Re Sorting Hat / Release date / Hope for Book 5

[Koticzka]

No: HPFGUIDX 59779

SORTING HAT:


Catlady quoted me (Koticzka):

<< Taking into consideration that the Sorting Hat has much more sense than
anyone else and is fully or at least partly conscious of its choices and
their consequences, my theory is that the Hat will save Hogwarts by
executing a subtle plan and ignoring students basic personality for a
greater good. However, I am open to hearing other opinions, and I will
consider them with curiosity. >>

Catlady wrote:
>>Some time ago, someone proposed a detailed theory in which the Sorting Hat
*is* executing a subtle plan ... it is causing all the bad things in the
wizarding world (by controlling their culture) in order to maintain its own
power. And the only happy ending would be to destroy the Sorting Hat, and
the House system...<<

***Koticzka's new comment:
Thanks for the info.  Well, that makes sense, though there are many wizard
schools and it does not contradict canon to believe there may be an older
one with deeper traditions.

RELEASE DATE

Heidi Tandy and Susan Snow, as Brief Chonicles are discussing the date of
release of OoP.

***Koticzka's bad memory...
With all due respect - I know what marketing departments are able to say to
increase interest,  but I do remember someone mentioning that the release
date HAS a meaning and that something important in the book is to take place
on that night.

HOPE FOR BOOK 5

Chuck wrote:
>>Things I hope to see and not see in book 5 Enough with the Animagi.So
there's this registration thing we're told...<<

***Koticzka:
Sorry to disappoint you but I remember JKR's words.... someone else will
achieve that.

Chuck:
>>... No time travel<<

****Koticzka's comment:
I am also tired of some subjects and less than fresh ideas.  So, I am
considering quitting the group for a while - just in case if IT
(whatever we're speculating about) really happens. That way I will check
whether I am really addicted to these discussions.

Oryomai:
>>I also wanna see Harry and Ron quit Divinitation!  Down with Trelawney! <<

***Koticzka's comment:
No! She is such an absurd character and so human! I like her and she is
necessary.  But, looking at H&R's first homework in divination in GoF - they
could manage without her...

Mark:
>>What about the other plot devices, such as "memory charms"<<

***Koticzka's comment:
Why is it bothering you that you can do harmlessly with a spell something
that can be done violently and harmfully by Muggles? Or did I see too many
spy-movies...

Koticzka
How can you hurt a man who has nothing?
Give him something broken.



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