aberforth, he could have been described there, and then nothing more 
could have been said.  So now I am thinking that maybe it isn't 
Aberforth, but someone entirely new.  Interesting little snippet of 
book, isn't it?  I think I am talking in circles because it's late 
and I am running on little sleep.

Any other comments?

Alora :)




From robgonz0 at robgonz0.yahoo.invalid  Wed Aug 18 11:18:02 2004
From: robgonz0 at robgonz0.yahoo.invalid (Robert Gonzalez)
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2004 06:18:02 -0500
Subject: [HPFGU-Texas] the door
In-Reply-To: <C95E3A4E91730B40A28332AC5BFD547C305CBE@...>
Message-ID: <C95E3A4E91730B40A28332AC5BFD547C220C44@...>

I?ve not had the time to yet to go to the website and jump through the
hoops. Could someone please privately forward me the text of what is
found there?
 
Appreciatively,
Rob
 
-----Original Message-----
From: chrisnlorrie [mailto:chrisnlorrie at ...] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 10:52 PM
To: HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com
Subject: [HPFGU-Texas] the door
 
Hello, all.

Just wondering what ya'll thought about the door on JKR's site.  The 
main lists are sooo massive, so I figured I'd just ask it here.

I really think it is Aberforth.  The tawny hair has me thinking it's 
him, because of Dumbledore's auburn hair.  But then, I started 
thinking about book 5, when Harry and Co. go to the Hog's Head for 
the DA meeting.  Harry notices the bartender, and he looks familiar, 
but Harry doesn't go into detail in the description.  If it was 
Aberforth, he could have been described there, and then nothing more 
could have been said.  So now I am thinking that maybe it isn't 
Aberforth, but someone entirely new.  Interesting little snippet of 
book, isn't it?  I think I am talking in circles because it's late 
and I am running on little sleep.

Any other comments?

Alora :)





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From kelleythompson at kelleyscorpio.yahoo.invalid  Wed Aug 18 13:56:25 2004
From: kelleythompson at kelleyscorpio.yahoo.invalid (Kelley)
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2004 13:56:25 -0000
Subject: *SPOILER* The text behind the door (Re: the door)
In-Reply-To: <C95E3A4E91730B40A28332AC5BFD547C220C44@...>
Message-ID: <cfvn69+jmos@...>

Rob wrote:
> I've not had the time to yet to go to the website and jump through 
> the hoops. Could someone please privately forward me the text of 
> what is found there?


Figured I'd just post it here in case others want to see it, too.  If 
you *don't* want to see it, stop reading! <g>

*
*
*
*
*

"(He) looked rather like an old lion. There were streaks of grey
in his mane of tawny hair and his bushy eyebrows; he had keen 
yellowish eyes behind a pair of wire-rimmed spectacles and a certain
rangy, loping grace even though he walked with a slight limp."

My guess is that this is the new DADA teacher, possibly someone we've 
heard about it passing.  Don't think it's the HBP, Lupin's dad, 
Aberforth, Godric Gryffindor, or McClaggan.  Well, maybe McClaggan...

;-)

--Kelley




From chell_e_bean at chelledein16.yahoo.invalid  Thu Aug 19 03:14:59 2004
From: chell_e_bean at chelledein16.yahoo.invalid (Michelle)
Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2004 03:14:59 -0000
Subject: *SPOILER* The text behind the door (Re: the door)
In-Reply-To: <cfvn69+jmos@...>
Message-ID: <cg15vj+t4p5@...>

I agree with Kelley.  I don't think we are going to be able to guess who it is.  
My best guess is the new DADA prof, but that seems kind of obvious.  

Don't hate me, but I wasn't terribly impressed with this detail.  Come back in a 
year or two or three and, maybe, this will be the deatil that makes the whole 
book, but for now, I don't know who this is, so I don't care.  We had to jump 
through some major hoops for that one and I felt a little let down.  It has 
caused quite a stir, though.  I'm not trash talking Jo, either, she is still brilliant 
and flawless in my eyes.

Really, I am more curious where the code came from.  30-27-23.  Someone 
said these numbers are the ages of Percy, F&G, and Ginny currently (in 
2004), but I looked some stuff up and have a question.  Does anyone know 
Neil Murray's (Jo's husband) birthday?  Jessica's is 27th July  and David's is 
23rd March.  Maybe Neil's is the 30th of some month... 

Anyway, it's late and I have to work early tomorrow.  Ya'll take care!




