[HPforGrownups] Avoiding Spoilers (was Harry's fate WAS: Re: RE Snape and Petunia

[Kemper]

No: HPFGUIDX 156023

> Potioncat:
> Oh, I think we should keep this discussion on list. (Unless the Elves
> tell us to take it to OT Chatter.)
>
> I've had two Spoiler situations--both involving Snape, oddly enough.
> Someone let it slip that Snape wasn't the bad guy in SS/PS. That
> particular person is an idiot anyway. I'm not sure he even realized
> he'd revealed anything.
>
> Just before HBP came out, I visited a HP site--one that was had very
> strict spoiler policies. Someone had logged on as "Snape-kills-
> Dumbledore." I was shocked. Then I thought, "They're just guessing."
> I was really mad later when I understood that person had done it on
> purpose and was simply a jerk.
>
> I don't know how you can protect yourself from idiots and jerks. But
> I had prepared several things to say at the bookstore if anyone was
> talking too much. Of course, once you hear something, that's it.
>
> Has anyone ordered the book to be delivered? Does it come quickly on
> release day?
>
> 


Kemper now:
I got a spoiler story...
My brother was working with some juvenile offenders (older teens) in a
residential setting.  One of the kids was a big HP fan and before HBP came
out, my brother and he would have HP discussions.  They built a strong
rapport.  A week or so after HBP came out the kid got a copy and started the
read.  At a down time in the kids read, he becomes mildly verbally abusive
toward my brother.  My brother redirects his behavior but the kid won't let
up.  My brother tells him, "Dumbledore dies."
The kid stops.  And then in wave of frustration continues .
"Yeah, Snape kills him."

Sometimes it's the other person being the idiot or jerk, and spoiling it for
them... aww... delicious!  Don't worry, they still have a great rapport.

Kemper, first in line for the last two books and first in line for the last
(fingers crossed)


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