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She Who Channels Rita Skeeter Posts: 2,938 Joined: 11:40pm January 17, 2006 Location: Twiddling My Time-Turner	Tonight's Moderators: Aislinn, futureweasley and Poet [20:57] * futureweasley has joined #lounge [20:57] * Topic is: PotterCast #82 [20:58] * Aislinn has joined #lounge [20:59] * dumbledorefan92 has joined #lounge [20:59] <futureweasley> hello ddfan [20:59] <Aislinn> hi dumbledorefan92 [20:59] <dumbledorefan92> hey, first time in a pottercast chat [21:00] * JulianBH has joined #lounge [21:00] <JulianBH> hi everyone [21:00] <Aislinn> welcome [21:00] * danae24 has joined #lounge [21:00] <futureweasley> hello! [21:00] * stewiegryf has joined #lounge [21:00] <futureweasley> hi danae! [21:00] <danae24> Hi!!! [21:00] <Aislinn> nice to have you join us [21:00] <stewiegryf> hey all! [21:00] <danae24> Hello future and Aislinn, and the rest of the gang!!! [21:00] <futureweasley> hey stewie!! [21:00] <JulianBH> hey i have a question [21:00] * cbm has joined #lounge [21:01] <futureweasley> hi cbm [21:01] <cbm> HI [21:01] <futureweasley> shoot Julian [21:01] <JulianBH> does anyone know the irc server this is? [21:01] <futureweasley> not a clue...lol...and I'm a mod [21:01] <danae24> Hi cbm! [21:01] * JulianBH has quit [Bye] [21:01] <danae24> I guess Julian didnt like this irc........ [21:01] <danae24> laugh [21:01] <futureweasley> so, how was Monday, everyone? [21:02] <stewiegryf> lol...guess not [21:02] <danae24> fine..... really fine! [21:02] * JulianBH has joined #lounge [21:02] <JulianBH> whoops sorry [21:02] <dumbledorefan92> it was fine...oh, he's back. [21:02] <dumbledorefan92> biggrin [21:02] <stewiegryf> Monday was grey and rainy...boo! [21:02] <cbm> I had an ok Monday, it went well, except that I am in New Jersey [21:02] <futureweasley> we had GREAT weather...it was 75 here in Michigan today...totally unheard of for March [21:02] <futureweasley> boo, cbm!! [21:02] <dumbledorefan92> it was pretty dreary in San Francisco [21:02] <Aislinn> wow, that's crazy future [21:03] <danae24> ohh, I love SF!!! [21:03] * Poet has joined #lounge [21:03] <dumbledorefan92> but now it's not raining anymore. [21:03] <futureweasley> hi poet [21:03] <cbm> SF is a great city! [21:03] * Morgan_Noxwell has joined #lounge [21:03] <stewiegryf> i guess we're close dumbledorefan...i'm also in northern CA [21:03] <dumbledorefan92> it's pretty cool, yeah? [21:03] <futureweasley> hi Morgan [21:03] <Aislinn> It is! [21:03] <dumbledorefan92> that's cool [21:03] <Aislinn> I lived there for about a year, I really liked it [21:03] <Poet> howdy [21:03] * phoenix42 has joined #lounge [21:03] <cbm> I only visit there and have always had a great time [21:04] * Morgan_Noxwell has quit [Bye] [21:04] * dumbledorefan92 has quit [Bye] [21:04] <phoenix42> hi everyone, I haven't heard pottercast yet so I hope to learn something about what it was about [21:04] <Aislinn> hi phoenix42 [21:04] * Morgan_Noxwell has joined #lounge [21:04] <Morgan_Noxwell> he [21:04] <Morgan_Noxwell> hey all [21:04] <Aislinn> hi morgan [21:04] <futureweasley> hi phoenix! [21:04] <danae24> Hi Phoenix!!! [21:04] <Morgan_Noxwell> had some computer trouble but I'm back [21:04] <Aislinn> are you having trouble connecting? [21:05] <cbm> It was fun, we just don't have John to make fun of tonight, he was missed [21:05] *** dumbledorefan92 has joined #lounge [21:05] * danae24 missed John a lot! [21:05] <Poet> yes [21:05] <dumbledorefan92> sorry, internet died completely [21:05] <Morgan_Noxwell> ya know I have to admit - the flow of the PC was much better and that might be b/c John wasn't there.... smile [21:05] <Aislinn> isn't that frustrating, dumbledorefan92 ? [21:05] <cbm> Aislinn, my connection is great, no lag at all [21:05] <dumbledorefan92> yes, very. [21:05] <Aislinn> glad to hear it, cbm! smile [21:05] <dumbledorefan92> wireless is pretty unreliable sometimes [21:05] <phoenix42> what a bummer about the internet. at least you got it took care of right away [21:06] * ltbrave23 has joined #lounge [21:06] <dumbledorefan92> yeah... [21:06] <Aislinn> hi ltbrave23 [21:06] <ltbrave23> hey all [21:06] <Morgan_Noxwell> so how is everyone doing this fine eveing? [21:06] * bushybrownhairedknowitall has joined #lounge [21:06] <Morgan_Noxwell> evening* [21:06] <Poet> great [21:06] <danae24> really fine! [21:06] <phoenix42> just dandy and yourself [21:06] <Aislinn> doing well, yourself? [21:06] <dumbledorefan92> fine, just finished my gargantuan pile of homework [21:06] <Morgan_Noxwell> wish I had some cafe mocha - but then I might never fall asleep [21:07] <Poet> awesome dumbledorefan92 [21:07] <futureweasley> bushybrownhairedknowitall...welcome, and I love the screenname!! [21:07] <Aislinn> hi bushybrownhairedknowitall [21:07] <Morgan_Noxwell> ah, I miss homework a bit... school entirely to be blunt [21:07] * danae24 gives a virtual cafe mocha to Morgan [21:07] <dumbledorefan92> hehe [21:07] <cbm> I am at a borders, I can hop up to the counter for you smile [21:07] <Morgan_Noxwell> yay!!! thanks danae [21:07] <ltbrave23> i need to start on that pile....i think my professors are trying to kill me [21:07] <Aislinn> ooh, I'll take one too please [21:07] <Morgan_Noxwell> no caffeine affects [21:07] <bushybrownhairedknowitall> Thanks! I've never been in this "chat" place before. This is different from what I'm used to! :-) [21:07] <danae24> yep! especially that! [21:07] *** Witherwings has joined #lounge [21:07] * cbm heads to the counter [21:07] <Aislinn> welcome! [21:08] <dumbledorefan92> my english teacher is definitely trying to murder me. [21:08] <futureweasley> give our buddies at borders a giant hug...someone random would be the most fun [21:08] <Morgan_Noxwell> mmmm I love coffee shops in book stores.... you can just read books and drink coffee and smell the beans [21:08] <danae24> it's really fun bushybrownhairedknowitall! [21:08] <Aislinn> lots of homework, eh, dumbledorefan92 ? [21:08] <cbm> I picked up a few more bookmarks [21:08] <danae24> Can I call you bushy??? your nickname is really long! [21:08] <dumbledorefan92> yup. i