Harry Potter Discussion

[Hannah]

Talk about the books, moives, and merchandise here! ..Instead of getting off topic in the Shrek 2 thread :tanime:

[Barkworm]

I enjoyed neither the first nor the second movie but I love all the books. I got into them rather lately (shortly before "Goblet of Fire" was releaed) and love every one of them. I can't wait for for book six ("Revolt of the Mudblood"?).

[Jo Dawn]

Me too, barkworm! Well, I did enjoy the movies, although the books will always be my favorite. They just are forced to leave so much out of the movies because of time or ratings or whatever. I had the second book before I even had the first, but didn't read it until I saw the first movie. Then I understood it more, lol. Now love them all! My friend and I had to share the fifth book when it came out, because we were on vacation and our books were at home. We read the book, one after another, in less than a day!

I, also, can't wait for the next book. It's gonna be awesome!

[Hannah]

I liek the movies, bvut each one gets worse than the previous, as I said before. The books- my mom had the first four, and I Just read them... all in one day. :lol:
I bought the fifth book along with a HP5 hat and read it in a day.. XD
I then became the unofficail leader of the HP club at school because no one else payed attention to it. I made the website, too.
http://harrypclub.tk :D

Edit: Incase you havent noticed, the page died. Thats why the last update was in April. Not enough users.

[Barkworm]

SPOILER

JK Rowling has already announced that someone will change houses in HP6 :o
Any guesses?

[Voltron]

Never read the books, though I still do one killer Cockney impression of Potter.

"Ort! Doomblor, thar's a krimput in me ear I say!"

"Rohn, dihju pee in me tea, again I ask I say?

[Hannah]

SPOILER

JK Rowling has already announced that someone will change houses in HP6 :o
Any guesses?
Oh, uhm, lemme guess... Hermione? Ron? Draco? ...I dont know.. Let's all just hope it's not Harry, though!

[Jo Dawn]

SPOILER

JK Rowling has already announced that someone will change houses in HP6 :o
Any guesses?

Seriously??! I hadn't heard that. And here I thought I was all caught up in the news...

Oh, and anyone been to JK's official site? It's pretty awesome. Go here (www.jkrowling.com)

[The Defibrillator]

I liek the movies, bvut each one gets worse than the previous, as I said before.

How can you say that when there are only 2 movies to judge?

[Hannah]

I liek the movies, bvut each one gets worse than the previous, as I said before.

How can you say that when there are only 2 movies to judge?
The looks horrible from the previews I've seen. Draco looks like bullsh*t, Hermione is wearing Muggles clothes, and the new Dumbledore sounds nothing like the previous.

[Jo Dawn]

Well... it's kinda hard to replace Richard Harris... I thought they did rather well, considering the circumstances.

I wasn't too thrilled with all the Mugle clothing, either... But, *sigh* what're you gonna do? At least it's Harry Potter, and it's going on the big screen. :)

I still think it's gonna be awesome.

[Barkworm]

Actually I think Draco looks pretty cool.

[Hannah]

Actually I think Draco looks pretty cool.
He doesnt look too much like described in the book.

[damnhooligan]

I think Prisoner of Azkaban will be one of the best HP movies yet. Alfonso Cuarón directed the film, not Chris Columbus who focuses a lot on family/kids films (most of which I think are sh*te). Cuarón has an interesting approaching to directing, and I have no doubt he'll surpass anything Columbus has ever done.

Only thing I'm pissy about is the modern Muggle clothes the kids run around in. PoA takes place in 1993-1994, damnit.



I'm closet Potter dork. Damn you, Rickman!

[host_punktmy]

i got the first book as a birthdaty present and started reading it but it bored me. I was always more interested in books like SCi fi related like star wars. The movies well i saw the first one and it wasn't horrible but it wasn't exactly picture of the year material

[Kali]

I'm not quite sure how the books got into our house, but they somehow all ended up in my possession. Reminds me, I should make them next on my reading list. Still waiting for the fifth book to be released in paperback. (Yeah, I'm so cheap. :lol: )

[host_punktmy]

i hate paper back

[Hannah]

i hate paper back
Uh, why? It's just a paper cover book. :|

[host_punktmy]

paper back gets damaged easily

[Hannah]

paper back gets damaged easily
Yeah, but they're a hell of alot cheaper.

[Anarky]

yah, well if you're being careful with your books, paperbacks last forever. like I read one of my granddad's books the other day. more than forty years old ans still in perfect condition

[ThirdMarioBro]

..........no comment

[JameO]

..........no comment

Then why bother posting anything at all? Spamerific! Anyways yeah I loved all 5 of the books and the movies are awesome but nothing beats the books. Yeah im thinking the 3rd movie will be better than the first two. All these movies coming out this summer! I can't wait! Only thing that will suck is that the kids are getting too old to do the upcoming books. Although I can't wait for the Goblet of Fire movie that one will be crazy long and great.

