From b_drey at yahoo.com Wed Dec 1 04:00:00 1999 From: b_drey at yahoo.com (b_drey at yahoo.com) Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 23:00:00 -0500 Subject: NYT Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C148 From: b_drey Subject: NYT Date: 11/30/99 11:00 pm (ET) There's an article about Harry Potter on the front page of the Living section of today's NYT. I haven't read it yet, but it looks like it might represent serious intellectual acceptance of Harry Potter (!!) :-))) (not that there's anything wrong with that--Harry won't hurt the intellectuals :-)). Barbara From Ravenw0lf at yahoo.com Wed Dec 1 19:19:00 1999 From: Ravenw0lf at yahoo.com (Ravenw0lf at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 01 Dec 1999 14:19:00 -0500 Subject: Hello! Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C149 From: Ravenw0lf Subject: Hello! Date: 12/1/99 2:19 pm (ET) Hey, I just joined this club! I am a 25 year old woman who loves Harry Potter books! I am glad I found a place to talk to other people who enjoy thesr books as much as I do! I have read all three and am eagerly awaiting the 4th. From tracilbell at yahoo.com Wed Dec 1 19:39:00 1999 From: tracilbell at yahoo.com (tracilbell at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 01 Dec 1999 14:39:00 -0500 Subject: Hello! Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C150 From: tracilbell Subject: Re: Hello! Reply To: [Yahoo! #149] Hello! Date: 12/1/99 2:39 pm (ET) Welcome to the new members!! I too am looking forward to the 4th book. I was just thinking the other day...with all this talk of banning and what not, little do these banning morons realize they are actually helping sell more books!! heheheh So, let these Muggles drone away...all the better for Jo Rowling Traci From tracilbell at yahoo.com Fri Dec 3 18:49:00 1999 From: tracilbell at yahoo.com (tracilbell at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 03 Dec 1999 13:49:00 -0500 Subject: Cloth Covered versions Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C151 From: tracilbell Subject: Cloth Covered versions Date: 12/3/99 1:49 pm (ET) Holy cow. I noticed my local bookstore started selling the UK Cloth covered versions of the books today. They clock in at $43.00 each! Yikes..that's way more than I can afford From engwife at yahoo.com Tue Dec 7 02:39:00 1999 From: engwife at yahoo.com (engwife at yahoo.com) Date: Mon, 06 Dec 1999 21:39:00 -0500 Subject: Cloth Covered versions Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C152 From: engwife Subject: Re: Cloth Covered versions Reply To: [Yahoo! #151] Cloth Covered versions Date: 12/6/99 9:39 pm (ET) $43.00!!!! That's outrageous!! When will paper backs be available for Book 2 and 3? From chick_of_slytherin at yahoo.com Wed Dec 8 02:15:00 1999 From: chick_of_slytherin at yahoo.com (chick_of_slytherin at yahoo.com) Date: Tue, 07 Dec 1999 21:15:00 -0500 Subject: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C153 From: chick_of_slytherin Subject: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Date: 12/7/99 9:15 pm (ET) hello adults im a 13 year old with a favor to ask of you all. If you will please tell me what you think as a parent or teacher or harry fanatic about what you think of the book. Please use enriched lang. cause my teacher is big on that. I have to write a report and use direct quotes from people. so write something profesional please :) THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From ssg_boy at yahoo.com Wed Dec 8 14:38:00 1999 From: ssg_boy at yahoo.com (ssg_boy at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 08 Dec 1999 09:38:00 -0500 Subject: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C154 From: ssg_boy Subject: Re: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Reply To: [Yahoo! #153] HEY READ PLEASE!!! Date: 12/8/99 9:38 am (ET) <<Please use enriched lang. cause my teacher is big on that. I have to write a report and use direct quotes...>> Enriched language? What does that mean? Do you mean instead of saying "I like the books," I should say something like "Obtaining each Harry Potter book and devouring it as quickly as possible is a desideratum. The Harry Potter series is currently a trilogy on the path to becoming a seven-volume magnum opus, though we enthusiastic fans wish it were a septuagint. Momentarily suspending realistic ruminations about Ms. Rowling's life expectancy, seventy would surpass even the wildest fan's expectations, and we do regard the Potter series with a degree of reverence approaching that of Sacred Scripture." How's that? Personally, I prefer "I like the books" to the "enriched" junk I just wrote, but that's probably between me and your teacher. The ability to express thoughts clearly in plain English is an important skill that is difficult to develop. Lots of students fluff up their essays with unnecessary three-dollar words, adjectives, and adverbs because they get rewarded for doing so. Believe me, it's harder to write something that is consistently readable than it is to "enrich" an essay. I once took a writing class that included a very interesting exercise. We had to write a one or two-page essay in which all words except for proper nouns had to be one syllable. Try it just for fun. Chances are you'll wind up writing a very powerful, direct, hard-hitting essay. It's certainly not applicable to every writing situation, but it's a great exercise. Good luck! Brian From tracilbell at yahoo.com Wed Dec 8 17:47:00 1999 From: tracilbell at yahoo.com (tracilbell at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 08 Dec 1999 12:47:00 -0500 Subject: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C155 From: tracilbell Subject: Re: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Reply To: [Yahoo! #154] Re: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Date: 12/8/99 12:47 pm (ET) Well, how does one follow the eloquence of our Brian :) I 'like the books' too...actually I love the books. To me they are utter escapism for both adults and children. I heard a description from someone not long ago that you can 'escape into the world of Harry Potter'. That about says it for me. Any reference to devil worship and encouraging small childrens heads to spin around and spit pea soup is rubish, orchestrated by mugglish morons whose idea of a good time on a saturday night is trimming their nose hair and boycotting the Disney Channel. I have enjoyed these books like none I have read in the past 20 years..and that's saing something. It is the story of a small boy, who by overcoming the misery of his start in the world, gains the respect of his schoolmates and elders alike. Harry Rocks. period Traci From nlpnt at yahoo.com Wed Dec 8 23:43:00 1999 From: nlpnt at yahoo.com (nlpnt at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 08 Dec 1999 18:43:00 -0500 Subject: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C156 From: nlpnt Subject: Re: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Reply To: [Yahoo! #155] Re: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Date: 12/8/99 6:43 pm (ET) I ran out of enriched language this morning so you'll have to settle for whole wheat. I like the Harry books because they're better than they have to be- that's rare in modern media. From nlpnt at yahoo.com Wed Dec 8 23:45:00 1999 From: nlpnt at yahoo.com (nlpnt at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 08 Dec 1999 18:45:00 -0500 Subject: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C157 From: nlpnt Subject: Re: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Reply To: [Yahoo! #156] Re: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Date: 12/8/99 6:45 pm (ET) Forgot to say.....yeah, I'd like 70 of 'em, too. From madamewitch at yahoo.com Thu Dec 9 01:30:00 1999 From: madamewitch at yahoo.com (madamewitch at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 08 Dec 1999 20:30:00 -0500 Subject: dying to play a good game of quidditch Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C158 From: madamewitch Subject: dying to play a good game of quidditch Date: 12/8/99 8:30 pm (ET) Does anyone know of a site that's currently running a well-conceived quidditch game? I'd love to be involved. If there isn't a good one out there, how about we start one in this club? From ny152_sweden at yahoo.com Thu Dec 9 21:13:00 1999 From: ny152_sweden at yahoo.com (ny152_sweden at yahoo.com) Date: Thu, 09 Dec 1999 16:13:00 -0500 Subject: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C159 From: ny152_sweden Subject: Re: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Reply To: [Yahoo! #154] Re: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Date: 12/9/99 4:13 pm (ET) Well, after this wallowing in enriched language I feel to intimidated to say anything other than "I love the Harry-books because they have such a lovely set of characters, not only Harry but all the way down.". If you want something more eloquent than that from me you will get it in swedish... Cat From internationalads at yahoo.com Thu Dec 9 21:35:00 1999 From: internationalads at yahoo.com (internationalads at yahoo.com) Date: Thu, 09 Dec 1999 16:35:00 -0500 Subject: Has anyone seen harrypotterstore.com Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C160 From: internationalads Subject: Has anyone seen harrypotterstore.com Date: 12/9/99 4:35 pm (ET) Harrypotterstore.com is the only place where i have seen some merchandise - except for Yahoo! auctions where there is quite a bit of junk merchandise for sale. Have you seen any other site? From kteachkids at yahoo.com Fri Dec 10 03:35:00 1999 From: kteachkids at yahoo.com (kteachkids at yahoo.com) Date: Thu, 09 Dec 1999 22:35:00 -0500 Subject: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C161 From: kteachkids Subject: Re: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Reply To: [Yahoo! #153] HEY READ PLEASE!!! Date: 12/9/99 10:35 pm (ET) I am an eight grade Special Education Teacher. I deal specifically with students who have a great deal of difficultly with reading and have somewhat of a negative feeling towards anything having to do with the topic. For the first time in a long while I have seen their eyes sparkle and hear them beg me for more. From kteachkids at yahoo.com Fri Dec 10 03:39:00 1999 From: kteachkids at yahoo.com (kteachkids at yahoo.com) Date: Thu, 09 Dec 1999 22:39:00 -0500 Subject: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C162 From: kteachkids Subject: Re: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Reply To: [Yahoo! #153] HEY READ PLEASE!!! Date: 12/9/99 10:39 pm (ET) I am an eighth grade Special Education Teacher. I deal specifically with students who have a great deal of difficultly with reading and have somewhat of a negative feeling towards anything having to do with the topic. For the first time in a long while I have seen their eyes sparkle and hear them beg me for more. I, myself, think J.K. Rowling surpasses Roald Dahl and equals C.S. Lewis in her abilty to present vivid imagery at a challenging yet accessable level. From ssg_boy at yahoo.com Fri Dec 10 14:49:00 1999 From: ssg_boy at yahoo.com (ssg_boy at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 09:49:00 -0500 Subject: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C163 From: ssg_boy Subject: Re: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Reply To: [Yahoo! #159] Re: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Date: 12/10/99 9:49 am (ET) <<Well, after this wallowing in enriched language I feel too intimidated to say anything other than "I love the Harry-books because they have such a lovely set of characters, not only Harry but all the way down.". If you want something more eloquent than that from me you will get it in swedish...