lighten up

[flying_ford_anglia]

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No: HPFGUIDX C5715
From: flying_ford_anglia
Subject: Re: lighten up
Reply To: [Yahoo! #5711] lighten up
Date: 8/4/00 2:14 pm  (ET)

<<some of the messages i have read since i've
 been in this club for the whole 3 or 4 days have been absolutely
 ridiculous. the dursley's stand for this and the rhino stands for that,
 please, give me a break. >>

One of the best things about literary discussion groups is that, now
and then, people speculate wildly and think laterally. Things that seem
ridiculous can lead on to other ideas and can be educational at the same
time (that 'rhinoceros' thing was right over my head, I admit).

I agree with you that for the most part, JKR is not writing in
'between-the-lines' code, but she does like to leave little clues dotted
around, and it's human nature to be curious and say 'what if..'

Another thing that occurs to me is that, in discussing possible
influences and obcure topics, we're attempting to profile 'the mind of JK
Rowling'. Subconsciously, if we can get a handle on the way she thinks,
we might be able to second-guess her twisty plotlines [sorry if that
sounds a bit ridiculous itself].

Believe me, this group is positively Ringling Brothers' Circus compared
to some literary discussion groups I've seen! Just enjoy the mix and
let people go whither they will.

Neil is lighting up and look everyone... he's in flames!!!