[Peanut]

I dread the Goblet of Fire becoming a movie. It'll be butchered. I can see it.

[The Stryker]

Never Got into Potter and Never will, Read the first 3 books with a open mind "Maybe it'll get better!" and nope, still nothing

although the Vibrating Broomstick Toy was good for a Dirty Joke

[Barkworm]

I dread the Goblet of Fire becoming a movie. It'll be butchered. I can see it.
I agree, it can't see how they wouldn't butcher it.

[Hannah]

I dread the Goblet of Fire becoming a movie. It'll be butchered. I can see it.
I agree, it can't see how they wouldn't butcher it.
Oh man. The kids'll be way to old by then. It'll be a humiliation to the HP fans! :dead:

[Jo Dawn]

I dread the Goblet of Fire becoming a movie. It'll be butchered. I can see it.
I agree, it can't see how they wouldn't butcher it.
Oh man. The kids'll be way to old by then. It'll be a humiliation to the HP fans! :dead:

I disagree with that. They're already filming it. It's coming out October 18, 2005. I don't think they'll be too old by then.

[damnhooligan]

They're definitely not too old. During Goblet o' Fire, Harry/Hermione/Ron are 14-15 years old. And like JD said, they're presently filming GoF. And how old are the main actors right now? 14, 14 and 15, respectively.

[Voltron]

Are they really that good? I had instituted a policy where I boycotted the books with a passion, but I've been reconsidering it as of late.

[愛]

I've never read the books, but my brother has, and he said they're pretty good. I'm all for fantasy books, really. Maybe I should give them a try whenever I finish my other books that have been stacking up.

[damnhooligan]

I got hooked into the books because I'm an Alan Rickman fan, and therefore forced myself to see the movies a while back. I had boycotted seeing/reading them for the longest damn time, but finally broke down. I was quite surprised.

The books are whimsical, amusing, a quick read and the writing isn't dumbed down as to insult an adult reader's intelligence. Plus, there's an evil creepy guy hellbent on ruling the world: the staple of any good book.

[Voltron]

Yeah, but I'm a creepy evil guy hellbent on ruling the world, yet no one ever says I make this a great message board! :cry:

[愛]

But, Voltron...you're a vital part of this message board! You provide us with insults and humor unmatched by anyone here! :lol:

[Voltron]

But, Voltron...you're a vital part of this message board! You provide us with insults and humor unmatched by anyone here! :lol:


That's all I ask...

Perhaps this evil creepy guy can give me some ideas. I've always felt a pointed hat and cloak would be a nice touch.

[Jo Dawn]

But, Voltron...you're a vital part of this message board!

Agreed. :)


But yeah, I would definitly try the books. I, also, put of trying them out. I didn't read any of them until after the first movie came out. I've been addicted ever since. They are very engaging.

[J Legault]

I've read all 5 books, I just finished reading Chamber of Secrets & Sorcessor's Stone for the first time ever.

I wasn't a big fan at first but when I saw the first 2 movies i changed my mind about what i think about them.

I like Prisoner of Azkaban the most. I bet I'll enjoy the 3rd Movie the most as well. Hippogriffs, Demontors, Knights Express, Hagrid becoming a Teacher for Magical Creature Care, Hogsmeade, Prof. Lupin, Prof. Trelawney, & the Whomping Willow.

I don't care if Richard Harris is unavalible for Dumbledore's Role, I'm not saying he's a bad actor. Micheal gammon would do, unlike harris, but atleast we have someone to play him.

I don't care if the Kids get order. Their suspose to, cause the charaters themselves gain a year order in every book. Harry is suppose to be 13 cause that's the age limit for 3rd years.

Anyway I'll go see this movie since I enjoy Prisoner of Azkaban. With a new director, Gary Oldman as Sirius Black, & Timothy Spall as wortail, it'll be worth seeing. :wink:

[Barkworm]

It's funny that so many people boycotted the books. Fortunately I got into them two years before the first movie came out and the hype wasn't as big as it got later (or I just hadn't realized it). Otherwise, I might have done so, too.

[Sparvid]

The looks horrible from the previews I've seen. Draco looks like bullsh*t, Hermione is wearing Muggles clothes, and the new Dumbledore sounds nothing like the previous.Don't they wear muggle clothing from time to time on the books? Haven't read Prisoner of Azkaban for some time, so I don't have any specific examples though...

[Hannah]

But, Voltron...you're a vital part of this message board! You provide us with insults and humor unmatched by anyone here! :lol:


That's all I ask...

Perhaps this evil creepy guy can give me some ideas. I've always felt a pointed hat and cloak would be a nice touch.
No no no, you need to be able to posess things. That would make you even better.