don't even want to think about it. [21:08] <ltbrave23> ha i know the feelng dumbledorefan92 right now it's my french professor [21:08] <futureweasley> I hope you like the bushybrown...I think it's really fun to meet people and chat about HP and PotterCast! [21:08] <Poet> I always type in part of the name and then hit the tab button - it fills the rest of the name in for me [21:08] <dumbledorefan92> i finished everything due tomorrow anyway, so i'll wait until later to do everything else [21:08] <bushybrownhairedknowitall> You guys can call me Amy ;-) [21:09] <ltbrave23> i haven't started yet... [21:09] <futureweasley> lol, bushy it is [21:09] *** SeverineSnape has joined #lounge [21:09] <futureweasley> hi Severine!! [21:09] <dumbledorefan92> lol [21:09] <SeverineSnape> hullo! [21:09] <JulianBH> poet: what client are you using then? [21:09] <SeverineSnape> I'm just being a fly on the wall as I am actually supposed to be working [21:09] <Poet> I have Firefox browser [21:09] <Aislinn> it should work in any browser JulianBH [21:09] <JulianBH> hmmmmmmm [21:09] <futureweasley> work, schmork [21:09] <Morgan_Noxwell> work schmirk! [21:09] <danae24> wow!!! great tip Poet!!! I didnt know that!!! [21:09] <Poet> And I'm just using the IRC that comes with the lounge [21:09] <Morgan_Noxwell> haha [21:09] <futureweasley> LOL Morgan!! [21:10] <JulianBH> k [21:10] <dumbledorefan92> i have camino on mac os x and it's fine, too [21:10] <Morgan_Noxwell> smile [21:10] <Poet> It's how I can type names so fast danae24 [21:10] <futureweasley> that's flippin' funny [21:10] <SeverineSnape> chuckle [21:10] <Morgan_Noxwell> great minds, future... [21:10] <futureweasley> we are going to get started! Woot! [21:10] <cbm> Firefox is what I use and it is great [21:10] <Witherwings> Notice how 'work' rhymes with 'shirk'? [21:10] * danae24 has learned something new thanks to Poet!!!! [21:10] <stewiegryf> I've found that it works best for me in IE, julian. I've had problems in the past with FF. [21:10] <Poet> cool [21:10] <ltbrave23> i have firefox and i can't do that [21:10] <futureweasley> We will be starting the discussion in a few minutes. You’re not going to be able to type for a few minutes while we make some announcements, please bear with us, you’ll be able to type again soon. [21:10] <futureweasley> There may be times during the chat when a moderator will want to PM something to you. Please keep an eye on the top of your screen, right next to the button with #Lounge on it. A button will appear with one of the mods' names on it. If you see that appear, click on it to see the PM that has been sent to you by that mod [21:11] <futureweasley> You won’t be able to reply to that PM, but if you could just say something like "Sooner, got it” in the main chat, to let us know that you have seen it, that will be great. We'd also like to remind you that the rules of the Lounge also apply here in the Corner Booth, and may be found here: http://www.leakylounge.com/?act=rules [21:11] <futureweasley> If you need to contact us during the chat, send one, or all, of us a PM on the Lounge. We will be checking them regularly, but if we haven't replied after a little while then please let us know here that you have sent a PM. Thanks for your cooperation! [21:11] <futureweasley> While its easy to drift off in various directions, let's all try to have a fun chat by sticking to the topic for today. OK, moving on to the topic for the chat! [21:11] <Aislinn> Welcome to this moderator-led chat about PotterCast #82! [21:11] <Aislinn> Did you miss having John on the show? [21:11] <cbm> Yes [21:11] <danae24> Yes!!!!!! [21:11] <ltbrave23> yes [21:11] <dumbledorefan92> yeah [21:11] <bushybrownhairedknowitall> No John = Sad Pandas [21:11] <futureweasley> of course...John is amazing...he's funny and adds lots to the discussion [21:11] <JulianBH> i didn't listen [21:11] <JulianBH> maybe i shouldn't be here [21:11] <danae24> It lacked the funny stuff [21:12] <Poet> Sure, I love it when all of them are there. I also think it creates some interesting variety when one of them is gone (but only for one week though) [21:12] <dumbledorefan92> lack of random non-sequiturs... [21:12] <stewiegryf> definitely, ddfan. [21:12] <cbm> Everytime one of them is missing, it just isn't the same, I think they are much better as a team, just like our other favorite trio [21:12] <danae24> we didnt get a Dawlish this week [21:12] <futureweasley> I'm sure John would have had lots of goofy stuff to say about the Centaurs [21:12] <Poet> It's okay JulianBH - we're discussing the news and plenty of stuff you can participate in [21:12] <Morgan_Noxwell> I did miss john but it was nice and quiet which is good [21:12] <JulianBH> cool! [21:12] <dumbledorefan92> it was a nice change, i agree, but i'd like him back. [21:13] <bushybrownhairedknowitall> I agree with cbm, it's just not the same when one of the trio is missing. [21:13] <futureweasley> yes, missing John can NOT become a habit...I will cry [21:13] * Lomelindi has joined #lounge [21:13] <Poet> It's always funny to hear what they discuss when one of them is gone - like when Melissa was gone a few weeks ago [21:13] <danae24> I will cry along with you future! [21:13] <cbm> Or Sue was not there in London [21:13] * Morgan_Noxwell has quit [Bye] [21:13] <Poet> right [21:13] * Morgan_Noxwell has joined #lounge [21:13] <Aislinn> 784 pages!! How do you feel about this length for "Deathly Hallows"? Are you glad they are printing it on forest-friendly paper? [21:14] <ltbrave23> i am excited [21:14] <futureweasley> I'm so excited...it's going to be nice and long [21:14] <Morgan_Noxwell> ah accidentally hit exit. [21:14] <JulianBH> awesome length [21:14] <dumbledorefan92> SO excited [21:14] <dumbledorefan92> i think it's perfect. [21:14] <Morgan_Noxwell> I am soooo excited for forest friendly paper - bout bloody time! [21:14] <stewiegryf> I think 784 is a decent length. Not too long, not too short. [21:14] <cbm> I am psyched [21:14] <Poet> Book lengths come in 16 pages a section. So there might be 777 pages of text ;) [21:14] <futureweasley> but I