Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
I am currently re-reading Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in anticipation of the 7th and final book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, coming out this summer. That raises the question, which Harry Potter book do I like the best?
The first was okay. The second I didn’t care for. The third was pretty good. The fourth was okay, the ending was fantastic. You know, right at the end of the Tri-Wizard Tournament when he is transported to the cemetary. The 5th was also good. I’m still in shock over Sirius. I have trouble believing that’s real. Then the 6th. Also pretty good. Also still in shock at the end. That raises the next question: Who will die in the final book?
This is a toughy. I am old-fashioned. I want the bad guys to get their comeuppance. I want the good guys to sail off into the sunset. I have my fears that J.K. Rowling will not let this happen. She’s let so many die that I really grew to like. I understand that this is an epic battle, not everyone can make it. But Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, McGonagall, Hagrid and Mr. And Mrs. Weasley have to make it through. Otherwise we will be left feeling that there is no hope.
What do you think? Who will die? Who will live? Which book is your favorite?
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I love all the Harry Potter books and have read or listened to them all multiple times, but my favorites are Azkaban and Order of the Phoenix. I think the whole time turner thing in Azkaban is about the coolest thing JK Rowling did in any of the books (also made for a great movie). And in Phoenix I loved all the stuff at the Grimold Place headquarters (Sirius’s mother is a hoot), and the battle at the Ministry, despite the outcome. In the seventh book, I don’t believe for one second that Harry will die. I also think Ginny, Ron, and Hermione will make it. I’m still not sure about Snape. I want to believe the theory that he and Dumbledore planned what happened at the end of Half-Blood Prince to keep his cover intact and that he’s really on the good side, but I have a hard time doubting Harry’s instincts. Whatever happens, it should be a great read.
The audio version of all of the Harry Potter books are great to listen to.
I have enjoyed all of them. The characters come alive in each book. Don’t miss the listening experience!
okay dont get me started on this. actually no, its too late for that. Harry Potter is my all time favorite series, without a doubt. i have all the books hard cover and first edition, i get them exactly at midnight and go to the parties and sometimes dress-up. my favorite book is the Prisoner of Azkaban. i dunno theres something about it, i think its because the famous trio are still innocent and dont know the dangers and darkness that lay ahead. my least favorite is Order of the Pheonix. its a little to dreary and dark for me, sad too. for the seventh book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, there are so many rumors flying, i dunno which is the truth. but lemme tell you what i think happened. Snape is good without a doubt, remember he took the un-breakable vow with Malfoy’s mother (if he breaks it, he dies) thats why he had to kill dumbledore. snape also took a vow from dumblefore to look after Harry (thats why when snape was leaving, he just blocked Harry’s curses and didnt send any back). There has to be a reason, maybe Dumbledore isnt dead. Why did he stop Harry from leaving when Malfoy and snape barged in? Who will make the cut, Harry or Voldemort? whose initials are in the locket? theres so many questions to be answered. JK Rowling has really gotten us waiting in suspence.
Yeah, that’s a good point–whose initials are those? I wouldn’t even know where to begin to search for the remaining horcruxes. Rowling has said that he is going to Godric’s Hollow first. Perhaps that will lead him on to something else. Only 32 more days until we find out!