Don't they wear muggle clothing from time to time on the books? Haven't read Prisoner of Azkaban for some time, so I don't have any specific examples though...
No. They wear robes. That's all, unless they're in the Muggle world.

[J Legault]

They wear Regular clothes during holidays, Hogsmeade, & Muggle World.
They wear their robes during school hours.

We've seen them in regualr clothes quite a few times in the previous films.

[Hannah]

They wear Regular clothes during holidays, Hogsmeade, & Muggle World.
They wear their robes during school hours.

We've seen them in regualr clothes quite a few times in the previous films.
I quite frankly remember them being in robes while in Hogsmeade in the books. And I've only seen Harry in muggle clothes while he's at the Dursley's in the movies.

[Hyper Metal Sonic]

I don't care if Richard Harris is unavalible for Dumbledore's Role, I'm not saying he's a bad actor. Micheal gammon would do, unlike harris, but atleast we have someone to play him.

Er...you do know that Mr. Harris has passed away, right, and isn't just "unavailable"?

Though, I do guess that would constitute being unavailable.

[Jo Dawn]

They wear Regular clothes during holidays, Hogsmeade, & Muggle World.
They wear their robes during school hours.

We've seen them in regualr clothes quite a few times in the previous films.
I quite frankly remember them being in robes while in Hogsmeade in the books. And I've only seen Harry in muggle clothes while he's at the Dursley's in the movies.

Don't forget, in Goblet of Fire, they wear Muggle clothing when they go to the Quidditch World Cup!! :)

[J Legault]

I don't care if Richard Harris is unavalible for Dumbledore's Role, I'm not saying he's a bad actor. Micheal gammon would do, unlike harris, but atleast we have someone to play him.

Er...you do know that Mr. Harris has passed away, right, and isn't just "unavailable"?

Though, I do guess that would constitute being unavailable.

I already know he's been dead for more than a year. :roll:

[Hyper Metal Sonic]

I don't care if Richard Harris is unavalible for Dumbledore's Role, I'm not saying he's a bad actor. Micheal gammon would do, unlike harris, but atleast we have someone to play him.

Er...you do know that Mr. Harris has passed away, right, and isn't just "unavailable"?

Though, I do guess that would constitute being unavailable.

I already know he's been dead for more than a year. :roll:

Alright, just, making sure, yaknow?

[Mobius One]

I only read books 1-3 and they got worse everytime, and I just think that the whole Harry Potter franchise is annoying. I didn't like the movies either. I also saw the first one in german. And the movie coming up is that kid who plays Harry's last time doing it.

[Jo Dawn]

I only read books 1-3 and they got worse everytime, and I just think that the whole Harry Potter franchise is annoying. I didn't like the movies either. I also saw the first one in german. And the movie coming up is that kid who plays Harry's last time doing it.

Um.. he's already filming number 4... Unless that's the one you were talking about...

It's Order of the Pheonix he's not if he's gonna be in...

[J Legault]

Order of the Phonix is planned to be out in 2007. A long ways ahead.

I'm already thinking of some actors that should be in Goblet of Fire.

[JameO]

Yeah and by 2007 the kids will be way to old to even try to start filming for the movie. OH well I can't wait to see the 3rd movie.

[Grave]

In my terms, I don't really care about any of the movies, seeying as Harry Potter seriously blows. Witchcraft? A bit childish I would say.

[Hannah]

In my terms, I don't really care about any of the movies, seeying as Harry Potter seriously blows. Witchcraft? A bit childish I would say.
Witchcraft and wizardry, I say!

[Grave]

In my terms, I don't really care about any of the movies, seeying as Harry Potter seriously blows. Witchcraft? A bit childish I would say.
Witchcraft and wizardry, I say!
Whatever it may be, it still blows. -.-

[Hannah]

In my terms, I don't really care about any of the movies, seeying as Harry Potter seriously blows. Witchcraft? A bit childish I would say.
Witchcraft and wizardry, I say!
Whatever it may be, it still blows. -.-
You've probably never even read the books. These are the best childrens' books I've ever read. And that's saying alot; I've read the whole of the school library.

[The Stryker]

Any Dr.Seuss Books
the Original Shrek by William Steig
Puss in Boots

I wouldn't call a 400 Page Waste of time a Children's book

[Grave]

In my terms, I don't really care about any of the movies, seeying as Harry Potter seriously blows. Witchcraft? A bit childish I would say.
Witchcraft and wizardry, I say!
Whatever it may be, it still blows. -.-
You've probably never even read the books. These are the best childrens' books I've ever read. And that's saying alot; I've read the whole of the school library.

