I'm new here so sorry if this isn't correct

[shirleejuly31]

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> >>lynn:
> > <snip>
> > I am curious how many times everyone has read the series.
> > <snip>
> > My husband thinks I'm a nutter for rereading HP books. Anyone
> > else?

> >>Michelle:
> I am also new.  My husband thinks I'm a complete freak for my
> addiction and love of Harry Potter.
> <snip>
> I've read the first 4 books 3 times (I'm such a novice compared to
> most here!)... but am really struggling to re-read 5... it just
> wasn't my favorite at all.  The angst in the book.... yuck...
> <snip>


Hello, I'm new as well, and it looks like we are in the same boat
with the husbands thinking we are all nutters. ; ) Perhaps they
should get together to discuss our addiction  while we talk about
our love for them.

I've read the first 4 books about 5 times each, the 5th one about 3
times and the 6th twice. I find I get really emotional reading the
last two. My heart seems to go out to this tormented character and I
just want to run over and give him a hug. The tears still flow from
my eyes whenever I read about Cedric, Sirius, or Dumbledore. In fact
I feel a little sad just writing this.

I am re-reading the fifth book right now, just so I can refresh my
memory, But it is with difficulty. Kudos to JKR for making such
wonderful books that not only make me not want to put them down, but
also continue reading them as tears run down my face.

And Honestly, I'm not that emotional. Just ask my Hubby..although he
may just roll his eyes like always whenever the Harry Potter subject
comes up.

Shirlee
P.s. Sorry if this is replied wrong, I'm still getting used to all
this. ;) Please have mercy...