From adanabbett at adanabbett.yahoo.invalid  Fri Aug 20 18:11:22 2004
From: adanabbett at adanabbett.yahoo.invalid (Adan)
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2004 18:11:22 -0000
Subject: the door
In-Reply-To: <cfujoa+3mhd@...>
Message-ID: <cg5esa+3vm1@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "chrisnlorrie" 
<chrisnlorrie at y...> 

Alora wrote:

> Just wondering what ya'll thought about the door on JKR's site.  
The main lists are sooo massive, so I figured I'd just ask it here.
> > I really think it is Aberforth.  The tawny hair has me thinking 
it's him, because of Dumbledore's auburn hair.  But then, I started 
> thinking about book 5, when Harry and Co. go to the Hog's Head for 
> the DA meeting.  Harry notices the bartender, and he looks 
familiar, but Harry doesn't go into detail in the description.  If it 
was Aberforth, he could have been described there, and then nothing 
more could have been said.  So now I am thinking that maybe it isn't 
> Aberforth, but someone entirely new.  

Adan replies:

When I first read the snippet, I immediately thought Godric 
Gryffindor.  But would he have had glasses?  Did they exist then?  So 
that put a little doubt into my head.  It would go nicely with the 
theory of him being the HBP.  Probably too nicely.

Aberforth came to mind next.  But I think that may be coincidental 
after have JKR confirm that he is, in fact, the barman at the 
Hogshead as so many of us had surmised.  I got one right!  WooHoo!

It probably is no one that anyone will every be able to come up with 
because that seems to be the way that evil woman JKR works... and I 
mean that in the nicest of ways!




From adanabbett at adanabbett.yahoo.invalid  Fri Aug 20 18:31:16 2004
From: adanabbett at adanabbett.yahoo.invalid (Adan)
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2004 18:31:16 -0000
Subject: Halfway? Bah!
Message-ID: <cg5g1k+97hm@...>

Am I the only one that doesn't believe JKR is only halfway through 
with HBP?  I keep reading this, but that isn't how I saw her quote at 
all.

>From the 2004 Edinburgh Book Festival
Q: Out of all your books, which book is your favorite?
JKR:  It varies.  I would have to say that it is probably Harry 
Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, although at the moment - it is 
unfair of me to say it - Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince is my 
favourite book.  Sorry.  I am the only one who has read it and I 
think it is rather good.  I am normally like this when I write a 
book.  Usually when I am just over halfway I normally love it,  but 
by the time I finish it I completely despise it and think it is 
worthless rubbish.  At the moment, I really like how the sixth book 
is going.  A lot happens in the sixth book and a lot of questions are 
answered.  I really have a sense that we are nearly there and it is 
time for answers, not more questions and clues, although obviously 
there are a few more clues as I'm not quite finished yet.  I hope 
that that is sufficiently frustrating for you, knowing that you can't 
read it yet!


Okay.  See, I think there are three ways to look at this, with 
the "halfway done writing" conclusion being my least likely.  The 
people writing this seem to get to the word halfway and stop.  I do 
not agree with this.

I *think* that she is way more than halfway done and is surprised to 
find herself still liking it rather than growing in despise.

The unusally optimistic (for me) view would be that she's written the 
whole enchilada and is working on the revision, possibly even halfway 
done with this as well.  She says "she's the only one to have read" 
the book... so it could be done.  The "I'm not finished yet" 
referring to the series, not book 6.

Hi.  I'm Pollyanna.  Niced to meet you.

AKA
Adan, who likes #3 best but feels safer going with #2




From chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid  Sat Aug 21 18:15:21 2004
From: chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid (chrisnlorrie)
Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2004 18:15:21 -0000
Subject: Halfway? Bah!
In-Reply-To: <cg5g1k+97hm@...>
Message-ID: <cg83fp+c4nj@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "Adan" <adanabbett at y...> wrote:
> Am I the only one that doesn't believe JKR is only halfway through 
> with HBP?  
> I *think* that she is way more than halfway done and is surprised 
to 
> find herself still liking it rather than growing in despise.
> 
> The unusally optimistic (for me) view would be that she's written 
the 
> whole enchilada and is working on the revision, possibly even 
halfway 
> done with this as well.  She says "she's the only one to have 
read" 
> the book... so it could be done.  The "I'm not finished yet" 
> referring to the series, not book 6.
> 
> Hi.  I'm Pollyanna.  Niced to meet you.


