What a Book!

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 183546

---  "potioncat" <willsonkmom at ...> wrote:
>
> >...
> 
> Potioncat:
> There are still areas of the book that have flaws and areas 
> that seem a bit off to me. That didn't keep me from enjoying
> DH this time. But I think it's important to just read the book,
> and to avoid the temptation to stop and critique it as you go 
> along.
> 
> What I would really suggest to everyone, is that if you ever 
> have the chance to read these books to a young person, do it!
> And if you don't like to read aloud, get the audio-books and
> listen together. 
> 
> It is so much fun to see the difference a few years makes!
>

bboyminn:

More instinctively than by any conscious choice, when I read,
I switch off my critical mind. I take my seat, tighten the
passenger restrain, feel the anticipation build as I clickity
clack to the top of the first hill, then ZOOOM, the roller
coaster ride in on. I just take it as it comes. If it has the
power to hold my interest, then, in my mind, it is a 
successful book. 

Partly, the books are written, you can't change them, no 
amount of whining or crying will alter so much as a single 
drop of ink, so just enjoy the ride. 

I think I can safely say that all the books are successful in
my mind because I can pick up any HP book at random, open to a
page at random, start reading, and I am instantly pulled 
into the world. Instantly the ride is on.

So many people complain about the 'camping trip' in DH, but
consider everything that happens on that trip. It starts with
the Trio breaking in to the Ministry. We have Ron leaving, 
Godrics Hollow, a visit to Xenophile Lovegood, the capture
by the Snatchers, Ron returning including the mysterious
doe and the destruction of the first Horcrux, the escape
from Malfoy Manor, the death of Dobby, the arrival at Shell
Cottage and the accompanying revelations, the break-in at
Gringotts, and eventually, the arrival at Hogwarts. That's
hardly dull. 

Lastly, consider this, you have built an indelible memory 
with your child. A bonding experience that will endure for
a lifetime. Trivial as this event might be, I hardly
think your son will ever forget it. The day my Mom and I
shared this adventure together. Too few children get to 
share such a great adventures with some one they love. 

That more than anything is the legacy of Harry Potter; all 
the wonderful times we shared together.

Steve/bboyminn