agree with Sue and Melissa...the forest-friendly printing would have been nice about 4 books ago [21:14] <Morgan_Noxwell> decent length agreed [21:14] <Aislinn> I'm pretty happy about the length [21:14] <danae24> It's too short!!!!! I wanted something a bit more longer, but I bet it's going to be nice.......... And I'm glad that they are caring for the environment! [21:14] <Aislinn> I wouldn't have minded a little longer though [21:14] <ltbrave23> i wish it could be longer [21:14] <Lomelindi> Couldn't care less about the forest friendly paper...they've been doing that here since book one. But the page numbers are great! [21:14] <bushybrownhairedknowitall> I am so excited!! I wouldn't have minded a Phoenix length, but 784 is great. And it will be enviornmentally friendly too! :-) [21:14] <JulianBH> i was hoping it would be >1000 pages, but i knew that would never happen [21:14] <dumbledorefan92> i thought ootp dragged a bit SOMETIMES, so i'm glad it was around this length. [21:15] <futureweasley> she'll slam it all in Danae...no worries [21:15] <futureweasley> lol [21:15] <Poet> The US publishers were behind the times on using forest-friendly, so I'm glad they're doing it this time [21:15] <Aislinn> I'm very glad they are more forest friendly, especially with the size of the printing they are planning [21:15] <Morgan_Noxwell> well in ootp there was a lot of information and that's why it was so long..... [21:15] <danae24> I wanted to pull the book out with a bulldozer........ I'll have to cancel the rent...... [21:15] <futureweasley> right, and 10 Million on the first printing?! that's crazy [21:15] <Lomelindi> I actually think that paper is a nice quality too [21:15] <Morgan_Noxwell> in this one she doesn't need to introduce tons of new stuff....just tie it all up and finalize the book [21:15] <JulianBH> ootp was my favorite [21:15] <ltbrave23> i actually didn't find ootp dragged at all, then again it's my favorite [21:15] <Aislinn> lol danae [21:15] <Poet> And all that angry Harry took up extra pages for Book 5 smile [21:15] <dumbledorefan92> yeah, JKR did have to cram a lot of stoof. [21:15] <JulianBH> capital letters take up more space [21:15] <dumbledorefan92> LOL, angsty harry. [21:15] <Morgan_Noxwell> ootp is my favorite too [21:15] <stewiegryf> I agree ltbrave23 [21:15] <JulianBH> i wonder which book is most popular [21:15] <Poet> too true JulianBH , I hadn't thought of that [21:15] <ltbrave23> ahhhhh capslock harry [21:16] <Morgan_Noxwell> hehe [21:16] <danae24> It's going to be interesting how is she going to end all the big stuff in just 784 pages....... [21:16] <futureweasley> I used to not like OotP at all...it's moved into the #1 spot in my heart [21:16] <bushybrownhairedknowitall> We had to have caps-lock Harry. It's a part of growing up. [21:16] <Poet> They've done first runs of each of the books that were bigger than the previous one [21:16] <Aislinn> exactly, bushy [21:16] <dumbledorefan92> well, she's gonna have to cut right to the chase and talk about the horcrux hunt. [21:16] <cbm> If her writing is tight, there will be plenty of info, I thought the 1st 24 chapters of OotP dragged, the rest I think is probably my favorite [21:16] <ltbrave23> capslock harry makes me laugh [21:16] <dumbledorefan92> yeah, cbm, those were my thoughts too. [21:16] <Morgan_Noxwell> I agree that she will probably get right to the chase [21:16] <Lomelindi> I didn't find capslock harry too bad. I thought it was nice that we saw him growing up. [21:17] <JulianBH> i just hope NOTHING is left open [21:17] <JulianBH> nothing ambiguous [21:17] <Morgan_Noxwell> as much as I love the books, I always dread the "explanations" [21:17] <dumbledorefan92> if JKR shortened the first, uh, 200 pages or so to 100...i'd like it even better. as of now, it's still one of my favorites. [21:17] <Morgan_Noxwell> like what quidditch is, etc [21:17] <ltbrave23> and she has said that this is more of a continuation of hbp than any other of the books [21:17] <Poet> Of course as fans we'll always have questions unanswered [21:17] <Aislinn> it sounded like she was going to leave some stuff open [21:17] <danae24> Caplocks Harry is hillarious!!! it made me laught too much!! [21:17] <JulianBH> yeah, but nothing big [21:17] <bushybrownhairedknowitall> all the explanations) [21:17] <ltbrave23> so i'm guessing she'll just jump right into dh [21:17] <cbm> I like capslock Harry also [21:17] <Morgan_Noxwell> I think by now all readers don't need an explanation of what quidditch is or why hermione is so know it all [21:17] <Morgan_Noxwell> :) [21:17] <bushybrownhairedknowitall> Oops, sorry... she didn't do all of the explanations in the last two books though [21:18] <Morgan_Noxwell> just get on with the story like it never ended in HBP [21:18] * mollywobbles23 has joined #lounge [21:18] <danae24> this books is going to be packed with great stuff on every page! I can feel it! [21:18] <futureweasley> hi molly [21:18] <mollywobbles23> hi! [21:18] <stewiegryf> Me too danae! [21:18] <dumbledorefan92> it will, definitely. [21:18] <Morgan_Noxwell> hi molly [21:18] <Aislinn> Are you relieved that the actors playing Harry, Hermione, and Ron are all returning for the last two movies? [21:18] <Morgan_Noxwell> I knew they would be [21:18] <Morgan_Noxwell> why wouldn't they? cricky! [21:18] <futureweasley> honestly, very relieved...it's just nice to have it set in stone [21:18] <mollywobbles23> I never doubted it. [21:18] <dumbledorefan92> i suppose. [21:18] <ltbrave23> yes, but then again i never had any doubts [21:18] <cbm> Yes, I had no doubts they would be [21:18] <phoenix42> It took me three reads before I decided I liked ootp. I think 784 pages is awesome and have complete trust that everything necessary will be dealt with appropriately [21:18] <danae24> I knew that they will be there for all the movies! [21:18] <stewiegryf> I'm just glad all the rampant rumors will finally be put to rest. [21:18] <dumbledorefan92> yeah, agreed. [21:19] <bushybrownhairedknowitall> I'm very happy that they're all staying on... it was bad enough having to switch