>> Sounds very eloquent to me! By the way, I wouldn't mind seeing a comment about Harry in Swedish, especially if a rough translation into English is provided. Brian From tracilbell at yahoo.com Fri Dec 10 16:48:00 1999 From: tracilbell at yahoo.com (tracilbell at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 11:48:00 -0500 Subject: Has anyone seen harrypotterstore.com Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C164 From: tracilbell Subject: Re: Has anyone seen harrypotterstore.com Reply To: [Yahoo! #160] Has anyone seen harrypotterstore.com Date: 12/10/99 11:48 am (ET) whoa, entirely cheesy stuff and highly illegal too. I hope those paranoid big-brother types at Scholastic don't take notice From ny152_sweden at yahoo.com Fri Dec 10 17:21:00 1999 From: ny152_sweden at yahoo.com (ny152_sweden at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 12:21:00 -0500 Subject: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C165 From: ny152_sweden Subject: Re: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Reply To: [Yahoo! #163] Re: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Date: 12/10/99 12:21 pm (ET) You wanted a comment in swedish - he he he... Here we go: Rowlings har lyckats skapa en historia som f'r mig att 'nska att jag vore 12 'r igen. Hon f'r mig att vilja g' p' Hogwatch, spela quidditch och umg's med Harry och hans v'nner p' ett s'tt som ingen bok gjort sen jag VAR 12 'r och l'ste Blyton och ville vara med i de 'ventyren - inga andra paralleller dragna. You want a translation..? Ask nicely - or maybe get a swedish-english dictionary..? :) Ahahahaha(malicious laugh...) Cat From ssg_boy at yahoo.com Fri Dec 10 19:25:00 1999 From: ssg_boy at yahoo.com (ssg_boy at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 14:25:00 -0500 Subject: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C166 From: ssg_boy Subject: Re: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Reply To: [Yahoo! #165] Re: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Date: 12/10/99 2:25 pm (ET) <<You wanted a comment in swedish - he he he... Here we go:>> I love it! Unless they're false cognates, I can make out some words with obvious English counterparts ("historia"), and some others from other experiences (e.g., "spela" must be "game" or "sport" because it's next to "quidditch" and I remember the German word "spiel"). "Ar" must be "year" but now I'm getting less confident. Such poking around isn't going to help me too much, so it's either time to learn Swedish or ask you nicely for a translation. :) Take care, Brian From mystril at yahoo.com Sat Dec 11 04:16:00 1999 From: mystril at yahoo.com (mystril at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 23:16:00 -0500 Subject: Has anyone seen harrypotterstore.com Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C167 From: Mystril Subject: Re: Has anyone seen harrypotterstore.com Reply To: [Yahoo! #164] Re: Has anyone seen harrypotterstore.com Date: 12/10/99 11:16 pm (ET) I second this...where'd they get those awful designs, if you're going to counterfeit stuff, at least make it look somewhat cool. (Not that I'm condoning copyright infringement or any other laws they're breaking) From ny152_sweden at yahoo.com Sat Dec 11 15:20:00 1999 From: ny152_sweden at yahoo.com (ny152_sweden at yahoo.com) Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 10:20:00 -0500 Subject: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C168 From: ny152_sweden Subject: Re: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Reply To: [Yahoo! #165] Re: HEY READ PLEASE!!! Date: 12/11/99 10:20 am (ET) Since there's obviously no future swedish students around here I'll translate. Rowlins has created a story that makes me wish I was 12 years old again so that I could go to Hogwatch, play quidditch and hang out with Harry and his friends in a way that no author's done since I actually WAS 12 and read Blyton and wanted to be in on all the adventures - no other resemblances noticed. Not as exciting as in swedish, is it... Cat From chick_of_slytherin at yahoo.com Sat Dec 11 18:01:00 1999 From: chick_of_slytherin at yahoo.com (chick_of_slytherin at yahoo.com) Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 13:01:00 -0500 Subject: ooh thanks! Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C169 From: chick_of_slytherin Subject: ooh thanks! Date: 12/11/99 1:01 pm (ET) thatnks alot got alot of good stuff ta use in my report !!!! you guys rock! take care! love, Sarah From ssg_boy at yahoo.com Sat Dec 11 20:01:00 1999 From: ssg_boy at yahoo.com (ssg_boy at yahoo.com) Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 15:01:00 -0500 Subject: ooh thanks! Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C170 From: ssg_boy Subject: Re: ooh thanks! Reply To: [Yahoo! #169] ooh thanks! Date: 12/11/99 3:01 pm (ET) And to think that I thought the day would never come when I help somebody from Slytherin <g>. Brian From norevoli at yahoo.com Sun Dec 12 05:21:00 1999 From: norevoli at yahoo.com (norevoli at yahoo.com) Date: Sun, 12 Dec 1999 00:21:00 -0500 Subject: Hi, I just joined Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C171 From: norevoli Subject: Hi, I just joined Date: 12/12/99 12:21 am (ET) Nothing new with what I am about to discuss. You all know that Harry Potter is and amazing book and that it is something that everyone should read atleast once in their life time. I hope that I get to meet a few of you guys hope to chat with you one day norevoli From JanisaA at yahoo.com Mon Dec 13 16:46:00 1999 From: JanisaA at yahoo.com (JanisaA at yahoo.com) Date: Mon, 13 Dec 1999 11:46:00 -0500 Subject: observations Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C172 From: JanisaA Subject: observations Date: 12/13/99 11:46 am (ET) Hi all, I'm new here, so sorry if this has already been posted. Has anyone noticed that in the first two books at least, Harry may get good adventures, but he's actually hindering the process of justice/helping the 'bad guys'. Book one- Quirrel could never have gotten the stone out of the mirror by himself- Harry had to be there for there to actually be any risk of him getting it in the first place. Book 2- if he'd just told everyone that he was hearing weird voices around the school, someone would have figured out that it was a snake (Hermione did). Book 3- he scared Pettigrew into returning to Voldemort, and set Black free (we still don't know if he made the right decision there). Well, I just needed to vent all that to some people. Thanks for listening, Judith From lisavision at yahoo.com Mon Dec 13 20:44:00 1999 From: lisavision at yahoo.com (lisavision at yahoo.com) Date: Mon, 13 Dec 1999 15:44:00 -0500 Subject: observations Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C173 From: lisavision Subject: Re: observations Reply To: [Yahoo! #172] observations Date: 12/13/99 3:44 pm (ET) you made some good points and I get what youre saying. however J.K Rowling has made the book so life like and thats how things turn out. kids dont always speak about everything and thats how they land in messes. then its too late to go back, right? because harry was there at the wrong/right time then the bad guys were able to take the higher stand. but it was just 'coincidence' right? Quirrel may not have been able to get the stone, but the whole story was that harry was there to get it but he didnt know that till he had it, right? and people would think he had gone mad to say he was hearing voices, because remember it was said that it only happened to evil people. I dont know if what I said makes sense to you, I hope it does. see ya :-) From norevoli at yahoo.com Tue Dec 14 23:04:00 1999 From: norevoli at yahoo.com (norevoli at yahoo.com) Date: Tue, 14 Dec 1999 18:04:00 -0500 Subject: observations Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C174 From: norevoli Subject: Re: observations Reply To: [Yahoo! #172] observations Date: 12/14/99 6:04 pm (ET) hmm...I guess your right but think about this... If Harry hadn't gone down to try and stop Quirrel, whose to say that You-Know-Who wouldn't have figured it out the mirror himself? I mean just because the guy was living on the back of Quirrel's head, it doesn't mean that he got dumber... I mean he did kill the Potters and he was head boy... he had to have been smart enough. With the snake thing... who would he have told? He has no access to see Dumbledore in private and who's to say the teachers would believe him. Sometimes we think that we can solve our own problems or that we don't want to burden others with our little problems... that's probably why Harry didn't say anything to Dumbledore while he was in his office. Book 3... even if he did scare pettigrew into finding voldemort, pettigrew was already voldemort's servant. Think of what would happen if Ron and Harry ever faced Voldemort and Pettigrew was there, now they have one less spy to worry about. And you never know... as much as its a bad thing if pettigrew finds his way to Voldemort... remember he is still in Harry's debt... that fact is key. does that help, did I get it right? sorry I write so much... tell me if that makes sense, Kay From tracilbell at yahoo.com Wed Dec 15 18:30:00 1999 From: tracilbell at yahoo.com (tracilbell at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 13:30:00 -0500 Subject: The Script is Ready Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C175 From: tracilbell Subject: The Script is Ready Date: 12/15/99 1:30 pm (ET) http://www.usatoday.com/usatonline/19991209/1732782s.htm according to that article in USA Today, the script for the movie is ready for a Director. Thank God, they are going to Britain to cast Harry, Hermione and Ron. Traci From tracilbell at yahoo.com Wed Dec 15 19:21:00 1999 From: tracilbell at yahoo.com (tracilbell at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 14:21:00 -0500 Subject: Oh yes...one more thing... Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C176 From: tracilbell Subject: Oh yes...one more thing... Date: 12/15/99 2:21 pm (ET) According to Scholastic, the title of Book 4 is: Harry Potter and The Doomspell Tournament From engwife at yahoo.com Thu Dec 16 03:43:00 1999 From: engwife at yahoo.com (engwife at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 22:43:00 -0500 Subject: Oh yes...one more thing... Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C177 From: engwife Subject: Re: Oh yes...one more thing... Reply To: [Yahoo! #176] Oh yes...one more thing... Date: 12/15/99 10:43 pm (ET) When will they come out with two and three in paper back - or will they ever? When is book four due to hit the shelves? engwife From JanisaA at yahoo.com Thu Dec 16 14:24:00 1999 From: JanisaA at yahoo.com (JanisaA at yahoo.com) Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 09:24:00 -0500 Subject: Release date Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C178 From: JanisaA Subject: Release date Reply To: [Yahoo! #177] Re: Oh yes...one more thing... Date: 12/16/99 9:24 am (ET) I emailed Bloomsbury (UK publisher), and they replied as follows: Thank you for your email. The fourth book in the Harry Potter series is currently scheduled to be published in the UK in July 2000. There is no title as yet. Judith From norevoli at yahoo.com Thu Dec 16 20:12:00 1999 From: norevoli at yahoo.com (norevoli at yahoo.com) Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 15:12:00 -0500 Subject: Who will die? Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C179 From: norevoli Subject: Who will die? Date: 12/16/99 3:12 pm (ET) why...why do we have to wait until july...why! ah! so, they really don't know what it'll be called. I've already got half my highschool reading the book... most in fifth year, (I live in ontario we stay in highschool longer) Now this has probably been brought up already but one little question... Time said that one of them would die... does anyone have any idea who? I thought it might be Dumbledore... you know the heroic archtype...dead or distant parents... and a mentor who dies along the way... remind you of Star wars? anyway I hope its not Ron... i've gotten attached to that character... Kay From lisavision at yahoo.com Thu Dec 16 21:50:00 1999 From: lisavision at yahoo.com (lisavision at yahoo.com) Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 16:50:00 -0500 Subject: Who will die? Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C180 From: lisavision Subject: Re: Who will die? Reply To: [Yahoo! #179] Who will die? Date: 12/16/99 4:50 pm (ET) remember in the next book, voldemort will probably return much more powerful, with pettigrew at his side, as it had been foretold. Now it would seem unlikely that Dumbledore would be killed by voldemort, cause voldemort was scared of Dumbledore, showing how powerful Dumbledore really is. so how would he die, if he did? I suspect someone other than dumbledore, though who I dont know. J K Rowling has said that it wont be Hagrid. do you think Hermione? cause so many people have said 'dont kill Ron' that I dont think Rowling will kill him off. also how many people in the history of hogwarts actually died there? we only ever heard of one girl, myrtle. for another person to die would be very odd and have to have extreme consequences. anyway it just makes me extreeemly curious for book 4. and also in a magazine they said that the Harry Potter series would contain AT LEAST 7 books - so do you think she might write more after that? I hope so. see ya Lisa From JanisaA at yahoo.com Fri Dec 17 12:41:00 1999 From: JanisaA at yahoo.com (JanisaA at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 17 Dec 1999 07:41:00 -0500 Subject: Who will die?-poss.spoiler Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C181 From: JanisaA Subject: Re: Who will die?-poss.spoiler Reply To: [Yahoo! #180] Re: Who will die? Date: 12/17/99 7:41 am (ET) Most sites have two deaths listed- and the source of the names is said to be reliable- so if you don't want to know, look away now: Crabbe and George Weasley From tracilbell at yahoo.com Fri Dec 17 17:29:00 1999 From: tracilbell at yahoo.com (tracilbell at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 17 Dec 1999 12:29:00 -0500 Subject: Who will die?-poss.spoiler Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C182 From: tracilbell Subject: Re: Who will die?-poss.spoiler Reply To: [Yahoo! #181] Re: Who will die?-poss.spoiler Date: 12/17/99 12:29 pm (ET) Yes, i have heard the same names as JanisaA. We will see I guess. Bloomsbury is the publisher of the books in the UK. Scholastic is the publisher in the US. The name of the 4th book was released a week ago in the Scholastic Catalogue, distributed in the U.S. If you go to the Amazon.com web site in the U.K. you can order the 4th book, which, they claim is scheduled to be released July 8, 2000. The reason it won't be released until July is because the books isn't finished yet! Jo Rowling was still writing it (and was travelling with it)when she toured the U.S. a couple of months ago. I tell ya, if i were her publishers I wouldnt want her walkin around with the book-in-progress. One would think she would keep it in a safe at home. From norevoli at yahoo.com Sat Dec 18 04:22:00 1999 From: norevoli at yahoo.com (norevoli at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 17 Dec 1999 23:22:00 -0500 Subject: Who will die?-poss.spoiler Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C183 From: norevoli Subject: Re: Who will die?-poss.spoiler Reply To: [Yahoo! #181] Re: Who will die?-poss.spoiler Date: 12/17/99 11:22 pm (ET) Do you think the death of the first person would make Malfoy hate Voldemort enought to side with Harry... even though his family has been rumored to be traitors already sided with Voldemort? I mean the deaths must mean something or must start sort of change in the lives of the characters... for all I know its Malfoy who killed him... and they're rumors so it might just be Mrs. Norris that croaks. ah. why does someone have to die! why why why!... another thing... do you guys notice that thing with Harry and that Ravenclaw seeker girl... Cho Chang.. or something? K* From nlpnt at yahoo.com Sat Dec 18 15:51:00 1999 From: nlpnt at yahoo.com (nlpnt at yahoo.com) Date: Sat, 18 Dec 1999 10:51:00 -0500 Subject: Who will die?-poss.spoiler Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C184 From: nlpnt Subject: Re: Who will die?-poss.spoiler Reply To: [Yahoo! #183] Re: Who will die?-poss.spoiler Date: 12/18/99 10:51 am (ET) It would be interesting to see Malfoy turn- would they have to put him in another house? I'd also like to see how Dudley develops- he's at an age where you'd think he'd blossom from a spoiled brat into a full-fledged delinquent. I'm thinking Malfoy will become Voldemort's new right hand, and die in the 7th book- possibly he'll pull a Darth Vader and repent at the very end. (Can't see Hermione naming a son after him as Leia did D.V, though!) From lisavision at yahoo.com Sat Dec 18 20:59:00 1999 From: lisavision at yahoo.com (lisavision at yahoo.com) Date: Sat, 18 Dec 1999 15:59:00 -0500 Subject: A few comments.... Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C185 From: lisavision Subject: A few comments.... Date: 12/18/99 3:59 pm (ET) regarding norveoli's statement about Harry and Cho (the other seeker), I did read on a website that in the next book, Harry will fall in love, and also Ron. could possibly be... about Malfoy, I dont think he has any good left in him, and if he did, it would be stamped out by his father. remember his father has a strong influence on his life. perhaps something horrible will happen to Lucius (I hope!) I'm not sure its possible for malfoy to go against voldemort, being a slytherin. he will probably side with him. do you think in the last book, it will end properly, or do you think J K Rowling will leave us hanging? Just a thought. From norevoli at yahoo.com Sun Dec 19 03:40:00 1999 From: norevoli at yahoo.com (norevoli at yahoo.com) Date: Sat, 18 Dec 1999 22:40:00 -0500 Subject: A few comments.... Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C186 From: norevoli Subject: Re: A few comments.... Reply To: [Yahoo! #185] A few comments.... Date: 12/18/99 10:40 pm (ET) IN reply to lisavision Ah! If she leaves us hanging the first thing I'll do when i finish reading the last book is YELL at the Top of My Lungs... I don't know... I like to end books properly, it makes me feel satisfied at the end of it all! K* From norevoli at yahoo.com Sun Dec 19 03:47:00 1999 From: norevoli at yahoo.com (norevoli at yahoo.com) Date: Sat, 18 Dec 1999 22:47:00 -0500 Subject: Who will die?-poss.spoiler Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C187 From: norevoli Subject: Re: Who will die?-poss.spoiler Reply To: [Yahoo! #184] Re: Who will die?-poss.spoiler Date: 12/18/99 10:47 pm (ET) iN REPLY TO...nlpnt, now that's a thought, with dudley...he is at a stage where he agrees just with his parents views... but then, if he's like his father and mother, he'll grow up to be ignorant so anything Harry does, whether saving his life or proving himself to be better that dudley ever thought, I think he'd hate him still... The Dursleys seem like the kind of people who stick their fingers in their ears saying "lalalalala..." to block out anything they don't want to hear... they refuse to be enlightened or made aware or made to think different... besides... now that I think of it... I wouldn't want Dudley helping Harry... its too eerie and unsettling... k* From lisavision at yahoo.com Sun Dec 19 21:37:00 1999 From: lisavision at yahoo.com (lisavision at yahoo.com) Date: Sun, 19 Dec 1999 16:37:00 -0500 Subject: book covers Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C188 From: lisavision Subject: book covers Date: 12/19/99 4:37 pm (ET) I was just thinking about it, and I wonder if I am the only one that prefers the UK book covers for all of them to the US ones. the UK ones seem to make the book more serious and classical looking while the US make it look like any other kids book. However I have to admit that Harry's hairstyle is only correct on 'prisoner of azkaban'. and one more thing - on the prisoner of azkaban cover, we were shown Harry and Sirius on the hippogrif. (is it sirius? I didnt think it was Hermione). this spoilt it for me slightly, as I realised that somewhere harry and sirius would team up. i didnt know how, but the cover should not give the story away. it really spoils it. From norevoli at yahoo.com Mon Dec 20 01:44:00 1999 From: norevoli at yahoo.com (norevoli at yahoo.com) Date: Sun, 19 Dec 1999 20:44:00 -0500 Subject: book covers Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C189 From: norevoli Subject: Re: book covers Reply To: [Yahoo! #188] book covers Date: 12/19/99 8:44 pm (ET) Oh... I always thought that was Hermione on the cover of the UK ones... From tracilbell at yahoo.com Mon Dec 20 17:25:00 1999 From: tracilbell at yahoo.com (tracilbell at yahoo.com) Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 12:25:00 -0500 Subject: book covers Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C190 From: tracilbell Subject: Re: book covers Reply To: [Yahoo! #189] Re: book covers Date: 12/20/99 12:25 pm (ET) It is Hermione on the UK (and canadian) cover of Azkaban From lisavision at yahoo.com Mon Dec 20 19:35:00 1999 From: lisavision at yahoo.com (lisavision at yahoo.com) Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 14:35:00 -0500 Subject: thanks Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C191 From: lisavision Subject: thanks Date: 12/20/99 2:35 pm (ET) I thought it was sirius because as soon as they described him with his wild hair all over the place, I immediately thought that it was him on the hippogriff. oh well, thanks for pointing that out. From jeralynks at yahoo.com Mon Dec 20 20:26:00 1999 From: jeralynks at yahoo.com (jeralynks at yahoo.com) Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 15:26:00 -0500 Subject: Obsessed with Harry Potter Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C192 From: jeralynks Subject: Re: Obsessed with Harry Potter Reply To: [Yahoo! #5] Obsessed with Harry Potter Date: 12/20/99 3:26 pm (ET) Hi, everyone! I've just joined up and am very pleased to have found other adults that share my delight with Harry. In answer to your question, I read in a recent TIME magazine article that yes indeed, there will be a movie. If I remember correctly, the deal has already been made. From jeralynks at yahoo.com Mon Dec 20 20:39:00 1999 From: jeralynks at yahoo.com (jeralynks at yahoo.com) Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 15:39:00 -0500 Subject: Danny Devito Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C193 From: jeralynks Subject: Re: Danny Devito Reply To: [Yahoo! #24] hi Date: 12/20/99 3:39 pm (ET) Lisavision wrote "I picture Danny Devito as Uncle Vernon!" I think Danny Devito would be wonderful! Bravo for a wonderful suggestion. And then how about Rhea Perlman (because they always love to work together) as Mrs. Dursley? From tracilbell at yahoo.com Mon Dec 20 23:02:00 1999 From: tracilbell at yahoo.com (tracilbell at yahoo.com) Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 18:02:00 -0500 Subject: thanks Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C194 From: tracilbell Subject: Re: thanks Reply To: [Yahoo! #191] thanks Date: 12/20/99 6:02 pm (ET) You made a great point here Lisa...ever notice just how many of the characters have bad hair days? :) Traci From tracilbell at yahoo.com Mon Dec 20 23:09:00 1999 From: tracilbell at yahoo.com (tracilbell at yahoo.com) Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 18:09:00 -0500 Subject: Obsessed with Harry Potter Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C195 From: tracilbell Subject: Re: Obsessed with Harry Potter Reply To: [Yahoo! #192] Re: Obsessed with Harry Potter Date: 12/20/99 6:09 pm (ET) no only has a deal been made (With Warner Bros), but in a previous post, I said the script is now complete (by the writer of the Fabulous Baker Boys) and is in Warner Brothers hands. They are looking for a director. As you can imagine many a vieing for the honour :) They will be going to unknowns in Britain (thank goodness) for the 3 main characters (Harry, Hermione and Ron). It is rumoured they will spend $45 million on special effects -- Quiddich being the main reason for the big budget. Warner Bros. also owns 100% of the marketing rights for merchandise, and won't be selling anything until around Christmas of next year (about the time the movie will be complete) From norevoli at yahoo.com Tue Dec 21 00:39:00 1999 From: norevoli at yahoo.com (norevoli at yahoo.com) Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 19:39:00 -0500 Subject: Bad Hair days Rock! Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C196 From: norevoli Subject: Bad Hair days Rock! Reply To: [Yahoo! #194] Re: thanks Date: 12/20/99 7:39 pm (ET) Bad Hair days are cool!! It the one of the little details that I love in JK Rowling's writing. She points out that the character isn't society's view of the "perfect child"...you know blond hair, blue eyes, a dimple and an angelic face (not to say people with those exact characteristics are bad or anything.) It's nice to have a different look to the main character. I mean I've seen the whole glasses, braces and buck teeth bit but the fact that his hair sticks up in the back is imaginative and unique. Not many children's writers have child characters with Jet black hair either (unless you count the Secret Garden)... or maybe i'm just going too far with this hair thing huh? K* From norevoli at yahoo.com Tue Dec 21 00:47:00 1999 From: norevoli at yahoo.com (norevoli at yahoo.com) Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 19:47:00 -0500 Subject: May I ask you guys to do something 4 me? Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C197 From: norevoli Subject: May I ask you guys to do something 4 me? Date: 12/20/99 7:47 pm (ET) I work on the school paper in my school here in Canada. I was wondering if you could give me some in sights as to why Harry Potter appeals to you. I would very much appreciate feed back from all ages, it would further my point on how this book and a few before it have been able to reach into a variety of people in its audience. I'd like some info on the Anti-Harry events that have happened but some positive info on the contribution it has made to literature. Any suggestions on someother books that have done the same in your life would be great. Thanks a lot... eagerly awaiting your reply, norevoli From jeralynks at yahoo.com Tue Dec 21 01:17:00 1999 From: jeralynks at yahoo.com (jeralynks at yahoo.com) Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 20:17:00 -0500 Subject: May I ask you guys to do something 4 Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C198 From: jeralynks Subject: Re: May I ask you guys to do something 4 Reply To: [Yahoo! #197] May I ask you guys to do something 4 me? Date: 12/20/99 8:17 pm (ET) Harry and his friends appeal to me, because even though they live in a world very different and much more fantastical than ours, they are still such very real kids and act believably in rather unbelievable situations. And as an adult reading these books, they help me remember all the wonder and joy of being a kid. That's something everyone should try to hold on to. Hope this helps, Jeralyn From kteachkids at yahoo.com Tue Dec 21 02:19:00 1999 From: kteachkids at yahoo.com (kteachkids at yahoo.com) Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 21:19:00 -0500 Subject: May I ask you guys to do something 4 Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C199 From: kteachkids Subject: Re: May I ask you guys to do something 4 Reply To: [Yahoo! #197] May I ask you guys to do something 4 me? Date: 12/20/99 9:19 pm (ET) I feel that J.K rowling does an excellent job of recaptoring our youth in an honest and refreshing way. Her ability to vividly present her ideas and challenge the imaginations of both young and old is a skill to be marvelled. I am quite sure shen surpasses Roald Dahl and equals C.S. Lewis in her ability to take fantasy and make it it so real in our minds eye that the lines seperating her works from our relatiy can easily become blurred. As for the negative feedback. I can only say there will always be small minded people in this world. People who think that a child's love for reading might surpass their love for God or whomever the parent feels appropriate. This is a trust issue of the parent and NOT a problem of the literature of the love of it. From kteachkids at yahoo.com Tue Dec 21 02:22:00 1999 From: kteachkids at yahoo.com (kteachkids at yahoo.com) Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 21:22:00 -0500 Subject: May I ask you guys to do something 4 Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C200 From: kteachkids Subject: Re: May I ask you guys to do something 4 Reply To: [Yahoo! #197] May I ask you guys to do something 4 me? Date: 12/20/99 9:22 pm (ET) I feel that J.K rowling does an excellent job of recaptoring our youth in an honest and refreshing way. Her ability to vividly present her ideas and challenge the imaginations of both young and old is a skill to be marvelled. I am quite sure she surpasses Roald Dahl and equals C.S. Lewis in her ability to take fantasy and make it it so real in our minds eye that the lines seperating her works from our reality can easily become blurred. As for the negative feedback. I can only say there will always be small minded people in this world. People who think that a child's love for reading might surpass their love for God or whomever the parent deems appropriate. This is a trust issue of the parent and NOT a problem of the literature or the love of it. From nlpnt at yahoo.com Tue Dec 21 15:27:00 1999 From: nlpnt at yahoo.com (nlpnt at yahoo.com) Date: Tue, 21 Dec 1999 10:27:00 -0500 Subject: book covers Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C201 From: nlpnt Subject: Re: book covers Reply To: [Yahoo! #188] book covers Date: 12/21/99 10:27 am (ET) I haven't seen the UK Azkaban cover, but I liked the UK covers of "Stone" and "Secrets" better. I like the chapter heading illustrations in the US first and third books, but Mary GrandPre dropped the ball on the second- Harry looks 8, not 12; Dobby looks like Yoda in a toga, and the flying car looks more like a Plymouth Duster than a Ford Anglia! From lisavision at yahoo.com Tue Dec 21 19:46:00 1999 From: lisavision at yahoo.com (lisavision at yahoo.com) Date: Tue, 21 Dec 1999 14:46:00 -0500 Subject: why harry potter appeals Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C202 From: lisavision Subject: why harry potter appeals Date: 12/21/99 2:46 pm (ET) furthering from what all of you have said about the realism mixed with the fantasy in the story, Harry Potter appeals to me because of a few things - the story is a brilliant story, but importantly, is told very very well. there is drama, action, and lots of wit aswell. Fred and George are constant providers of amusement. the story twists and turns, and doesnt drag out on one thing for too long, yet goes into adequate detail about something, like a quidditch game, and you feel you are 'in' the story. Also the whole theme of the story is of course, good versus evil. because the story is given off so well, this theme is an appealing one. I mean, look at star wars - the same good versus evil, heroes and villians, and good action along the way. this is what appeals to people. and the fact that the goodies dont come off well all the time. Harry had a bad time when people thought he was the heir of Slytherin in book 2 - and of course this makes the whole story more realistic. From lisavision at yahoo.com Tue Dec 21 19:48:00 1999 From: lisavision at yahoo.com (lisavision at yahoo.com) Date: Tue, 21 Dec 1999 14:48:00 -0500 Subject: rhea and danny devito Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C203 From: lisavision Subject: rhea and danny devito Date: 12/21/99 2:48 pm (ET) I can really see Danny and Rhea together as Mr and Mrs Dursley! they just 'fit' the part totally - dont you think? From janey_13 at yahoo.com Tue Dec 21 21:58:00 1999 From: janey_13 at yahoo.com (janey_13 at yahoo.com) Date: Tue, 21 Dec 1999 16:58:00 -0500 Subject: May I ask you guys to do something 4 Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C204 From: janey_13 Subject: Re: May I ask you guys to do something 4 Reply To: [Yahoo! #197] May I ask you guys to do something 4 me? Date: 12/21/99 4:58 pm (ET) I am a senior in college and unfortunately, at least around my school, the Harry Potter craze hasn't just hit yet. However, I couldn't put the first three books down. You know when you're hooked into a book, when you turn off the tv and read til 1AM instead. I like the Harry Potter books because they have a story that draws you in and characters that you love to love and ones that you love to hate! I would say that the Harry Potter books are a jolt of immagination to my tired brain! Hoped this helps! Rebecca From delysa2u at yahoo.com Tue Dec 21 23:46:00 1999 From: delysa2u at yahoo.com (delysa2u at yahoo.com) Date: Tue, 21 Dec 1999 18:46:00 -0500 Subject: rhea and danny devito Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C205 From: delysa2u Subject: Re: rhea and danny devito Reply To: [Yahoo! #203] rhea and danny devito Date: 12/21/99 6:46 pm (ET) Not me. Mr. Dursley wasn't only portly but tall also. I sincerely hope they don't cast any Americans in this film, none at all. I think it would take away from the original magic of the book. I'm still hoping for Robbie Coltrane as Dursley and Tim Curry as Snape. {:O) From jeralynks at yahoo.com Wed Dec 22 13:56:00 1999 From: jeralynks at yahoo.com (jeralynks at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 08:56:00 -0500 Subject: rhea and danny devito Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C206 From: jeralynks Subject: Re: rhea and danny devito Reply To: [Yahoo! #205] Re: rhea and danny devito Date: 12/22/99 8:56 am (ET) Well, sure they were tall. But I believe that what Lisavision and I are agreeing upon is the talent and huge screen presence of both Rhea Perlman and Danny Devito. They could do the parts and very well. But also, let's not forget that we as a group are not really casting this film. We're all just having fun making our own choices. And frankly, if it were up to me, I would be the one playing Prof. McGonnagal! What fun! From jeralynks at yahoo.com Wed Dec 22 14:04:00 1999 From: jeralynks at yahoo.com (jeralynks at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 09:04:00 -0500 Subject: JK Rowling Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C207 From: jeralynks Subject: JK Rowling Date: 12/22/99 9:04 am (ET) By the way, has everybody seen this week's issue of TIME magazine? Ms. Rowling has been noted as one of 1999's most important people. I believe she was number 5... From ssg_boy at yahoo.com Wed Dec 22 14:59:00 1999 From: ssg_boy at yahoo.com (ssg_boy at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 09:59:00 -0500 Subject: rhea and danny devito Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C208 From: ssg_boy Subject: Re: rhea and danny devito Reply To: [Yahoo! #205] Re: rhea and danny devito Date: 12/22/99 9:59 am (ET) <<I sincerely hope they don't cast any Americans in this film..