No, I havn't. I do not plan to either. I do not fall in with the "in" crowd, I don't go liking something that everyone else likes. I say the whole idea of those books are completely rediculous, things that could NEVER be true. Believe me, mention this horrid series around me and i'll have a lot of negative remarks to go around.
Congrads, you've met me. Now remember it well. -.-

[Hannah]

In my terms, I don't really care about any of the movies, seeying as Harry Potter seriously blows. Witchcraft? A bit childish I would say.
Witchcraft and wizardry, I say!
Whatever it may be, it still blows. -.-
You've probably never even read the books. These are the best childrens' books I've ever read. And that's saying alot; I've read the whole of the school library.

No, I havn't. I do not plan to either. I do not fall in with the "in" crowd, I don't go liking something that everyone else likes. I say the whole idea of those books are completely rediculous, things that could NEVER be true. Believe me, mention this horrid series around me and i'll have a lot of negative remarks to go around.
Congrads, you've met me. Now remember it well. -.-
So you dont like it because It could never be real? I'm guessing you dont like artemis Fowl either? Or a Wrinkle in Time? And hey, this is the only "in crowd" thing I like. Now throw cabbage and tomatoes at me!

[Grave]

Nope, I don't like them either. Im VERY picky about the books I read, if I even read any. I despise reading altogether. No, im not one who sits in front of the television. I don't really watch tv either.

[damnhooligan]

I say the whole idea of those books are completely rediculous, things that could NEVER be true.

Says a man (or woman, as the case may be) who posts on a forum devoted to mutated turtles with ninja training. Is it too much to ask for someone to suspend belief and logic for a few brief moments for the sake of entertainment?

But, to each their own, I say. A disagreement as asinine as this really ought not erupt into a flame war. Let's all chill.

[The Stryker]

shut up let them go

Cat Fight :P .... :D

[Wes]

I agreed with what Harold Bloom said about the Harry Potter books. :goof: I read the first book and honestly I've got no desire to read the others...plus what really miffed me about the first book was the end, where they had to solve all those riddles and puzzles to get to the Philosopher's Stone. Typically I LOVE stuff like this in books, except in Harry Potter it wasn't possible for the reader to solve 'em because the characters had knowledge they didn't! Like with the bottles thing, a diagram was necessary there -- or at least some description of the order of the bottles as related to their sizes -- yet Rowling gave me nothin'.

I only saw the first movie, too. Bored the crap out of me. Plus the CG effects sucked. :goof:

[Grave]

I post here, because i'v liked TMNT since I was a little girl. THOSE books are rediculous, not only for the fact of never being true.

Im ending this. -.-

[The Stryker]

Hm...is it me Or has EVERYONE Become Big Pussies ever since Krang closed the Old GD?

Geez There Are other Forums, we could flock there and ruin another one and grow in numbers like zombies...

[Hannah]

Hm...is it me Or has EVERYONE Become Big Pussies ever since Krang closed the Old GD?

Geez There Are other Forums, we could flock there and ruin another one and grow in numbers like zombies...
You never cease to scare me, Stryker. -drinks orange juice- :D

[Duke]

Well i finally saw the third movie last night and thought that it was the best of the three. I've never read the books and probably never will but I find the movies entertaining.

[Dr. Marine]

you should read the books Duke. They are much better than the movies, in fat the movies leave out too much.

I've read all of the books and seen all of the movies. ^^ .......we used to like it a whole lot more in my school a few years ago tho, we gave eachother names. XD i was Hermionie, and Hannah was Ginny (much to her dislike)

[Hannah]

Shut up. -.-

And Hermione's spelled H-e-r-m-i-o-n-e, oh INTELLIGENT one.

[Dr. Marine]

hey, i cant spell to save my life.

[Mecha Cow]

I started on the fifth book a while ago and I finished it in no time, I just couldn't put it down. I stayed up entire nights reading.

I really enjoyed it, easily my favorite of the five books. I liked how the characters were a lot more human in this book (Maybe they were in the other books as well...I don't remember it anyway, so it obviously didn't impact me much if they were).

Bring on part six.

[Hannah]

Wooo July 17th! That's when it comes out right?

[Hono'o Hime]

The sixth book is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and is coming out July 16th. Rowling has already released information saying that "Half-Blood Prince" does not refer to Harry or Voldemort.

All of the books are good. I will admit that the first book can seem a little dry to some but the books just keep getting better after that. My advice is don't stop with the first book. At least try the second one and then if you really can't get into it at least you will have tried. I am a major fan of the books and own all the American versions in hard cover and the British in paperback.

The movies have been interesting but with each the directors have changed some stuff. It is interesting to see how other people view the books and make them come to life. I can not wait to see the Goblet of Fire and all the challenges for the Triwizard Tournament.

[JJ]

I liked all of the books so far. BUT the movies to the books are bot really good, because they leave important stuff out or add stupid stuff. I completely hate the movies. I hope, the sixth book is as good as the other ones, and they make a good movie out of the book. I mean it was a waste of money to go see the movies, JUST because of the adding and leaving out.

[Hannah]

One day off! I almost won! ;.;