(Spoilers) Just Finished! Some comments...

[Brooke]

No: HPFGUIDX 62191

My mind is still reeling as I just finished the book, tearfully, a 
few hours ago.  This was the first book that actually made me cry, 
(although I almost cried reading four and five during the more 
touching moments). I think things need to sink in for a while before 
I can get the full effect that the book had on me.  

I find myself feeling very sad... maybe because I read it too fast.  
And not just Sirius's death, but many other aspects of the book made 
me really sad... Neville and his parents, blatent physical cruelty 
towards kids (Umbrigde's "lines"), Snape's past, & the negligence and 
brutality toward magical creatures like house elves and giants.  I 
have so much that i would like to ask and discuss with other HP4GU 
members, but I think I may read the book again before delving into 
theories.  Then I can read it without my emotions getting in the way  

But even if OOTP does not end up feeling like one of my favorites (I 
still love PoA), one thing is for certain - Book 5, what the world 
regards as merely a "children's book" has had a profound impact on 
me.  Indeed, more so than many highly acclaimed "adult novels" that I 
have enjoyed reading. I just hope Harry wins... 

Anyone else feeling this way as well?

Brooke