US vs. UK versions

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No: HPFGUIDX 9395

--- In HPforGrownups at egroups.com, "Marvin Long, Jr." <msl at f...> wrote:
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> 
> To any who have read both the British and American editions of the HP
> books, how different are they?  

	IMHO, the differences aren't drastic, but are noticeable to this 
close reader. Dumbledore is said to "do his nut" instead of "go 
ballistic", for example. 'Scarpered' instead of 'scampered' "Minister 
for Magic" instead of "Minister of Magic". 


> 
> Anyway, I'm thinking of ordering the British editions from Amazon.co.uk.
> Would that be worthwhile, in anybody's opinion?

 It cost around $70.00 for the hardcover boxed set inc. shipping. I got 
them for Xmas and was delighted. I guess it all depends on your 
personal financial situation. I will definitely order the Britspeak 
edition of book 5, and, assuming my involvement with this group 
continues, I will have to get the American version too, since that is 
what is most often sited here.
	Pippin