[HPforGrownups] Do calm down (was FALSE ACCUSATIONS)

[Doreen]

No: HPFGUIDX 14729

Well said Amanda & Rainy..

I don't know about anyone else, but JKR's writings have become the center of
my leisure time. Normally, when I finish a good book, I am disappointed that
it has ended. I can always re-read it, and often do, but there is usually
nothing like the first read. JKR's books are truly an exception to this for
me. As I read her books the second time, knowing what all the "clues" mean,
I find myself saying, "How could I have missed that the first time through?"
or "Now, that makes perfect sense."

When I first joined this group, on a tip from Steve Vander Ark, I had no
idea what to expect. Imagine my joy at discovering hundreds of people who
all loved HP as much, if not more than I do. People who won't look around
for something to do if I mention HP. People who don't think I have gone over
the top because I bought a Hagrid doll and BBEFB at age 54.

Countless times I have read a post thinking, "WOW! That is exactly the way I
feel about that!"  The best thing is that if I feel exactly opposite of what
the post said, I can also state my opinion.... and neither of us has to
worry about anyone putting us down for our views or opinions. With 1105
members, there is bound to be a pro and a con to every issue. (the only
exception being the Stouffer issue ... in this case, it is 100% unanimous. I
do not count the person who sneaked in here under the guise of being a
Pottermaniac, only to be a Stouffer follower)

Yes, I do have a problem with the house-elf issue. That has nothing to do
with my feelings about JKR. I think the woman is a extremely gifted and
extraordinarily imaginative and talented.

"Just a book"? Never! That is the epitome of understatements.

Doreen