Dumbledores. [21:19] <Morgan_Noxwell> yeah [21:19] <ltbrave23> i agree bushy [21:19] <Morgan_Noxwell> agreed bushy [21:19] <ltbrave23> but it was unavoidable [21:19] <Poet> It was bad enough losing Dumbledore. I couldn't bare switching out one of the other main actors [21:19] <JulianBH> except new dumbledore is so much better! [21:19] <mollywobbles23> yeah, the rumors were getting annoying [21:19] <bushybrownhairedknowitall> Well, right. [21:19] <Aislinn> it would be hard to view other actors as these characters at this point [21:19] <JulianBH> true [21:19] <cbm> My thoughts were always, what could the trio do that was better? [21:20] <dumbledorefan92> yeah, daniel radcliffe is now synonymous with harry potter [21:20] <phoenix42> I am sure a lot of it had to do with money. they were probably negotiating that. it's always about money it seems [21:20] <stewiegryf> Nothing, which is why there are all back. smile [21:20] <JulianBH> hermione could tone down the eyebrow movement [21:20] <dumbledorefan92> except when he's in equus, of course. [21:20] <cbm> So I expected them to be back [21:20] <futureweasley> I don't want to get used to a new actor in any of those roles...it was hard enough adjusting to Michael Gambon... [21:20] <mollywobbles23> yep [21:20] <stewiegryf> Here, here. [21:20] <dumbledorefan92> he's...well...interesting. [21:20] <Aislinn> yes it was [21:20] <JulianBH> yeah, i don't think any of them would be so mean as to leave [21:20] <futureweasley> not that there was any choice...as Richard Harris had passed away [21:20] <JulianBH> it's just mean to fans [21:20] <dumbledorefan92> RIP. [21:20] <Morgan_Noxwell> right [21:20] <Poet> The movie people have always been nice working with them and their school and other performing schedules. I know that was important for Emma Watson, so its nice going into a movie knowing sort of how those producers work [21:21] <ltbrave23> exactly future, i still haven't adjusted, there are those moments when i cringe [21:21] <phoenix42> i would be okay if they still replaced gambon. i didn't care for him in gof. maybe he'll tone it down for this movie\ [21:21] <futureweasley> I think every book loved does, ltbrave [21:21] <Lomelindi> I most disliked Gambon in the GoF movie [21:21] <danae24> As long as Emma, Dan or Rupert dont die, I guess we are fine...... it would be too weird to change people on the last 2 movies....... [21:21] <JulianBH> maybe adjusting to new dumbledore was easier for me, because i like POA and GOF moveies SOO much more than the first 2 [21:21] <bushybrownhairedknowitall> Rumor has it that he's toned down a bit in OoTP, though. [21:21] <Poet> yikes - too true [21:21] <dumbledorefan92> didn't the people who saw the screening say the gambon did tone it down? [21:21] <mollywobbles23> Yeah, I liked him in POA, so I honestly think it was direction in GOF [21:22] <Aislinn> Did you hear about the Hogwarts Express being vandalized? How did this make you feel? [21:22] <Poet> danae24 - that was my worry with Jo before she finished the 7th book [21:22] <cbm> I disliked him also in GOF, but are there any other british actors who would fit the bill [21:22] <mollywobbles23> Scandalized [21:22] <mollywobbles23> Affronted [21:22] <futureweasley> I was very upset about the train [21:22] <Morgan_Noxwell> I don't want to be spoiled at all with this movie so no movie talk spoilers [21:22] <Morgan_Noxwell> :) [21:22] <JulianBH> i wasn't too concerned [21:22] <danae24> I was angry....... [21:22] <Lomelindi> Ruddy vandals [21:22] <cbm> angry [21:22] <Poet> So sad. Any vandalism is just heartbreaking [21:22] <ltbrave23> i agree cbm [21:22] <JulianBH> it's just a prop [21:22] * JulianBH has quit [Bye] [21:22] <dumbledorefan92> that was really sad. [21:22] <Morgan_Noxwell> well, harry potter stuff is a major thing to vandalize [21:22] * JulianBH has joined #lounge [21:22] <Morgan_Noxwell> the car was taken before and now the train is wrecked [21:22] <danae24> Those kids are just evil........ I'm guessing that they were Death Eaters in disguise........ [21:22] <mollywobbles23> except for a particular signature on a particular bust [21:22] <dumbledorefan92> i mean, a 10 year old? [21:22] <mollywobbles23> lol [21:22] <ltbrave23> lol [21:22] <dumbledorefan92> lol [21:22] <bushybrownhairedknowitall> It was awful!! [21:23] <JulianBH> i mean it's pretty mean, but i don't think it was a huge deal [21:23] <Poet> Pretty wild that they could get to where it was located [21:23] <Morgan_Noxwell> they're big symbols and knew they'd get in the press [21:23] <JulianBH> is it even going to be in the 6th movie? [21:23] <futureweasley> it's what it symbolizes to me Julian...it's a big deal that someone felt they were within their rights to bust it up [21:23] <JulianBH> i assume all that got vandalized was the exterior [21:23] <mollywobbles23> I read the article and apparently they vandalized some historic train cars too [21:23] <dumbledorefan92> the windows [21:23] <mollywobbles23> Yeah, they're fixable [21:23] <Poet> Harry gets his nose stepped on, so I hope its in the 6th movie [21:23] <mollywobbles23> just costly [21:23] <bushybrownhairedknowitall> So they just have something against trains, then? [21:23] <mollywobbles23> me too, poet [21:23] <JulianBH> was the exterior even in the 4th one? [21:23] <Poet> terrible mollywobbles23 [21:23] <JulianBH> i dont think so [21:23] <JulianBH> it was briefly in the 3rd [21:23] <ltbrave23> i cringe during that part poet, i can barely read it [21:23] <futureweasley> extremely costly, from what I heard [21:23] <mollywobbles23> I have an icon of it that says: Draco's got issues [21:23] <Morgan_Noxwell> bummer about it but as long as it can be repaired then that's good.... I hope they get a punishment b/c it's still a crime [21:24] <Aislinn> Were any of your questions answered on this week's Mailbag section? If you ever submitted a question, what would it be? [21:24] * stewiegryf left #lounge [] [21:24] <Morgan_Noxwell> usually kids who vandalize don't have anything against the property - just the actions behind what they're doing... [21:24] <danae24> The questions they