>> This American leans in that direction also, but I wouldn't be totally disappointed if they made a couple of exceptions. Despite their ability to approach and even be high art, movies are also business ventures, so I am preparing to reconcile myself to seeing one or two well-known American names in an understandable attempt to ensure a large American audience, the economic lifeblood of any big-budget picture. That is slightly disappointing. Some of my favorite moview are 100% U.K. - The Long Good Friday, Mona Lisa, The Hit, My Beautiful Laundrette (Daniel Day Lewis as a bleached-blond, gay punk!), and several more. There are so many British actors who would be wonderful and perfect for a Harry movie. I was an early voter for Robbie Coltrane, and Tim Curry is a wonderful choice, too. You can't go wrong with Alan Rickman, Bob Hoskins, Michael Caine, Helen Mirren, Alec Guinness (a wonderful Dumbledore, I would think), and many others. Perhaps if they do cast a couple of Americans they will do a decent job with the English accent, as so many English actors have done with American accents. Apparently Michael Caine does a wonderful New England accent in the just-released "Cider House Rules," and Minnie Driver, Bob Hoskins, and many others have done wonderful jobs talking American. There's a wonderful British stage actress in a new movie who plays a southern belle type, and apparently it's a shock to hear her talk with her real accent. Please, no Brad Pitts trying to play an IRA terrorist with an abysmal attempt at an Irish accent! Brian From tracilbell at yahoo.com Wed Dec 22 18:12:00 1999 From: tracilbell at yahoo.com (tracilbell at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 13:12:00 -0500 Subject: rhea and danny devito Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C209 From: tracilbell Subject: Re: rhea and danny devito Reply To: [Yahoo! #208] Re: rhea and danny devito Date: 12/22/99 1:12 pm (ET) here here Brian. This Canadian hopes for a high-UK content as well. I love some of the actors you listed Brian. Have a look at films like Sense and Sensibility, and the like. There are a ton of excellent actors in British film From jeralynks at yahoo.com Wed Dec 22 19:58:00 1999 From: jeralynks at yahoo.com (jeralynks at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 14:58:00 -0500 Subject: casting Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C210 From: jeralynks Subject: re: casting Date: 12/22/99 2:58 pm (ET) Actually, I read recently in a news magazine that JK Rowling is not only hoping to cast the film entirely with UK actors, but also completely with unknowns, because this way, the actors will not be identified with any other character they have previously played. Which I agree with 100%! I think the film would almost have a little more magic that way. FYI,and speaking of kids' movies, this is also the way the updated version of Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is being cast. Any thoughts anyone? Jeralyn From ssg_boy at yahoo.com Wed Dec 22 23:40:00 1999 From: ssg_boy at yahoo.com (ssg_boy at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 18:40:00 -0500 Subject: casting Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C211 From: ssg_boy Subject: re: casting Reply To: [Yahoo! #210] re: casting Date: 12/22/99 6:40 pm (ET) <<...JK Rowling is not only hoping to cast the film entirely with UK actors, but also completely with unknowns, because this way, the actors will not be identified with any other character they have previously played.>> There's certainly successful precendent for that, such as a 1977 movie that starred three relative unknowns named Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher. What was the name of that charming little flick? <g> Oh well, it was a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. It sounds like goods news, Jeralyn. There won't be any wars over the stars of this movie <g>. Brian From nlpnt at yahoo.com Thu Dec 23 00:00:00 1999 From: nlpnt at yahoo.com (nlpnt at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 19:00:00 -0500 Subject: casting Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C212 From: nlpnt Subject: re: casting Reply To: [Yahoo! #211] re: casting Date: 12/22/99 7:00 pm (ET) That's the only reason I can see NOT to have Alec Guiness as Dumbledore. I'd be sitting there thinking, "Ben....Ben Kenobi ?" :) From delysa2u at yahoo.com Thu Dec 23 02:05:00 1999 From: delysa2u at yahoo.com (delysa2u at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 21:05:00 -0500 Subject: casting Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C213 From: delysa2u Subject: re: casting Reply To: [Yahoo! #210] re: casting Date: 12/22/99 9:05 pm (ET) Updated Willy Wonka? What? Why do they insist on remaking fabulous films, why don't they remake the bad ones into good ones? I don't care who they cast there will only be one Willy Wonka-Gene Wilder!! I'm not looking forward to this. {:O( From ssg_boy at yahoo.com Thu Dec 23 02:37:00 1999 From: ssg_boy at yahoo.com (ssg_boy at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 21:37:00 -0500 Subject: casting Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C214 From: ssg_boy Subject: re: casting Reply To: [Yahoo! #212] re: casting Date: 12/22/99 9:37 pm (ET) <<That's the only reason I can see NOT to have Alec Guiness as Dumbledore. I'd be sitting there thinking, "Ben....Ben Kenobi ?" :) >> In that case you should run, not walk, to your favorite video rental store and rent "The Lavender Hill Mob." That will cure you of Ben Kenobi-itis. A masterpiece of an English comedy made at least 20 years before Star Wars. :) Brian From norevoli at yahoo.com Thu Dec 23 03:56:00 1999 From: norevoli at yahoo.com (norevoli at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 22:56:00 -0500 Subject: when films go sour... Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C215 From: norevoli Subject: when films go sour... Date: 12/22/99 10:56 pm (ET) I wonder how long this movie will take to make? Disney spends five years on their really good animated films, but then again... this isn't animated. Do you think that even if they choose unknown child actors to play Harry, Ron and Herimione,there will be a chance that we may not like who they have chosen? Or even how they set the stage? I'm sort of stuck on whether I really want a movie version of this book. So many books have been disgraced because the movies really bombed. I hope that JK Rowling will have her magic presence through out this whole movie venture. To be honest, I don't think they could do a half decent job with out her. Is she over seeing this movie 100%? From jeralynks at yahoo.com Thu Dec 23 12:45:00 1999 From: jeralynks at yahoo.com (jeralynks at yahoo.com) Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 07:45:00 -0500 Subject: when films go sour... Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C216 From: jeralynks Subject: Re: when films go sour... Reply To: [Yahoo! #215] when films go sour... Date: 12/23/99 7:45 am (ET) Yes. At least, the last I read, she still has complete creative control. Although, personally, I don't think ANY film will ever match the images I have already conjured in my imagination. But of course I'll cave in and see the movie, because I just can't resist anything Harry Potter. By the way, I have one serious concern regarding this club. What the heck are we supposed to talk about for the next 6 months waiting for the next installment?!?<bg-lol> Jeralyn PS - I've finally convinced my husband to read the books. I think he's started just to shut me up. Anyway, he was up until 2:30am last night reading Sorcerer's Stone. Score another one for the adults! From lisavision at yahoo.com Thu Dec 23 19:51:00 1999 From: lisavision at yahoo.com (lisavision at yahoo.com) Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 14:51:00 -0500 Subject: when films go sour... Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C217 From: lisavision Subject: Re: when films go sour... Reply To: [Yahoo! #215] when films go sour... Date: 12/23/99 2:51 pm (ET) I heard that the script has been approved by J.K Rowling and is very consistent with the book, so it should be good. Harry will have to be brilliantly played - they should get an older boy (about 12/13) to play him. but I hope they give him the 'Harry' look, ie glasses, sticking up hair etc. about Alec Guiness thinking hes kenobi, I also thought I'd have a problem, cause a few nights before I watched Episode 1-the phantom menace for the first time, I watched trainspotting, and I thought 'oh no its gonna spoil my image of Ewan Mcgregor being obi-wan', but it was fine and I didnt think once like that. because they are such good actors that they can do that. If guiness is dumbledore, he will be dumbledore through and through. you wont even think he is obi wan. can I ask, is everyone here a star wars fan aswell as a harry potter fan?? I mean, star wars seems to crop up a lot here. I dont mind cause personally I think the two themes are extremely similar and I'm a big star wars fan myself. From tracilbell at yahoo.com Fri Dec 24 00:26:00 1999 From: tracilbell at yahoo.com (tracilbell at yahoo.com) Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 19:26:00 -0500 Subject: when films go sour... Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C218 From: tracilbell Subject: Re: when films go sour... Reply To: [Yahoo! #217] Re: when films go sour... Date: 12/23/99 7:26 pm (ET) Jeralyn! Good point..what the heck WILL we talk about for 6 months? From chiapet_22 at yahoo.com Fri Dec 24 00:41:00 1999 From: chiapet_22 at yahoo.com (chiapet_22 at yahoo.com) Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 19:41:00 -0500 Subject: Is she a wiccan??? Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C219 From: chiapet_22 Subject: Is she a wiccan??? Date: 12/23/99 7:41 pm (ET) I was watching Oprah and J.K Rowlings had said that she was a Practicing Wiccan. I to am a wiccan And i Enjoy reading her books. What im wondering is how you all feel about this. Do you look her or her books any differently? I must say this one thing also for those of you who arent sure what a wiccan is. I want you to know we are not. Devil Worshippers. I would like to hear youe opionions on this ana any further info on it if you know of any. From kteachkids at yahoo.com Fri Dec 24 05:10:00 1999 From: kteachkids at yahoo.com (kteachkids at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 00:10:00 -0500 Subject: Is she a wiccan??? Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C220 From: kteachkids Subject: Re: Is she a wiccan??? Reply To: [Yahoo! #219] Is she a wiccan??? Date: 12/24/99 12:10 am (ET) O.K. so is there any religious sigficance at all to wicca and what do you believe is the power source behind it? From norevoli at yahoo.com Fri Dec 24 05:26:00 1999 From: norevoli at yahoo.com (norevoli at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 00:26:00 -0500 Subject: Is she a wiccan??? Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C221 From: norevoli Subject: Re: Is she a wiccan??? Reply To: [Yahoo! #219] Is she a wiccan??? Date: 12/24/99 12:26 am (ET) I for one would really like to know what wicca is. I've heard about it and I'm curious to what you believe to be the "power of the universe" and exactly what you practice. I'm a christian, and I'd like to keep open minded and informed about other beliefs. I really don't think that what ever JK Rowling practices should hinder ourselves from reading and appreciating her work. Unless her life and her beliefs directly contridict those that she places in the books there shouldn't be any problem. The beliefs that are expressed in the book are ones that most people on this earth believe in, the Victory of Good Over Evil and more importantly, a lesson on the right ways to cope with the brutality of murder. That's another thing I wanted to point out. Notice how the books are centred around Harry trying to understand and reaccept the deaths of his parents in every book. When new information comes up about it, he tends to become angry about his own situation, but some how the book finds a way to help Harry not only cope but learn the importance of preserving life (rather than becoming that which has made his life so difficult... the stealing of lives.)I think that this is an important point, for children who read these books they can see that when tragedy does happen, it takes many years to "get over it". any thoughts..? I'd still like to know what wicca is by the way? From hughmania at yahoo.com Fri Dec 24 14:02:00 1999 From: hughmania at yahoo.com (hughmania at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 09:02:00 -0500 Subject: Is she a wiccan??? Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C222 From: hughmania Subject: Re: Is she a wiccan??? Reply To: [Yahoo! #221] Re: Is she a wiccan??? Date: 12/24/99 9:02 am (ET) I too am a christian. I don't care what the author is but know that this info would add fuel to the fire of those opposed to it. I hope a big deal isn't made of it. From chiapet_22 at yahoo.com Fri Dec 24 22:24:00 1999 From: chiapet_22 at yahoo.com (chiapet_22 at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 17:24:00 -0500 Subject: Wicca Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C223 From: chiapet_22 Subject: Wicca Date: 12/24/99 5:24 pm (ET) I am happy that there are so many open minded people out there! But I guess the people who read Harry Potter books have to be. Well Friends Wicca is a nature based religion. We worship all that is around us. As opposed to one specific god. We practice rites to attune ourselves with the natural rhythm of life forces marked by the phases of the moon and the seasonal corners and cross corners. We do not accept the concept of "absolute evil" nor do we worship any entity known as satan or the devil. Some but not all wiccans practice magic. That includes but is not limited to spell casting calling of the corners and astral projection. Wiccans, at least wiccans who follow the rules of "harm none" and "do what ye will" Dont practice love magic or black magic. We are a hidden society. But the funny thing is, that wicca is the fastest growing religion in the United States. One in every five people has practiced some type of "magic" or "spell". I hope that some of this clears up your questions. If not visit the site below it may explain a little more. http://sites.netscape.net/amandascircle . I also hope this does'nt turn into a contraversy for J.K Rowling is a breath of freash air to the literary world. From kteachkids at yahoo.com Sun Dec 26 02:28:00 1999 From: kteachkids at yahoo.com (kteachkids at yahoo.com) Date: Sat, 25 Dec 1999 21:28:00 -0500 Subject: Wicca Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C224 From: kteachkids Subject: Re: Wicca Reply To: [Yahoo! #223] Wicca Date: 12/25/99 9:28 pm (ET) So I still think I'm a little unclear. If it is a religion then why is it a secret society. And secondly If there is no one particular entity that you worship if you are just in tune with nature what gives you the power to make the spells work. I'm so sorry I don't mean to seem so dense. Thank you for taking your time with me. From chiapet_22 at yahoo.com Sun Dec 26 06:03:00 1999 From: chiapet_22 at yahoo.com (chiapet_22 at yahoo.com) Date: Sun, 26 Dec 1999 01:03:00 -0500 Subject: Wicca Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C225 From: chiapet_22 Subject: Re: Wicca Reply To: [Yahoo! #224] Re: Wicca Date: 12/26/99 1:03 am (ET) Wicca is'nt really a secrect society. I would say its more or les shrouded in mystery. Not that we are trying to hide anything only that most people have a hard time understanding another religion that doesn't revere one god. To most people we are a lot of devil worshippers. Which as I said before is the total opposite of our belifes and values. As for spell casting, Some wiccans belive it comes from inside of us, others say it is a gift from all that is around us. I personally belive it is a combonation of both. I have casted protection spells, money spells, ect.. And everytime i use the rite combanation of inner power and physical ingredients. The forces come together, and what i work towards achieving is usually achieved. There are many things in this world we cannot easily explain. Magic is one of them. But I want you to know it is out there. And it is there for the taking. It is with in us and all around us. I have seen it for my self. From itm55 at yahoo.com Sun Dec 26 15:53:00 1999 From: itm55 at yahoo.com (itm55 at yahoo.com) Date: Sun, 26 Dec 1999 10:53:00 -0500 Subject: Wicca Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C226 From: itm55 Subject: Re: Wicca Reply To: [Yahoo! #225] Re: Wicca Date: 12/26/99 10:53 am (ET) I find this topic most interesting. I was raised in the Catholic faith and although I have not attended mass in years, I do believe that God does exist. I strongly feel everyone has a right to believe in and practice any religion they so choose. Furthermore, I think it's more important as to how one lives their life. How many church going people do you know that are "saints" on Sundays and hypocrites the rest of the week? If we are to be judged one day and there is one true God, I feel he'll look and see what we did what with our lives, and how we treated others; not what religion we claimed to belong to. As for casting spells in Wicca--Do they always work? I think maybe it's a form of prayer. For instance, when one says the rosary, well it consist of repetitive standard prayers. At times, one prays for specific causes, and sometimes things work out like we hoped for and sometimes they don't. As for magic, of course there's magic. All different types of magic and for the most part the world is a better place for it. I think most people are afraid of what they don't understand and that many if not most people probably tend to think of witches--evil witches when they think of Wicca and therefore associate it with the devil. From Misswingz_54 at yahoo.com Sun Dec 26 20:04:00 1999 From: Misswingz_54 at yahoo.com (Misswingz_54 at yahoo.com) Date: Sun, 26 Dec 1999 15:04:00 -0500 Subject: Wicca Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C227 From: Misswingz_54 Subject: Re: Wicca Reply To: [Yahoo! #226] Re: Wicca Date: 12/26/99 3:04 pm (ET) My son resently bought a book "Teen Witch, Wicca for a New Generation." By Silver RavenWolf. And I have read some of the book. The easiest was for me to explain or understand is that Wicca seems to be "very close" to what the American Indian beleaves. And I try to read what I can on the American Indian as well. As both of my fathers parents were 1/2 American Indian. I find both subjects very interesting. Anyway, I think if you read the introduction to this book you'll find that Ravenwolf explains it so that everyone can understand it. She does it so well that I have given some thought to Wicca myself. Please read this book it's makes it much easier to understand. Unfortunately Witchs have been given a bad rap and have been sterotyped as ugly hags, that do bad things to little kids and do bad magic. WHAT A MYTH. As you will understand when you read "Teen Witch. From nlpnt at yahoo.com Mon Dec 27 15:54:00 1999 From: nlpnt at yahoo.com (nlpnt at yahoo.com) Date: Mon, 27 Dec 1999 10:54:00 -0500 Subject: when films go sour... Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C228 From: nlpnt Subject: Re: when films go sour... Reply To: [Yahoo! #217] Re: when films go sour... Date: 12/27/99 10:54 am (ET) Yup, I'm a Star Wars fan as well. I've even read the SW kids' books (my favorite character is Anakin Solo, who's a lot like what Harry would be if Mr. and Mrs. Potter had lived). I've seen "Kind Hearts and Coronets", and several other AG oldies, too. I can see him as Dumbledore, and they'd have a ready-made young Dumbledore for "Chamber of Secrets" in Ewan McGregor. (if they want to get cute, what about Jake Lloyd as Tom Riddle...no that'd be too much). From iago_nyc at yahoo.com Tue Dec 28 01:34:00 1999 From: iago_nyc at yahoo.com (iago_nyc at yahoo.com) Date: Mon, 27 Dec 1999 20:34:00 -0500 Subject: when films go sour... Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C229 From: iago_nyc Subject: Re: when films go sour... Reply To: [Yahoo! #228] Re: when films go sour... Date: 12/27/99 8:34 pm (ET) I've been reading this thread, and it isn't clear whether or not people know that Alec Guinness is DEAD. Thing is, he is DEAD. DEAD. DEAD. DEAD. It will be extremely difficult for him to take any part in the Harry Potter film...even as an advisor. Sorry to be a downer, but Obi Wan is dead. From tracilbell at yahoo.com Tue Dec 28 03:48:00 1999 From: tracilbell at yahoo.com (tracilbell at yahoo.com) Date: Mon, 27 Dec 1999 22:48:00 -0500 Subject: Rumours of my death have been greatly... Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C230 From: tracilbell Subject: Rumours of my death have been greatly... Reply To: [Yahoo! #229] Re: when films go sour... Date: 12/27/99 10:48 pm (ET) exaggerated Since when is Sir Alec Guiness dead? You might wanna pop over to England and let him know. He is very much alive From delysa2u at yahoo.com Tue Dec 28 05:34:00 1999 From: delysa2u at yahoo.com (delysa2u at yahoo.com) Date: Tue, 28 Dec 1999 00:34:00 -0500 Subject: Rumours of my death have been greatl Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C231 From: delysa2u Subject: Re: Rumours of my death have been greatl Reply To: [Yahoo! #230] Rumours of my death have been greatly... Date: 12/28/99 12:34 am (ET) Yep, he's still alive. He's 167 but he's alive, LOL. No, really he's 85 and he retired in 1997 but he's still kickin'. From nlpnt at yahoo.com Tue Dec 28 15:43:00 1999 From: nlpnt at yahoo.com (nlpnt at yahoo.com) Date: Tue, 28 Dec 1999 10:43:00 -0500 Subject: Rumours of my death have been greatl Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C232 From: nlpnt Subject: Re: Rumours of my death have been greatl Reply To: [Yahoo! #231] Re: Rumours of my death have been greatl Date: 12/28/99 10:43 am (ET) He's alive, but apparently quite bitter about being thought of solely for one character. Don't know how he'd feel about taking on another high-profile-everyone'll-see-it-100-times-before-they're-10 project, though. From b_drey at yahoo.com Tue Dec 28 15:54:00 1999 From: b_drey at yahoo.com (b_drey at yahoo.com) Date: Tue, 28 Dec 1999 10:54:00 -0500 Subject: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C233 From: b_drey Subject: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Date: 12/28/99 10:54 am (ET) I heard on the news this AM that Steven Spielberg is interested in the Harry Potter movie. Whether as producer or director or both, I don't know. Is this a good thing? What do you all think? Barbara From Misswingz_54 at yahoo.com Tue Dec 28 17:36:00 1999 From: Misswingz_54 at yahoo.com (Misswingz_54 at yahoo.com) Date: Tue, 28 Dec 1999 12:36:00 -0500 Subject: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C234 From: Misswingz_54 Subject: Re: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Reply To: [Yahoo! #233] Spielberg vs Harry Potter Date: 12/28/99 12:36 pm (ET) "YES" I think that Spielberg is the best man for the job/jobs. He sooooo good with the tiniest detail that we'll all walk away wondering, "is