*LOL*


I think I am with you, Adan.  I desperately want to believe that she 
is really close.  She did say that the new baby wouldn't interfere 
with the writing, so I like to think that the gist of the book is 
written.  Which means, as you say, she's probably 
revising/changing/fixing things in it - tweaking it, so to speak.  
Please, oh PLEASE.  

And then there are days when I wonder, "What will I do when I have 
all seven books completed and read and re-read?  Sometimes the wait 
is a bit fun!

Alora :)




From robgonz0 at robgonz0.yahoo.invalid  Sat Aug 21 22:13:09 2004
From: robgonz0 at robgonz0.yahoo.invalid (Robert Gonzalez)
Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2004 15:13:09 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [HPFGU-Texas] Re: Halfway? Bah!
In-Reply-To: <cg83fp+c4nj@...>
Message-ID: <20040821221309.78220.qmail@...>

I thought that I had heard that she was through with the first draft. Depending on how she works I could see that as being halfway. Half the total time being spent getting the gist of the story down and the other half being spent polishing it up.
 
rob

chrisnlorrie <chrisnlorrie at ...> wrote:
--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "Adan" <adanabbett at y...> wrote:
> Am I the only one that doesn't believe JKR is only halfway through 
> with HBP?  
> I *think* that she is way more than halfway done and is surprised 
to 
> find herself still liking it rather than growing in despise.
> 
> The unusally optimistic (for me) view would be that she's written 
the 
> whole enchilada and is working on the revision, possibly even 
halfway 
> done with this as well.  She says "she's the only one to have 
read" 
> the book... so it could be done.  The "I'm not finished yet" 
> referring to the series, not book 6.
> 
> Hi.  I'm Pollyanna.  Niced to meet you.


*LOL*


I think I am with you, Adan.  I desperately want to believe that she 
is really close.  She did say that the new baby wouldn't interfere 
with the writing, so I like to think that the gist of the book is 
written.  Which means, as you say, she's probably 
revising/changing/fixing things in it - tweaking it, so to speak.  
Please, oh PLEASE.  

And then there are days when I wonder, "What will I do when I have 
all seven books completed and read and re-read?  Sometimes the wait 
is a bit fun!

Alora :)


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From adanabbett at adanabbett.yahoo.invalid  Sun Aug 22 01:46:03 2004
From: adanabbett at adanabbett.yahoo.invalid (Adan)
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2004 01:46:03 -0000
Subject: Happy Birthday, Percy!
Message-ID: <cg8tsr+cjjn@...>

According to jkrowling.com, Percy's birthday is August 22.

Which means that he, too, is Leo.  Though he is a cusp baby and can 
therefore have some Virgo traits as well.  If you're into that kind 
of thing.

I am now quite frightfully obsessed with checking her website.

Adan, who doesn't particularly care for Percy right now but wishes 
him the best anyway




From chell_e_bean at chelledein16.yahoo.invalid  Sat Aug 28 15:52:50 2004
From: chell_e_bean at chelledein16.yahoo.invalid (Michelle)
Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2004 15:52:50 -0000
Subject: Happy Birthday, Percy!
In-Reply-To: <cg8tsr+cjjn@...>
Message-ID: <cgq9oi+781s@...>

-I am totally obsessed with JK Rowling.com also.  I get so disappointed, 
though, when there are no updates.  Speaking of updates, I am going a little 
insane.  The Sugar Quill is offline until Sept. 2.  I can't read my fanfics!  




From krissysaldivar at krissysaldivar.yahoo.invalid  Mon Aug 30 17:55:29 2004
From: krissysaldivar at krissysaldivar.yahoo.invalid (krissy)
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 17:55:29 -0000
Subject: Coming out of Lurkdom
In-Reply-To: <cf3hrj+li1v@...>
Message-ID: <cgvpmh+9qpf@...>

Hi, I am new to this post, but I can definately relate to having 
other people comment on the "appropriateness" of my Harry fixation.  
Our church is anti-Potter, but my home is not.  And as to you 
sttatement about a higher being having a sense of humor, remember at 
the beginning of Dogma where it states that God does have a sense of 
humor, just look at the platypus!





From krissysaldivar at krissysaldivar.yahoo.invalid  Mon Aug 30 17:44:16 2004
From: krissysaldivar at krissysaldivar.yahoo.invalid (krissy)
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 17:44:16 -0000
Subject: the door
Message-ID: <cgvp1g+p7d8@...>

Could someone please give me the  heads up on the door.  Everytime I 
have visited the site, the door has either been opened and empty or 
there is a do not disturb sign.  When do you know to check and find 
stuff behind there?





From BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid  Tue Aug 31 15:11:01 2004
From: BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid (BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid)
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 11:11:01 EDT
Subject: I am such a big Potter geek...
Message-ID: <36.615360f8.2e65ef05@...>

I found a HP themed messenger bag on the Hot Topic website, and put in a 
"wish list" and emailed the link to my husband.

Heh.  And I'll carry my stuff around in it too.  To the gym, to scrapbook 
events, to classes, to the library, etc... 

For those who are looking for not terribly "kid" HP merchandise, check out 
Hot Topic's website.  They have Potter t-shirts, watches, and other stuff.  

tracy


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From adanabbett at adanabbett.yahoo.invalid  Tue Aug 31 17:47:16 2004
From: adanabbett at adanabbett.yahoo.invalid (Adan)
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 17:47:16 -0000
Subject: the door
In-Reply-To: <cgvp1g+p7d8@...>
Message-ID: <ch2dj4+akl3@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, 

krissy wrote:
> Could someone please give me the  heads up on the door.  Everytime 
I have visited the site, the door has either been opened and empty or 
> there is a do not disturb sign.  When do you know to check and find 
> stuff behind there?

If the "Do Not Disturb" sign is off of the door then there is 
something back there.  It may look empty, but it is not.  Some people 
have difficulty getting the clues that are there if they don't empty 
their cache files on their computer.  I know that stopped a friend of 
mine at first.

The initial time the door opened it showed a brick wall.  Some people 
were able to put 2 & 2 together with Hagrid's entering Diagon Alley 
and just started randomly searching the bricks for the ones to hit.  
Then it was just a matter of more patience searching the space for 
the light.

This last time, I have no idea how anyone figured it out.  I saw the 
excerpt because I used instructions I found on another site, maybe 
HP4GU, maybe somewhere else.  I don't recall.  But to my quickly 
aging mind, it was impossible without the steps being given to me.  I 
would seriously like to know how the first person figured out they 
had to wait for Peeves on the "Extra Stuff" page!  Certainly it was 
someone much more knowledgeable about computers than I am... though 
that doesn't really narrow the field much.

Unfortunately, I think the door is now locked.  Hopefully it will 
be "disturbable" again soon.

Adan




From chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid  Tue Aug 31 20:51:30 2004
From: chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid (chrisnlorrie)
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 20:51:30 -0000
Subject: I am such a big Potter geek...
In-Reply-To: <36.615360f8.2e65ef05@...>
Message-ID: <ch2oci+dkdv@...>

--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, BornOfMoonAndSea at a... wrote:
> I found a HP themed messenger bag on the Hot Topic website, and 
put in a 
> "wish list" and emailed the link to my husband.
> 
> Heh.  And I'll carry my stuff around in it too.  To the gym, to 
scrapbook 
> events, to classes, to the library, etc... 
> 
> For those who are looking for not terribly "kid" HP merchandise, 
check out 
> Hot Topic's website.  They have Potter t-shirts, watches, and 
other stuff.  
>

I just realized when I went to the mall (Grapevine Mills mall in 
Grapevine) that there is a Hot Topic store there.  Hello!  How long 
has THAT been there??  Anyway, they had some really cool t-shirts, 
that messenger bag, trading cards and leather wallets and 
wristbands.  She said they had some more HP stuff on order because 
they had sold out of ball caps and back packs.  I loved the t-shirts 
with Harry and Ron on them but, like everything else these days, 
they were so incredibly TEENY.  Now, I am a small person, but I 
don't want a t-shirt squeezing the breath out of me.  I will 
definitely be going back to see what comes in next....cool little 
shop.

Alora :)




From chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid  Tue Sep  7 20:24:13 2004
From: chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid (chrisnlorrie)
Date: Tue, 07 Sep 2004 20:24:13 -0000
Subject: school's in session
Message-ID: <chl5dd+gpul@...>

Can you tell that school has started?  All my boys are up their 
eyeballs in homework, preparing for the $%&*@# TAKS tests.  That's 
what they base an entire year on around here, right? ;)

Anyone else around here hate that test as much as I do?  

