Edition discrepancy in "After the Burial" (Re: The first-years conspiracy)

Jen Reese stevejjen at earthlink.net
Tue Oct 25 00:34:25 UTC 2005


No: HPFGUIDX 142058

> hg:
> However, it seems to me, from my reading of the text, that JK 
> indicates in several places/ways that Harry has indeed taken
> Felix, and it has indeed worn off long before he gets the memory
> from Slughorn.  She has Slughorn explain how much is in the 
> bottle, then Harry remember that amount incorrectly; 

Jen: Uh-oh, problem with editions here. I happen to have both the 
Scholastic and Bloomsbury texts (much thanks to my sis in New 
Zealand) and the Scholastic edition has Harry saying, "I don't 
reckon I'll need all of it, not twenty-four hours' worth, it can't 
take all night..." (chap. 22, p. 476)

Here's the Bloomsbury edition:

"I don't reckon I'll need all of it, not twelve hours' worth, it 
can't take all night..." (chap. 22, p. 445)

If the Bloomsbury is the correct one, Harry was most likely *was* 
then under the effects of Felix while getting the memory. 

I remember reading a correction page put out by Scholastic, seems 
like Arthur Levine was answering some questions about possible 
errors, but I can't locate it now. Anyone remember this?

Jen








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