answered were interesting! [21:24] <Poet> I've never submitted one before. I think it would be two nervewracking to hear my question asked on PotterCast [21:24] <mollywobbles23> erm...what were the questions again? [21:24] <Lomelindi> I myself have never submitted a question, but I enjoy listening to the mailbag segment anyway [21:24] <Morgan_Noxwell> I have a few questions that I'm saving fo ra time when I can actually call in and leave one.... [21:25] <futureweasley> I would really like to ask the PC trio how they found each other. I mean, they are kind of a "random pairing" [21:25] <Poet> People asked about how you become an extra, when the audio books will be out.... [21:25] <dumbledorefan92> mm, sorry, i g2g dinner now...seeya. [21:25] <Morgan_Noxwell> I was on the call in special edition for the title and that was really close to being on air and asking questions but no mailba [21:25] <Morgan_Noxwell> g [21:25] <cbm> good ?, FW [21:25] * harrypotterfan123 has joined #lounge [21:25] <Poet> They asked if the adult books are different than the youth books in the UK [21:25] <harrypotterfan123> hi guys [21:25] *** dumbledorefan92 has quit [Bye] [21:25] <futureweasley> I can only assume that it was from the forum, I just have no idea [21:25] <futureweasley> hi hpfan [21:25] <mollywobbles23> yeah, I remember that one [21:25] <danae24> It was funny to make fun (just a bit) of the regular questions....... but it's nice to clear them once and for all (at least for this week) [21:26] <mollywobbles23> hehe [21:26] <phoenix42> are the adult books different? [21:26] <mollywobbles23> just the cover [21:26] <JulianBH> the inside is litterally exactly the same [21:26] <JulianBH> i think it's printed at the same time and everything [21:26] <mollywobbles23> I just remove my dust cover when I read it. [21:26] <Poet> I loved how Kristin said that she wished the adult versions had extra content [21:26] <Morgan_Noxwell> I did call in once to tell them (about a yr ago) that I saw a + on the phones used on airplanes... I was on my way to Jamaica for my honeymoon and saw the plus symbol and thought of calling PC via UK lines [21:26] <Lomelindi> The idea that they made a cover just so adults would feel better makes me laugh [21:26] <phoenix42> good to hear. i would hate to have start reading something else\ [21:26] <ltbrave23> i don't like dust covers anyway molly [21:26] <JulianBH> i like the adult edition! [21:27] <JulianBH> the pictures are so ugly [21:27] <JulianBH> and i like to keep my imagination 100% [21:27] <danae24> You are lucky Morgan!!! [21:27] <Poet> The black and white covers are cool looking [21:27] <bushybrownhairedknowitall> I actually submitted one last week about something that I found while rereading GOF again [21:27] <JulianBH> until there's a movie of course [21:27] <phoenix42> i like to use the dust cover for a book mark. [21:27] <Poet> me too phoenix42 [21:27] <cbm> So do I phoenix [21:27] <JulianBH> bushybrownhairedknowitall: what was it [21:27] <mollywobbles23> what was that bbhrkia? [21:27] <Morgan_Noxwell> they can get in the way - book covers [21:27] <ltbrave23> that's about the best use for it phoenix [21:27] <Morgan_Noxwell> but they're beautiful [21:27] <bushybrownhairedknowitall> Or, I should say tried submitting one-- don't know if it worked. [21:27] <Lomelindi> Sorry to be stupid, but that's the 'dust cover'? Is that for the hardbacks? [21:27] <mollywobbles23> I lost the cover to my copy of GOF [21:27] <mollywobbles23> yeah [21:27] <cbm> Mine are all tattered [21:28] <ltbrave23> yes, it's the part that always comes offf and disturbs you when you're trying to read [21:28] <futureweasley> yes Lomelindi...the are paper to keep the hard covers from getting dusty or stained [21:28] <Aislinn> Do you have the audio CDs? Who do you prefer, Stephen Fry or Jim Dale? [21:28] <Lomelindi> ok thanks [21:28] * harrypotterfan123 left #lounge [] [21:28] <Morgan_Noxwell> I didn't get into reading HP books until after PoA came out in theaters so I only have HBP in hardback [21:28] <futureweasley> I have them all...and I like Jim Dale the best [21:28] <Poet> I like Stephen Fry's voices. [21:28] <mollywobbles23> I don't. [21:28] <cbm> I have both and both are great [21:28] <mollywobbles23> So, I don't know. [21:28] <ltbrave23> i just got the audio and i have jim dale and stephen fry [21:28] <Morgan_Noxwell> I have all jim dal books 1-6 on cd [21:28] <Poet> Like the people in Sue's story, I take my audio books on trips [21:28] <ltbrave23> both bring something different [21:28] <bushybrownhairedknowitall> Oh, I don't have the books here for the page numbers, but when Harry was naming some of the DE's at the end and he names Malfoy, Snape makes a sudden movement that isn't further explained. I wanted their opinions on it. [21:28] <futureweasley> They have 2 distinctly different styles...they are just amazing storytellers in their own right [21:28] <Lomelindi> I would love to try the CDs sometime, but I have not listened to either version yet [21:29] <Aislinn> I tink they both do a good job, but I do like Dale best [21:29] <Poet> Oops, some fan I am. I mean Jim Dale [21:29] <phoenix42> I have just started listening to the cds and really enjoy them. I listen when I go for a walk. I still need to get 6 [21:29] <danae24> I dont have any of the audio books...... I like reading more than hearing........ [21:29] <ltbrave23> but i love jim dale's voices [21:29] <Morgan_Noxwell> audio books have brought my husband and I together in our HP love.... he never used to like HP and now we listen to them at night [21:29] <futureweasley> Jim Dale's editions are available on iTunes [21:29] <Poet> cool Morgan_Noxwell [21:29] <cbm> But I only have Dale for HBP and have all 6 of Fry, so now and I used to Fry and dale no longer sounds right [21:29] <mollywobbles23> Keep meaning to check them out from the library. I'll have to do that once I'm finished student-teaching. I'll just be substituting for a few weeks and you don't have to take work home with you unless it's long-term. [21:29] <JulianBH> i have all the jim dale ones [21:29] <JulianBH> and abit of a stephen fry [21:29] <Morgan_Noxwell> I even got him to read books 5 and 6 and now he's pre-ordered book 7! [21:29] <Aislinn> Dale does a MUCH better job with the songs [21:29] <Poet> It would be interesting though to hear Stephen Fry and to compare the two [21:29] <futureweasley> the only voice I really can't STAND that Dale does is Madame Maxime [21:29] <cbm> the library is where I got my dale HBP [21:29] <ltbrave23> i like to listen to the audio after reading the books because you catch somethings that you didn't catch when just reading [21:29] <Aislinn> but Fry was excellent with Umbridge, and with the cave scene [21:30] <Morgan_Noxwell> the audiobooks are a great way to get non-readers into HP [21:30] <ltbrave23> no matter how many times you've read it [21:30] <Poet> I agree ltbrave23 . I tend to read too fast sometimes and miss little descriptions [21:30] <ltbrave23> me too [21:30] <Aislinn> Jo writes in a style that lends itself to being read out loud [21:30] <phoenix42> my son uses the cds to follow along in the book, it helps him [21:30] * JulianBH has quit [Bye] [21:30] <Aislinn> she is a true storyteller [21:30] * JulianBH has joined #lounge [21:30] <ltbrave23> i'm a speed reader at heart [21:30] <JulianBH> sorry [21:30] <cbm> The audio books force you to listen and I retain information better when I hear it [21:30] <Morgan_Noxwell> yes I read so much faster than jim dale smile [21:30] <JulianBH> yeah, and i listen to music while i'm reading [21:30] <phoenix42> i would agree with picking up on little things. I haven't been much of a audiobook person but do enjoy hp [21:31] <ltbrave23> the audio books allow me to complete soak the book in. [21:31] <JulianBH> unless of course it's my first time reading the book [21:31] <Lomelindi> I agree, I tend to blur over some parts, especially really exciting parts because I just want to know what happens next [21:31] <Aislinn> but the nuances that you can pick up from the readings are really great [21:31] <futureweasley> I agree cbm...someone very wise introduced me to the Audiobooks, and I am eternally grateful wink [21:31] <cbm> Plan on 20 hours for DH and we heard to day it will be out on time [21:31] <JulianBH> in which case i devote my full attention [21:31] <mollywobbles23> I tried reading HBP aloud with my sister and her husband after we had all read it. We didn't get pass chapter 3, I think. [21:31] <JulianBH> it's 21 hours apperently [21:31] <mollywobbles23> It was still loads of fun. [21:31] <ltbrave23> exactly lomelindi [21:31] <cbm> LOL FW [21:31] <JulianBH> do you think they'll do a midnight release of the audiobook? [21:31] <JulianBH> i guess why not [21:31] <Aislinn> I'm so excited that the audiobook will be out at the same time [21:31] <mollywobbles23> no, we got further than that because my brother-in-law did his Hagrid impression. [21:31] <ltbrave23> right now i'm listening to ootp, and it's great but i am missing capslock harry [21:31] <Poet> They have recently, and they just announced tonight that they would in the US for book 7 [21:31] <phoenix42> the audiobooks are also good for when you go on vacation [21:31] <JulianBH> cool [21:32] <cbm> I am buying the audio and listening for the weekend with internet cut off [21:32] <Morgan_Noxwell> I didn't like Jim Dale's house elf voices [21:32] <futureweasley> I think in the UK, the book will be released at midnight...nothing official has been announced for US release though [21:32] <mollywobbles23> I wish they weren't so expensive. [21:32] <JulianBH> the week before i'm going to isolate myself as much as i can [21:32] <ltbrave23> i liked his dobby morgan [21:32] <Morgan_Noxwell> I always though tof Winky as squeaky and higher pitched [21:32] <JulianBH> i dont want anything spolied [21:32] <cbm> I thought it was in the news today [21:32] <futureweasley> today's news, cbm? I haven't had the chance to check [21:32] <phoenix42> you can often find a good deal on audiobooks on other markets if you are willing to wait. [21:32] <Aislinn> it was in the news today [21:32] <Lomelindi> In general I don't like different 'voices' on audibooks and I'm not totally sure why. It's just the annoyance of having a man do falsetto for a girl voice...it tends to ruin the illusion for me [21:33] <cbm> http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/#article:9648 [21:33] <JulianBH> i agree [21:33] <Poet> yay for the tip phoenix42 [21:33] <Morgan_Noxwell> well .... it depends on the listener [21:33] <Aislinn> Oh, I don't mind the female voices - Dale does an incredible McGonagall [21:33] <cbm> It is going to take me a few chapters to get used to Jim Dale again [21:33] <Poet> I'm wanting to get Book 5 on CD, but its so long that its the most expensive [21:33] <Aislinn> and Fry does a great Umbridge [21:33] <ltbrave23> i agree aislinn [21:33] <bushybrownhairedknowitall> Hey, got to go... it was fun hanging here with you!! Have a good night everyone!! :-) [21:33] <Morgan_Noxwell> oh McG is greatwith Jim [21:33] * bushybrownhairedknowitall has quit [Bye] [21:33] <Aislinn> bye bushybrownhairedknowitall [21:33] <futureweasley> very wise man....there are reasons I knew I liked ya, cbm! LOL [21:33] <Lomelindi> Sometimes the voices are ok, I just mean in general I don't prefer them [21:34] <Aislinn> One of the Mailbag questions was about the differences between some of the Harry Potter book editions. Do you own more than one edition (UK, US, deluxe, etc.) of the books? [21:34] <ltbrave23> one i started listening to the books everything hung on snape's mcg and dd's voice [21:34] <cbm> FW, I gave you Stephen Fry for PoA, are you listening to Jim dale now [21:34] <JulianBH> i own UK and US of HPB [21:34] <ltbrave23> and jim dale didn't disappoint [21:34] <JulianBH> but that's it [21:34] <mollywobbles23> I have the Spanish version of PS [21:34] <mollywobbles23> that's it. [21:34] <JulianBH> i hate reading it translated, but i had to get it at midnight [21:34] <Poet> I've always wanted a deluxe one, but so far all I have is the US regular ones [21:34] <futureweasley> yes, honestly, it was harder to