I saw the recent pics of Daniel R. and Emma W. filming GoF.  Dan has 
become such a tall stick!  How fast they grow.  There are days when 
I look at my kids and swear they are growing right in front of me.  
Has anyone else watched "The Best Summer Ever" on VH1?  They talk 
about PoA being a great summer movie, but that Daniel is growing too 
fast and outgrowing Harry, so to speak.  Aaaarrgghh!  Why do people 
keep bringing that up?!  I think it's fine, kids grow.

Any opinions out there? 

Alora ;)




From boggles at omorka.yahoo.invalid  Sat Sep 11 22:52:38 2004
From: boggles at omorka.yahoo.invalid (Jennifer Boggess Ramon)
Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2004 17:52:38 -0500
Subject: [HPFGU-Texas] Digest Number 132
In-Reply-To: <1094659569.1099.71704.m12@yahoogroups.com>
References: <1094659569.1099.71704.m12@yahoogroups.com>
Message-ID: <p05210602bd6931b0bc40@[192.168.1.100]>

At 4:06 PM +0000 9/8/04, "chrisnlorrie" <chrisnlorrie at ...> wrote:
>
>Can you tell that school has started?  All my boys are up their
>eyeballs in homework, preparing for the $%&*@# TAKS tests.  That's
>what they base an entire year on around here, right? ;)
>
>Anyone else around here hate that test as much as I do?

Yes.  (I'm a teacher, BTW.)

>Has anyone else watched "The Best Summer Ever" on VH1?  They talk
>about PoA being a great summer movie, but that Daniel is growing too
>fast and outgrowing Harry, so to speak.  Aaaarrgghh!  Why do people
>keep bringing that up?!  I think it's fine, kids grow.
>
>Any opinions out there?

Haven't seen the show, but the first chapter of OotP mentions how 
much growing Harry's done recently - seems to me Radcliffe is only a 
little ahead of schedule!
-- 

  - Boggles, aka J. C. B. Ramon			boggles(at)earthlink.net
"It is not knowledge, but the act of learning, not possession but the 
act of getting there, which grants the greatest enjoyment. "
	- Gauss, in a Letter to Bolyai, 1808.



From chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid  Tue Oct 12 19:37:15 2004
From: chrisnlorrie at alora67.yahoo.invalid (chrisnlorrie)
Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 19:37:15 -0000
Subject: another character dying
In-Reply-To: <ck9csj+q9as@...>
Message-ID: <ckhbpb+oc80@...>


--- In HPFGU-Texas at yahoogroups.com, "krissy" <krissysaldivar at h...> 
wrote:
> 
> http://entertainment.msn.com/celebs/article.aspx?news=170091
> 
> I just read that JKR is killing another character in HBP, any 
> specualtion as to who it will be?


OoOooh, I don't know if I want to touch this one.  I see Harry and 
Hermione working so much together, that I am afraid it might be 
Ron.  I keep thinking about the prophecy, and how it mentions that 
Harry has a power that the Dark Lord knows not.  Could that power 
not only be the love and compassion Harry has for his friends, or 
could the power BE those friends?  I don't think Voldemort has 
friends - he has people that obey him and hang with him mostly out 
of fear.  I think someone will die, but I am never good at guessing 
who it will be.  I do think that somehow, his friends will help him 
defeat Voldemort, and it's possible that one of them might be lost.  
I just don't know.....

Alora :) 






From BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid  Fri Oct 15 07:48:45 2004
From: BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid (BornOfMoonAndSea at bornofmoonandsea.yahoo.invalid)
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2004 03:48:45 EDT
Subject: who's gonna die speculation...
Message-ID: <1f5.e8ebf1.2ea0dadd@...>

I'm going to try not to get caught up in speculating who's gonna die, and how 
it's gonna happen.  

In fact, I've decided to try and not really do much speculating at all and 
just wait until the book comes out and enjoy it with as few preconcieved notions 
as possible.

On another note, I got my Hogwarts school crest messenger bag from Hot Topic. 
 I had to order it from the website because the two HT's I stopped by locally 
didn't have it and the clerks never recalled even seeing anything but HP tee 
shirts and stickers in the store.  But it's pretty good for the price.  
Nothing special.  Part silkscreened and part embroidered school crest on the outer 
flap.  Kind of canvas fabric with webbing strap.  Plastic buckles and such.  
The inside is lined with flimsy vinyl, but what do you expect.  A kind of HP 
with lightning bolt on the inside organizer section.  The body of the bag is big 
enough to tote stuff around in. I had hoped on a bit better quality, but it 
was not as poorly made as I feared it could have been.  I'm happy with it.  

Tracy


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