Book 6 - Some Thoughts

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Wow!  Absolutely magnificent.  Rowling is only getting better and 
better.  I have to admit that I was so stunned after reading the end, 
that I was in shock.  But after reflection I can see that these 
things must be.  Some of my thoughts.

DD's DEATH - Yes he's really dead - I'm so sorry - but it always was 
going to be Harry's battle and he's on his own now and ready for the 
task, mentally at least.  I wish his skills were a little better.  
He's always gotten through on luck.  DD's sacrifice in petrifying 
Harry and thereby not having time to protect himself was wonderful.  
I wonder if it will 
provide Harry with even more protection.   Will Harry survive to the 
end of Book 7?  I hope so.

SNAPE's treachery - well, I always thought he was rotten.  He was 
just too mean and enjoyed it all so much.  But still it shocked me 
very much.  I think he will be almost a more formidable foe than LV.  
Snape does have feelings of compassion.  He did make the unbreakable 
vow to help Malfoy.  To me Snape is really really scary.

The SHIPS I loved.  I always agreed with Ron/Hermione and 
Harry/Ginny.  I was very surprised and pleased with Tonks/Lupin.  
Harry's first kiss with Ginny was great, and the way he looked for 
Ron to get his approval.  I also was very pleased with Harry telling 
Ginny they couldn't see each other any more.  I would expect nothing 
less from him than his concern for her safety.  Fleur turned out to 
be a hero too.  Bravo!

McGonagall will make a good head mistress for Hogwart's, though she's 
a bit too stern.  One of the things that made DD so cool was his 
sense of humor and his great love for the students.  Big sigh.

Do you think R.A.B. could be Regulus Black and that the real necklace 
is at 12 Grimmauld place?

So in book 7 Harry will stay with the Dursley's until he is of age.  
Then after July 31 he and Ron will go to MOM for their apparation 
tests.  Then I suppose it's off to Godric's Hollow and maybe 
Grimmauld place.  I would expect Harry to go back to Hogwarts again, 
at least to make a further search of the Unknowable Room.

Well, I'm off for a second reading of HBP.  Can't wait for book 7 and 
to hear all your thoughts.

Bonnie