get a hold of Stephen Fry here in the US... [21:34] <cbm> I have US books and UK audio books [21:34] <JulianBH> so i'm getting both for DH also [21:34] <phoenix42> what i always wondered about why you have to wait til it's midnight in your area to get the book. if i had friend on the east coast i could call them and have them read it to me. I always thought it would be best to have released at midnight in london but whatever time that was in the us would be when you would get it. that way everyone is getting it at the same time and not having to wait until midnight [21:34] <mollywobbles23> (in addition to the U.S. editions) [21:35] <cbm> I was in the UK for 3 months and picked them up [21:35] <Lomelindi> I agree, phoenix [21:35] <Aislinn> I've got both Scholastic and the Bloomsbury editions [21:35] <JulianBH> phoenix42: problem is that in some places it would be morning [21:35] <cbm> 3 weeks [21:35] <mollywobbles23> midnight is a magic hour [21:35] <JulianBH> it's got to be dark [21:35] <JulianBH> and yeah, midnight is just cool [21:35] <Poet> I agree phoenix42 . The UK publisher releases theirs at midnight London time [21:35] <Morgan_Noxwell> I do have a quick question.... has there ever been a release during the winter omnths? or always summer/fall? [21:35] <Aislinn> I'd like to get the deluxe editions when they come out as a boxed set [21:35] <mollywobbles23> I couldn't imagine getting it at 7pm. In July it's still really bright out at that time. [21:35] <cbm> Midnight london for everywhere but north america [21:35] <Poet> summer always for the first release [21:35] <JulianBH> always summer [21:35] <Aislinn> I think they've all been summer, morgan [21:36] <Morgan_Noxwell> gotcha [21:36] <Morgan_Noxwell> I did'nt get into hp until PoA came out... so I missed out on midnight release parties until HBP and it was soooo omuch fun! [21:36] <phoenix42> i would be okay with 7pm. give me longer to stay up and read and still get to sleep [21:36] <Aislinn> What role do you think Centaurs will play in Book 7? [21:36] <JulianBH> i might get a paperback box set once they're all out so i can take notes [21:36] <JulianBH> and not tarnish mine [21:36] <cbm> I normally have them delivered, this time I am going B&N [21:36] <Morgan_Noxwell> I think they'll be quite important but there might not be a ton of explanation [21:36] <cbm> I have the paperback set at work as a reference [21:37] <ltbrave23> i read them with my computer and keep notes in notepad [21:37] <Poet> I do hope that they participate in some way. They attended Dumbledore's funeral briefly afterall. [21:37] <Aislinn> yes, Poet, they did. [21:37] * JulianBH has quit [Bye] [21:37] <Lomelindi> I'm glad I'm not the only one who takes notes when reading them [21:37] <cbm> I have absolutely no idea [21:37] <Morgan_Noxwell> was it sue or melissa who said that all the information and exchanges between Firenze and the others will have to be written out and that means haryy will be present? [21:37] <mollywobbles23> they'll come out of nowhere, no explanation, because of loyalty to DD and therefore Harry. [21:37] * JulianBH has joined #lounge [21:37] <Aislinn> I wonder if it was an indication that they are moderating their position [21:37] <danae24> bye guys! I have to go! It was nice to chat for a while! [21:37] <Poet> Firenze saved Harry in Book 1. I'm glad he's in the castle. He could help out if the castle is attacked [21:37] <danae24> see ya around! [21:37] <Aislinn> bye danae [21:37] <Morgan_Noxwell> b/c honestly, all we need is Firenze to come up to Harry and say "hey, this is what we discussed and figured out - we're here for you" [21:37] * danae24 left #lounge [] [21:38] <ltbrave23> bye!! [21:38] <phoenix42> not sure there is much of a role for them to play. [21:38] <Poet> I think all of the creatures that have been important will have at least a small role to play [21:38] <Aislinn> Do you think there might be any foreshadowing with the way the Centaur from the Ministry of Magic's fountain saved Harry? [21:38] <JulianBH> good thinking [21:38] <mollywobbles23> possibly [21:38] <futureweasley> it's a possibility [21:38] <Morgan_Noxwell> do you know what I mean? a lot of the book can go on behind the scenes and Aharry can still get the vital information and continue the plot line [21:38] <JulianBH> that never occured to me [21:38] <Poet> That centaur reminded me a lot of Firenze - in his actions that is [21:38] <futureweasley> me either, Julian [21:38] <Lomelindi> Exactly, phoenix, I'm not sure the centaurs need to be there once the prophecy has started to unfold. Although I like the idea of them joining Dumbledore's side. [21:39] <JulianBH> but then didnt a house elf save dumbledore? [21:39] <Morgan_Noxwell> hmmm never thought about that fountaint [21:39] <Morgan_Noxwell> being used like foreshadowing [21:39] <futureweasley> and Melissa said it hadn't really occurred to her before this week's CC either [21:39] <JulianBH> whats a CC [21:39] <ltbrave23> i have always seen the fountain as being symbolic of the wizarding world as it is now [21:39] <Morgan_Noxwell> what role did the house-elf play? [21:39] <futureweasley> canon canundrum [21:39] <Morgan_Noxwell> in that scene [21:39] <Poet> And Dumbledore was the one who animated the statues [21:39] <Aislinn> canon conundrum [21:39] <JulianBH> i dont have the book in front of me now [21:39] <ltbrave23> i mean being all destroyed [21:39] <Morgan_Noxwell> like, is there a connection to be made for al the statues [21:39] <JulianBH> but it saved someone [21:39] <Poet> The elf went and got Fudge [21:39] <JulianBH> they all jumped in front of curses didnt they [21:39] <Aislinn> yes, poet [21:40] <Lomelindi> One of the CC people said that the centaur on the fountain protected harry, but I thought the statue only moved because dumbledore did some sort of spell on it [21:40] <JulianBH> is canon conundrum a segment on pc? [21:40] * dumbleydore18 has joined #lounge [21:40] <Morgan_Noxwell> I'd have to re-read that... I wonder if they all represented another part of what ahppened to harr [21:40] <Poet> So the elf notified the