was Re: Interview w/ JKR [Sirius]

[kiricat2001]

No: HPFGUIDX 73341

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "dublinaaireland" 
<fashionmenu at h...> wrote:
> --- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "kiricat2001" 
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> wrote:--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "dublinaaireland" 
> <fashionmenu at h...> wrote:
> 
> <snipped>
> 
> Since mine was the original quote of how some of the "potential 
> allure is lost" I feel I must respond.  This is not dismissive at 
> all.  It's not the same as saying "I won't read the books." Or "The 
> books are going to be awful because my favorite character is gone."
> 
> Dublina: You're right, I did not see stated that you would stop 
> reading said books and did not read your post thinking that you 
would 
> do so.
> 
> It merely means that I won't have the same level of anticipation, 
the 
> same counting-down-the-hours thrill that existed before OoP. I will 
> read the books, probably much more slowly, the first time through 
> because I want to know what happens, but I won't be chomping at the 
> bit, sweat pouring from my brow, locking myself away for the 
weekend 
> to *devour* the books. They will be more, well, like books, and 
less 
> like a life-pausing experience.
> 
> Dublina:  I suppose it is each and every persons way of *enjoying* 
> these books.  Im a mad HP fan and haven't really picked up any 
other 
> books (except study books) to read for enjoyment except HP or 
> anything related to HP.  It took me a month to read OOtP *but* I 
> decided that I wouldnt race through it.  

I salute your willpower. I was in complete read-mode, and really 
regretted having to take time from the book to do things like go to 
work.

However, I know I *will* 
> be 'chomping at the bit' when the 6th comes out.  Now, I have a 
> question....if you feel like this re. the 'passing' of Sirius then 
do 
> you feel the same way with all the dreadful things that happen to 
> Harry to the point where you won't have the same level of 
> anticipation?
> 
> Dublina
>  

I'm not sure whether you're referring to the awful things that have 
happened to Harry already, or to whatever nastiness JKR has planned 
for him in the future. Either way, while I can empathize with Harry, 
and wish that this kid had a normal life, the possibilities of what 
lies in store won't ratchet up my anticipation to fever heights.

Perhaps part of my reaction to OoP is also tied in with the fact that 
I came late to Potterverse.  I read the first 4 books after GoF came 
out, so I ate it all in one huge chunk.  No waiting for years for the 
next book until OoP.  And, while I'm more than happy with Harry as 
being the main focus, and the vehicle to carry the action forward, it 
is the adults in the series that I find more interesting.

I do want to know what happens, the final denouement.  I want to see 
how all the threads come together. I want to know what loose ends 
will be left for further speculation.  But, my level of anticipation 
will be the same as when new books from, say, a favorite mystery 
author comes out.  I will want to read the books, but there will be 
much less of an emotional investment, if that makes sense. 

Marianne