this possible" This is just one womens opinion. But, if it's to be done I think he's the man to do it. ~Dessa~ From lisavision at yahoo.com Tue Dec 28 18:27:00 1999 From: lisavision at yahoo.com (lisavision at yahoo.com) Date: Tue, 28 Dec 1999 13:27:00 -0500 Subject: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C235 From: lisavision Subject: Re: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Reply To: [Yahoo! #233] Spielberg vs Harry Potter Date: 12/28/99 1:27 pm (ET) Spielberg is at the top of the list for directors but theyre afraid he'll be too expensive. but he would be BRILLIANT. I hope they use him. also, Alec Guiness is still alive, and he knows that there were rumours that he had died. he found it quite funny and said that yes, he is still very much alive. so now that we've resolved that.... From norevoli at yahoo.com Tue Dec 28 23:45:00 1999 From: norevoli at yahoo.com (norevoli at yahoo.com) Date: Tue, 28 Dec 1999 18:45:00 -0500 Subject: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C236 From: norevoli Subject: Re: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Reply To: [Yahoo! #235] Re: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Date: 12/28/99 6:45 pm (ET) I think that with Spielberg and Rowling knocking heads on this movie, an excellent outcome will emerge (if this does come to pass) and hopefully please most Harry Potter fans. ( It calms my spirits to know that we're talking about the big guns here, the movers and the shakers of film... my fears that this film won't live up to its book version become smaller and smaller.) But... one thing is for sure... as much as I'm Canadian and I believe in the "true north strong and free" (alittle piece of our athem if you were all wondering=)) I really HOPE that James Cameron has NOTHING to do with this film... its not that he's a bad director... he's just seems too, I don't know ...confident? No humility in the man at all. (Sorry ... I'm big on the modesty and humility thing... I hate it when directors and movie stars' heads blow up like balloons the minute they become "famous") any way I hope Spielberg does something with this film... even thought he's pricey k From norevoli at yahoo.com Tue Dec 28 23:45:00 1999 From: norevoli at yahoo.com (norevoli at yahoo.com) Date: Tue, 28 Dec 1999 18:45:00 -0500 Subject: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C237 From: norevoli Subject: Re: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Reply To: [Yahoo! #235] Re: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Date: 12/28/99 6:45 pm (ET) I think that with Spielberg and Rowling knocking heads on this movie, an excellent outcome will emerge (if this does come to pass) and hopefully please most Harry Potter fans. ( It calms my spirits to know that we're talking about the big guns here, the movers and the shakers of film... my fears that this film won't live up to its book version become smaller and smaller.) But... one thing is for sure... as much as I'm Canadian and I believe in the "true north strong and free" (alittle piece of our athem if you were all wondering=)) I really HOPE that James Cameron has NOTHING to do with this film... its not that he's a bad director... he's just seems too, I don't know ...confident? No humility in the man at all. (Sorry ... I'm big on the modesty and humility thing... I hate it when directors and movie stars' heads blow up like balloons the minute they become "famous") any way I hope Spielberg does something with this film... even though he's pricey k From lisavision at yahoo.com Tue Dec 28 23:58:00 1999 From: lisavision at yahoo.com (lisavision at yahoo.com) Date: Tue, 28 Dec 1999 18:58:00 -0500 Subject: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C238 From: lisavision Subject: Re: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Reply To: [Yahoo! #237] Re: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Date: 12/28/99 6:58 pm (ET) do you think they will make this into a kiddy film? it will really spoil it. I hope they make it as accessable and enjoyable for adults too. From Misswingz_54 at yahoo.com Wed Dec 29 01:13:00 1999 From: Misswingz_54 at yahoo.com (Misswingz_54 at yahoo.com) Date: Tue, 28 Dec 1999 20:13:00 -0500 Subject: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C239 From: Misswingz_54 Subject: Re: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Reply To: [Yahoo! #238] Re: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Date: 12/28/99 8:13 pm (ET) "I totally agree!" It can be and has been done, that is a movie that will appeal to adults as well as children. I see no reason why it can't be done with this one as well. I think that Spielberg can make it happen if anyone can. From jeralynks at yahoo.com Wed Dec 29 01:14:00 1999 From: jeralynks at yahoo.com (jeralynks at yahoo.com) Date: Tue, 28 Dec 1999 20:14:00 -0500 Subject: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C240 From: jeralynks Subject: Re: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Reply To: [Yahoo! #238] Re: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Date: 12/28/99 8:14 pm (ET) I also happen to think Spielberg would be an excellent choice for director. He knows how to work with kids and show them as real people rather than just as miniature adults. And remember, ET was considered a kid movie, but I remember the movie theatre filled with more adults than children..the three times I saw it! Actually, I thought Alec Guinness was deceased, too. J. From chiapet_22 at yahoo.com Wed Dec 29 03:00:00 1999 From: chiapet_22 at yahoo.com (chiapet_22 at yahoo.com) Date: Tue, 28 Dec 1999 22:00:00 -0500 Subject: Ok Ok Ok Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C241 From: chiapet_22 Subject: Ok Ok Ok Date: 12/28/99 10:00 pm (ET) I think we should look at these novels for what they are and how they make us feel when we READ them. We are so hung up on movies we dont see how reading a book can expand our imagination rather than having to sit in a theater and see someone elses idea, of who harry potter should be inside and out. Lets just enjoy him now before it goes all to commercial! From Skimble7 at yahoo.com Wed Dec 29 18:55:00 1999 From: Skimble7 at yahoo.com (Skimble7 at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 29 Dec 1999 13:55:00 -0500 Subject: Ok Ok Ok Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C242 From: Skimble7 Subject: Re: Ok Ok Ok Reply To: [Yahoo! #241] Ok Ok Ok Date: 12/29/99 1:55 pm (ET) Amen! There was an article on our local paper at Halloween that just tickled me pink. People were going to costume shops trying to buy commercial HP costumes. I had already made my son's but I chuckled at the fact that many folks had to pick up needle and thread and use their imaginations. Steven's Mom From tracilbell at yahoo.com Wed Dec 29 21:26:00 1999 From: tracilbell at yahoo.com (tracilbell at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 29 Dec 1999 16:26:00 -0500 Subject: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C243 From: tracilbell Subject: Re: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Reply To: [Yahoo! #240] Re: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Date: 12/29/99 4:26 pm (ET) I think, if Spielberg does get the job, he will do it justice. It's been awhile since he has done something lighter. Let's not forget he has a whole whack of kids, and he HAS read the books...so that is definately a bonus From kteachkids at yahoo.com Wed Dec 29 22:54:00 1999 From: kteachkids at yahoo.com (kteachkids at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 29 Dec 1999 17:54:00 -0500 Subject: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C244 From: kteachkids Subject: Re: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Reply To: [Yahoo! #233] Spielberg vs Harry Potter Date: 12/29/99 5:54 pm (ET) Not that speilburg wouldn't be good but what about Henson works. Their work with The dark Crystal was Awesome. I think they could take a lot and apply it to live characters. Or Lucas Films. Maybe a True collaboration of a few. From norevoli at yahoo.com Thu Dec 30 03:05:00 1999 From: norevoli at yahoo.com (norevoli at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 29 Dec 1999 22:05:00 -0500 Subject: Henson? Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C245 From: norevoli Subject: Henson? Reply To: [Yahoo! #244] Re: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Date: 12/29/99 10:05 pm (ET) henson isn't such a bad idea, but I mainly relate their work to the muppet movies and they're totally rendered toward the Kid viewers... not that the muppets don't have a few good adult jokes but any of their films haven't struck me as being... for all ages, my perception of these videos seems to veer off toward the child-viewers... do you know of any? From norevoli at yahoo.com Thu Dec 30 03:07:00 1999 From: norevoli at yahoo.com (norevoli at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 29 Dec 1999 22:07:00 -0500 Subject: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C246 From: norevoli Subject: Re: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Reply To: [Yahoo! #244] Re: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Date: 12/29/99 10:07 pm (ET) Lucas films isn't a bad Idea either... but sorry to all those Star Wars lovers out their but the Episode One that was released... I wasn't totally satisfied with it... I think mainly because the cast didn't spark like the cast in the trilogy. Or maybe I'm just being critical.. sorry. From norevoli at yahoo.com Thu Dec 30 03:11:00 1999 From: norevoli at yahoo.com (norevoli at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 29 Dec 1999 22:11:00 -0500 Subject: Ok Ok Ok Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C247 From: norevoli Subject: Re: Ok Ok Ok Reply To: [Yahoo! #242] Re: Ok Ok Ok Date: 12/29/99 10:11 pm (ET) do you think that if the movie does go big... that Harry Potter will become totally Commercial? to the point that they'll those Hallowe'en costumes and action figures? ...by the way Steven's Mom... way to go with the costume of choice... bravo for stitching it up your self... (did you get a lightning scar tattoo?) From Misswingz_54 at yahoo.com Thu Dec 30 16:53:00 1999 From: Misswingz_54 at yahoo.com (Misswingz_54 at yahoo.com) Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 11:53:00 -0500 Subject: Henson? Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C248 From: Misswingz_54 Subject: Re: Henson? Reply To: [Yahoo! #245] Henson? Date: 12/30/99 11:53 am (ET) Please check out the "Dark Crystal" and "Laberinth" both Henson work on or producted or whatever, and are bit deep for most children. And "Muppets Tonight" was geared toward the adults. Wouldn't it be neat if Speilberg and Henson Works, worked together on "Harry". Wouldn't that be interesting, "Hmmm" From lisavision at yahoo.com Thu Dec 30 20:16:00 1999 From: lisavision at yahoo.com (lisavision at yahoo.com) Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 15:16:00 -0500 Subject: Henson? Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C249 From: lisavision Subject: Re: Henson? Reply To: [Yahoo! #248] Re: Henson? Date: 12/30/99 3:16 pm (ET) I think Henson would be a good idea, I must admit Labyrinth was v. good (scared me to hell) and LucasFilm would also do it brilliantly. also, what happened with episode one was the cast totally. Lucas didnt care about the acting - it was known. he just wanted to get the film out as soon as possible. but the actual film, with the effects were brilliant and HP would have to have brilliant effects were like that. all is needed is a director that cares about the acting. From Mecky1213 at yahoo.com Fri Dec 31 00:03:00 1999 From: Mecky1213 at yahoo.com (Mecky1213 at yahoo.com) Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 19:03:00 -0500 Subject: Great Harry site, have a looksee lol Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C250 From: mecky1213 Subject: Great Harry site, have a looksee lol Date: 12/30/99 7:03 pm (ET) check it out!! it has quizes and a sorting hat and house competition!! here it is: http://www.fortunecity.com/tatooine/t1000/764 From tracilbell at yahoo.com Fri Dec 31 02:44:00 1999 From: tracilbell at yahoo.com (tracilbell at yahoo.com) Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 21:44:00 -0500 Subject: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C251 From: tracilbell Subject: Re: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Reply To: [Yahoo! #246] Re: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Date: 12/30/99 9:44 pm (ET) Hey norevoli..don't apologize for your Star Wars comments :) I'm honest enough to say I hated it..but then I am not a Star Wars fan...I don't 'get it' I must be the only one on the planet :) From tracilbell at yahoo.com Fri Dec 31 02:46:00 1999 From: tracilbell at yahoo.com (tracilbell at yahoo.com) Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 21:46:00 -0500 Subject: The Henson Angle... Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C252 From: tracilbell Subject: The Henson Angle... Date: 12/30/99 9:46 pm (ET) To be honest (darn but I am being way too honest today), I'm not really keen on the Henson folks right now. The late Jim Henson might have been able to carry it off, but since he passed away I havent really enjoyed anything they've done From Misswingz_54 at yahoo.com Fri Dec 31 04:02:00 1999 From: Misswingz_54 at yahoo.com (Misswingz_54 at yahoo.com) Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 23:02:00 -0500 Subject: The Henson Angle... Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C253 From: Misswingz_54 Subject: Re: The Henson Angle... Reply To: [Yahoo! #252] The Henson Angle... Date: 12/30/99 11:02 pm (ET) I'm glad you're being honest! Far to many people aren't. If you don't like something then you have the right to express yourself. I'm not a big Lucus fan that's why I didn't mention him in any of my posts. Henson I can take or leave. The point I was trying to make was that was that the Henson folks had done some adult stuff. For my money I'm putting it on Speilburg. From norevoli at yahoo.com Fri Dec 31 04:28:00 1999 From: norevoli at yahoo.com (norevoli at yahoo.com) Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 23:28:00 -0500 Subject: Spielberg Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C254 From: norevoli Subject: Spielberg Reply To: [Yahoo! #253] Re: The Henson Angle... Date: 12/30/99 11:28 pm (ET) Spielberg by far is the safest way to go, but hey you never know, a not-so well known director may get the film and you never know ... things might turn out. by the way... does any one here like Cary Elwes ( I probably spelt his name wrong.) he was Robin hood in Robin hood men in tights and he was the main guy in Princess Bride. Do you think there's a spot for him in this movie... (I like his acting... never fails to make me laugh=) From Misswingz_54 at yahoo.com Fri Dec 31 04:30:00 1999 From: Misswingz_54 at yahoo.com (Misswingz_54 at yahoo.com) Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 23:30:00 -0500 Subject: Great Harry site, have a looksee lol Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C255 From: Misswingz_54 Subject: Re: Great Harry site, have a looksee lol Reply To: [Yahoo! #250] Great Harry site, have a looksee lol Date: 12/30/99 11:30 pm (ET) "Neat Site!!!" Just checked it out. Looks like alot of fun. From norevoli at yahoo.com Fri Dec 31 04:32:00 1999 From: norevoli at yahoo.com (norevoli at yahoo.com) Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 23:32:00 -0500 Subject: Not so Happy endings... Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C256 From: norevoli Subject: Not so Happy endings... Reply To: [Yahoo! #251] Re: Spielberg vs Harry Potter Date: 12/30/99 11:32 pm (ET) tracilbell... its okay if your not a Star Wars fan...but have you watched the movies?... actually I know this is suppose to be a Harry Potter Club but... I have to mention that my favourite Stars Wars was number 2... its the only one that doesn't have A TOTALLY "and they all live Happily ever after" ending... do you think that in one of the up coming Potter books, we will come across and ending that doesn't make us feel all secure and happy inside? From norevoli at yahoo.com Fri Dec 31 04:55:00 1999 From: norevoli at yahoo.com (norevoli at yahoo.com) Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 23:55:00 -0500 Subject: Great Harry site, have a looksee lol Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C257 From: norevoli Subject: Re: Great Harry site, have a looksee lol Reply To: [Yahoo! #255] Re: Great Harry site, have a looksee lol Date: 12/30/99 11:55 pm (ET) great site... I'm embarassed (and to all English Dictionary perfectionist please go ahead and correct my spelling I NEVER spell embarassed right) to say that at a glance I didn't know all the answers... what was the length of harry's wand any way... 13 and half inch? From chiapet_22 at yahoo.com Fri Dec 31 06:36:00 1999 From: chiapet_22 at yahoo.com (chiapet_22 at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 01:36:00 -0500 Subject: A Little action for the club Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C258 From: chiapet_22 Subject: A Little action for the club Date: 12/31/99 1:36 am (ET) Ok, Harry Potter fans? After I checked out the site that mecky mentioned. Lets get to know one another a little better. Now What house do you think you belong in and why. Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin or Gryffindor? Now remeber theres a difference between where we belong and were we would like to be! From chiapet_22 at yahoo.com Fri Dec 31 06:36:00 1999 From: chiapet_22 at yahoo.com (chiapet_22 at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 01:36:00 -0500 Subject: A Little action for the club Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C259 From: chiapet_22 Subject: A Little action for the club Date: 12/31/99 1:36 am (ET) Ok, Harry Potter fans? After I checked out the site that mecky mentioned. Lets get to know one another a little better. Now What house do you think you belong in and why. Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, Slytherin or Gryffindor? Now remeber theres a difference between where we belong and were we would like to be! From jeralynks at yahoo.com Fri Dec 31 16:30:00 1999 From: jeralynks at yahoo.com (jeralynks at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 11:30:00 -0500 Subject: Sorting Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C260 From: jeralynks Subject: Sorting Reply To: [Yahoo! #259] A Little action for the club Date: 12/31/99 11:30 am (ET) I'm sure we'd all like to belong to Gryffindor, but I would honestly have to say that the sorting hat would assign me to Ravenclaw: "Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw, If you've a ready mind, Where those of wit and learning Will always find their kind;" I've always been told that I am quite sharp-witted, and I've always been ready to learn anything new, be it worthwile or trivial. You can never know too much or stop learning. Okay, who's next? Jeralyn From norevoli at yahoo.com Fri Dec 31 17:54:00 1999 From: norevoli at yahoo.com (norevoli at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 12:54:00 -0500 Subject: A Little action for the club Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C261 From: norevoli Subject: Re: A Little action for the club Reply To: [Yahoo! #259] A Little action for the club Date: 12/31/99 12:54 pm (ET) Honestly I'm sort of caught between Gryffindor and Ravenclaw. Everyone tells me I've got a good mind on my shoulders, not trying to be full of myself here. I score very well in school and I'm always eager to learn and learn and learn. But at the same time I have this inclination that I could be in Gryffindor. Why? Its just, the people in the group are very much like the friends that I have. And I always have this wanting to do more than what I do. To actually get up and go on an adventure. And I know that I can always find the courage to do the unthinkable, especially for a friendAnd if it means anything to be in Gryffindor, I think friendship is a very important and vital thing to have in life. And if ever there is a friend in trouble... I'll always be there trying help in the best way I can. help me choose? From jeralynks at yahoo.com Fri Dec 31 19:04:00 1999 From: jeralynks at yahoo.com (jeralynks at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 14:04:00 -0500 Subject: Back to casting... Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C262 From: jeralynks Subject: Back to casting... Date: 12/31/99 2:04 pm (ET) Has anyone else seen The Green Mile? Well, I can't remember the actor's name, but the gentleman who played John Coffey would be great as Hagrid I think! From delysa2u at yahoo.com Fri Dec 31 19:40:00 1999 From: delysa2u at yahoo.com (delysa2u at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 14:40:00 -0500 Subject: Back to casting... Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C263 From: delysa2u Subject: Re: Back to casting... Reply To: [Yahoo! #262] Back to casting... Date: 12/31/99 2:40 pm (ET) That would be Michael Clarke Duncan. Wasn't he fabulous! He's only about 6 ft. in real life. The director used different camera angles and had him on something but you never notice, it's so well done. Although he was great in The Green Mile I really can't see him as Hagrid. BTW, did you know The Green Mile was written by Stephen King? He's not 'gross out' horror but more of a 'normal people in strange situations' kind of writer. If you liked the film, read the book. They left out alot because of time restraints but what the did have is almost word for word with King's book. Happy New Year to all and remember--Duck & Cover! LOL Debbie (;OD From harrypotterct at yahoo.com Fri Dec 31 21:00:00 1999 From: harrypotterct at yahoo.com (harrypotterct at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 16:00:00 -0500 Subject: Introducing myself Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C264 From: harrypotterct Subject: Introducing myself Date: 12/31/99 4:00 pm (ET) Hi Folks! I'm new to the club and clubs in general. I'm a notorious Harry Potter fan. I teach second grade and regret not being around older children who can appreciate Rowling. I've gotten a group of adult friends to read the series. They all loved it, but I'm the only fanatic. Looking forward to my club experience! From Mecky1213 at yahoo.com Fri Dec 31 22:28:00 1999 From: Mecky1213 at yahoo.com (Mecky1213 at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 17:28:00 -0500 Subject: Harry's wand Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C265 From: mecky1213 Subject: Harry's wand Reply To: [Yahoo! #257] Re: Great Harry site, have a looksee lol Date: 12/31/99 5:28 pm (ET) His wand was 11 inches, w/ holly and phoenix feather nice and supple~~i didnt know it either!! From Mecky1213 at yahoo.com Fri Dec 31 22:30:00 1999 From: Mecky1213 at yahoo.com (Mecky1213 at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 17:30:00 -0500 Subject: A Little action for the club Message-ID: Original Yahoo! HPFG Header: No: HPFGUIDX C266 From: mecky1213 Subject: Re: A Little action for the club Reply To: [Yahoo! #258] A Little action for the club Date: 12/31/99 5:30 pm (ET) I would definitely WANT to be in Hufflepuff, the members seem so kind and nice and stuff, but the hat would probably put me in Ravenclaw because of my good grades and intelligence...now whos next?