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The Last Muggle to Read Harry Potter, Reading all 7 books for the first time

JessJMC View Member Profile	Jul 29 2009, 01:40 PM Post #1
Just Through the Brick Wall Posts: 2 Joined: 9:52am July 29, 2009	I just started reading Harry Potter for the first time, having missed the series for the past twelve years. When I mentioned this to a few of my friends, they encouraged me to keep a blog about what I think of the series, where I think the story is going, etc. As one of the last people I know to finally pick up the books, I'm really out-of-the-loop - and my predictions are evidently funny to people who know the story by heart. But I'm determined to read all 7 books, even if I am years late... This post has been edited by lirene: Jul 29 2009, 05:05 PM

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Azkaban's_Angel View Member Profile	Jul 29 2009, 01:53 PM Post #2
Selling Illegal Items at Borgin and Burkes Posts: 2,806 Joined: 7:59am June 6, 2006	QUOTE(JessJMC @ Jul 29 2009, 07:40 PM) I just started reading Harry Potter for the first time When you say that you missed the series these last 12 years does that include the films? If not, it's lucky for you; my dad just started reading the books, but he's already seen the films so he knows the major plot points and is really disappointed about that now. Eitherway... Hope you enjoy your first reading, and any re-readings which may follow --------------------

JessJMC View Member Profile	Jul 29 2009, 02:00 PM Post #3
Just Through the Brick Wall Posts: 2 Joined: 9:52am July 29, 2009	I saw each film once (I think). I say "I think", because I have almost no memory of them. I remember going to the theater, seeing people in full costume, and thinking "This is a pretty movie!" - but I have no idea what happened. Prime example: Tom Riddle being Voldermort? Caught me completely off guard as I read the second book. So yes, I've seen the films, but they aren't helping me much at all. Most of them I saw when they came out, and never again. I thought I would know where things were going - evidently, not.

SpiceQueen View Member Profile	Jul 29 2009, 02:18 PM Post #4
Kibble Boy/Girl at the Magical Menagerie Posts: 294 Joined: 4:15pm July 30, 2008 Location: Following Bugsy Sigel's ghost thru passageways beneath the Flamingo, Las Vegas	Welcome to Potterdom! Oh, I am so excited for you! The books are excellent and I am definitely looking forward to reading your blog! And you know if you have any questions you can ask anybody here at Leaky! Happy Reading! (sorry for thr plethora of exclamation points....I do use other punctuation on occassion)

Robbie Rowe View Member Profile	Jul 29 2009, 02:44 PM Post #5
Perusing the Magical Menagerie Posts: 97 Joined: 1:14pm February 2, 2009	Welcome to MyLeaky... JessJMC! Good place to be to discuss all things Harry Potter(except hentai) as well as non- HP releated things like Artemis Fowl, the Inkworld Trilogy, The Demonata and many other things!!!! I would say your blog oughta be good. Keep reading and hope you enjoy the books as well as Tales Of Beedle The Bard and other books by J. K. Rowling!!!! Happy posting!!!

souptin View Member Profile	Jul 29 2009, 03:06 PM Post #6
Cauldron Bottom Measurer Posts: 111 Joined: 9:15pm July 22, 2005 Location: Mooning about the greenhouses with Luna...	I just had a look at your blog, highly amusing. I especially like your irritation with Dobby. I envy you, I'd love to be reading the books for the first time! It's very intriguing to see someone else going through the experience... Enjoy. -------------------- Joel: That's the movies, Ed. Try reality. Ed: No thanks.

George Weasley... George Weasley's Girlfriend View Member Profile	Jul 29 2009, 03:35 PM Post #7
Butterbeer Connoisseur Posts: 1,502 Joined: 4:37pm February 6, 2007 Location: The Room of Requirement	Well Jess I must say I diod enjoy your blog and I really loved your predictions. It's amazing what the mind comes up with while reading these things. As far as I can tell Chamber of Secrets is a hard book for most fans to read in the sense that it really isn't anyones favorite. However, you are in for the ride of your life from here on out. Enjoy and don't forget the tissues. You're gonna need them. -------------------- My beautiful Harry/Ginny avatar is compliments of jilly_wood. My awesome Weasley avatars are courtesy of theonlysong.

Ginevra86 View Member Profile	Jul 29 2009, 04:45 PM Post #8
Buying a Half-Kneazle Posts: 536 Joined: 7:57pm July 26, 2008 Location: Upstate, NY... setting up the local recruiting office for Dumbledore's Army	QUOTE(JessJMC @ Jul 29 2009, 02:40 PM) I just started reading Harry Potter for the first time, having missed the series for the past twelve years. When I mentioned this to a few of my friends, they encouraged me to keep a blog about what I think of the series, where I think the story is going, etc. As one of the last people I know to finally pick up the books, I'm really out-of-the-loop - and my predictions are evidently funny to people who know the story by heart. But I'm determined to read all 7 books, even if I am years late... Oh my goodness! I wish I had that idea last summer when I FINALLY got down to reading the books! Welcome to Potterverse!!! This post has been edited by lirene: Jul 29 2009, 05:06 PM -------------------- "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love" Corinthians 3:13 Avvie and siggy by Kendra.Dumbledore, Artwork by Mudblood428

lirene View Member Profile	Jul 29 2009, 05:12 PM Post #9
Grand Pooh-Bah of the Poking Sticks Emporium Posts: 6,834 Joined: 3:53pm January 4, 2008 Location: Fine-tuning her Spambot Magnet	Hello and welcome to the Lounge, JessJMC The Lounge is a wonderful place to discuss all things HP and non-HP related, and I'm happy that you've found our friendly little nook, as suggested by all of the posts by our wonderful members in this very thread Since this topic is only discussing another Harry Potter blog site, and since promotion on the Lounge is against the rules, (see rule #4), I'm going to go ahead and close this thread. In addition, I've edited several of the posts here in order to remove the link to the blog site in question. I know there are a lot of people out there who haven't read the books, but if you are going to start reading them, are in the process of doing so, or if you've read the books and want to share your experiences on how you first got hooked with the HP series, I encourage you to visit our very own thread here in the Parlor called How did you get into it?, How (and when) did you start reading Harry Potter? I also recommend visiting the Great Wizarding Events forum, a great forum for discussing the various plots in the HP series If you have any questions, please PM a moderator anytime! Closing Thread lirene LL Moderator This post has been edited by lirene: Jul 29 2009, 05:30 PM --------------------