The House System was Re: Chapter Discussion: Goblet of Fire Ch. 4: Back

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> Geoff:
> "I do also wonder whether you read the posting rules, as you were required to, particularly:  Welcome to Harry Potter for Grownups, a friendly, thought-provoking place for adult discussions of the HP books� and also: HPforGrownups (the "Main List") is for discussion of the HP  books (i.e., the 'canon')�
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> Otto:
> I did, are you saying that I have violated these precepts? Please state how?

Potioncat:
First, I'd like to say "Welcome to our group. We take a little getting used to sometimes. We do have our guidelines and rules and a sort of nerdy culture of our own. We have scared folks off before---unintentionally. So please take time to learn our ways and join in the fun.

We like to discuss, debate, argue--but with respect for each other. I've been merrily disagreeing with fellow members for years.

Mainly, if an idea can be supported with canon it is fair game, and if it cannot it is canon fodder. But there is room for interpretation--sometimes two people do not read the same paragraph the same way.

For many years we were discussing the books while we eagerly awaited the next in line--so speculation was wild--but always canon supported. There's no more speculation--but there is a drive to understand and ferret out details. Again, canon supported. And that's why you'll see that sort of post showing up.

Please continue to write your future posts similar to this one, leaving enough of the post you are responding to so that all readers can better follow the conversation.
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> Geoff:
snip
 It is just as well that you did not
> join about a year or so ago when there was a posting limit of five
> per day which was rescinded because of low numbers.


Potioncat:
The rule was rescinded! When? No one told me! Why didn't anyone....
never mind,....I "know" why no one told me. <bg>