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Now, of course I'd buy this, but ... shouldn't she have put the details about the characters who survive DH in DH?!

Thanks, Mad.

Thanks again, everyone!

I forgot something that I had wanted to say: SPOILER : It had to be Fred who died because no one would have cared if it had been that prat Percy. Even Charlie or Bill, I feel, wouldn't have had the same emotional impact as one of the twins. So yeah, it had to be someone everyone loves - and who better than one of the fun-loving Weasley twins?I was really worried, through the whole book, that Ron or Hermione would die. I kept dreading the moment when they finally acknowledged their feelings for each other because I was sure one of them would die soon afterward. As for Lupin and Tonks a part of me knew long before I picked up the book that one of them would die, I just never dreamed it would be both.

Maybe it's because I'm hormonal, but I found the book quite emotionally engaging. As a matter of fact, I cried though darn near the whole thing. I haven't felt this sad about something coming to an end since Buffy. :sigh: Thoughts: SPOILER : The isolation of the trio was, I felt, necessary. It forced them to explore their relationships to each other. Yes, I nearly kicked Ron when he left, but I knew he'd come back - and come back he did. Hermione swearing - there's something I never thought I'd read. I feel let down by Dumbledore. My faith in him has been completely shattered. I'm glad Harry could forgive him because I sure as hell can't. I'm totally disillusioned. The little bit of Lupin that we got, I didnt' like at all. I agree that Harry should have had at least some sort of reaction to the revelation that Snape was in love with Lily - revulsion, shock, something. I know he was emotionally numb at that point, and the whole thing about being a sacrificial lamb was overshadowing everything else, but c'mon! About the epilogue. The only thing I can reason why there wasn't more about everyone else is that these books are written limited third person. It's always been through Harry's senses that we've learned things. What Harry sees, what Harry hears, what Harry knows. Still, that's not much of an excuse for not wrapping up the rest of the character's stories. Oh, and the kids' names were just horrible!

Here's the text of the original challenge for anyone who's curious:

I voted Why, why, why? SPOILER :I sobbed through most of the book. I feel like I've lost many dear friends, and it has left me feeling, well, rather depressed. Snape was by far the worst blow. While I was happy to be vindicated, I was hoping that the stated reprieve was for him, not Harry. :sigh: Oh well. Lupin and Tonks nearly killed me as well, and of course Fred. When I closed the book for the last time, I thought, 'Well, this is it. The fandom is done for.' How do we recover from this? I mean, I try to hold as closely to canon as possible, but I don't see too many ways around some of the things that have happened.

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I am finally finished with DH! I am now slightly depressed.

Actually.... I love Drizzt!

Yea! Thanks guys!

I am wishing that I had thought ahead and made costumes. I am going to my first (and last) ever HP release party tonight. I am excited, even if it is just a kids party at the local public library.

SQUEE! *Bounces like a madwoman* Brilliant! I loved it. Everyone should read it! Go. Now. Read! EDITED to add: 22,252 words - OMFG! Can you believe it??? You really earned that siggy, ldf!

Love it!

^ wants to know <'s bedroom habits. < Hogs teh covers (according to 'Trae). V Talks in their sleep.

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Grocery

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Nope. Daz?

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I am fond of lemons. I am off to read!

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Nope. Red?

I am no longer allowed to point out other people's spelling errors....

I am noticing that Dazzled's In-A-Box collection got bigger.