Ministry so they could see what was going on [21:40] <Morgan_Noxwell> y [21:40] <JulianBH> sorry, i'm not a listner [21:40] <Poet> Yeah Julian [21:40] <phoenix42> but jumping in front of curses was that something dd did [21:40] <futureweasley> I thought the centaur protected Harry at the ministry [21:40] <Aislinn> it was actually the wizard that protected Harry, and the centaur I thought was the one that got between DD and a curse [21:40] <cbm> you should be! [21:40] <dumbleydore18> is this chat over yet? [21:40] <Aislinn> no [21:40] <JulianBH> maybe [21:40] <dumbleydore18> did I make it on time? [21:40] <ltbrave23> no it was the headless witch [21:40] <cbm> it is great fun [21:40] <futureweasley> 20 minutes DD18 [21:40] * Witherwings has quit [Bye] [21:40] <Morgan_Noxwell> well centaurs have protected harry before - firenze [21:40] <dumbleydore18> okay... [21:41] <dumbleydore18> what are we talking about? [21:41] <futureweasley> PotterCast [21:41] <Poet> During the Canon Conundrums section, they talked about the role the Centaurs might play. Steve from the Lexicon joins them for that segment. He's awesome. [21:41] <Morgan_Noxwell> so is it foreshadowing? [21:41] <JulianBH> centaurs in book 7 [21:41] * SeverineSnape has quit [Bye] [21:41] <dumbleydore18> okay [21:41] <Aislinn> Did Canon Conundrums bring up any questions you hadn't thought about? What were they? [21:41] <Morgan_Noxwell> I mean to say - it's already been done [21:41] <JulianBH> i didn't know steve was ever on PC [21:41] <JulianBH> maybe i WILL have to start listning [21:41] <Aislinn> he is on quite a bit, JulianBH [21:42] <Morgan_Noxwell> totally - the CC always bring up more information and facts I never realized... but sometimes it's hard to see the connections or they're quite lofty or fuzzy [21:42] <dumbleydore18> ah...yes...why the Centaurs don't like wizards, yet they would leave Dumbledore unscathed... [21:42] <futureweasley> the divination connection...I really didn't think that there was much to it, but I'm interested to see if there is more to the Centaurs' interpretation of the stars [21:42] <cbm> THe whole thing was stuff I had not thought about, as I had not given them much thought at all [21:42] <Morgan_Noxwell> I meant he theories... [21:42] <Poet> They brought up the idea of the Centaurs deciding that they can't hold back not being a participant in the world anymore - at least when it comes to this battle [21:42] * SeverineSnape has joined #lounge [21:42] <Lomelindi> Yes, I wondered after Melissa said it why Dumbledore could walk out of the forest unscathed with Umbridge! [21:42] <phoenix42> how can the centaurs help find horcruxes or can they [21:42] <Morgan_Noxwell> b/c they respect DD [21:42] <Lomelindi> And more to the point I've always wondered why the centaurs hadn't already killed Umbridge?? [21:43] <Morgan_Noxwell> maybe they like to play with their food? [21:43] <Poet> I personally don't think they'll know anything about the horcruxes, but I could be wrong. They hear distant rumblings sometimes. [21:43] <phoenix42> i wondered that too [21:43] <futureweasley> the centaurs have always respected DD...even after the Firenze "incident [21:43] <ltbrave23> i think the centaurs had a respect for dd that they didn't have for most humans [21:43] <Aislinn> Who did you agree with the most by the end of Canon Conundrums? [21:43] <cbm> centaurs are wise, and maybe they will become more forthcoming with advise and knowledge [21:43] <ltbrave23> thus them "coming" to dd's funeral [21:43] <futureweasley> probably Steve...the man knows his Canon [21:43] <Morgan_Noxwell> yeah steve [21:43] <Aislinn> he does, future [21:43] <Poet> Steve and Melissa sort of agreed, though I sided a bit more with Steve [21:43] <Morgan_Noxwell> I agree with him a lot in CC [21:44] <JulianBH> i wonder how many times he's read the books [21:44] <Lomelindi> I think I agreed with them all in some way [21:44] * Witherwings has joined #lounge [21:44] <Poet> I liked Melissa's point about each of those creatures in the MoM fountain representing a sort of part of element of the magical world [21:44] <futureweasley> yes, me too Morgan...not that the others don't have a firm grasp on the subject, I think I just relate to the way Steve articulates it a bit more [21:44] <dumbleydore18> I also liked the fact that, I think it was Steve who mentioned this, that centaurs could indeed be wrong in their stargazing abilities. I mean what if...saying if...they were really really really wrong? It wasn't them that predicted Harry's prophecy...it was Trelawney a so called "Seer" [21:44] <cbm> Steve this time, I have agreed with almost all of them at one point or another [21:45] <Morgan_Noxwell> maybe b/c he has so much exp with the lexicon and putting ideas together for a long time already [21:45] <Poet> I liked how Steve pointed out that like Trelawney they like to seperate themselves to not cloud their inner eye [21:45] <JulianBH> the lexicon is amazing [21:45] <Lomelindi> Well we don't know that they didn't know the whole prophecy...they wouldn't share it with humans even if they did [21:45] <Morgan_Noxwell> Jack used to s [21:45] <Morgan_Noxwell> ignore tha [21:45] <Aislinn> How do you like the new Scribby 5 section? Have you gone to Scribbulus.com to read any of the essays? [21:45] <Morgan_Noxwell> lovin it and yes [21:45] <mollywobbles23> I really like it and of course. [21:45] <futureweasley> Only 15 minutes left, everyone! This has been a great chat! I want to remind you all that this transcript can be found at the PotterCast Forum http://www.leakylounge.com/PotterCast-f104.html. [21:46] <Poet> Yes. I don' t get the chance to read all the essays, so its fun to hear one highlighted like that [21:46] <phoenix42> i have been reading some of them and have enjoyed them [21:46] <futureweasley> Tomorrow, our PC Chat will take place from 4-5PM, as usual. BEGINNING NEXT WEEK, PC chats will move to new days! Thursdays from 4-5PM ET and Fridays from 9-10PM ET. Hope to see you there! [21:46] <cbm> There is a load of great stuff there, like the unsinkable ship [21:46] <Lomelindi> I love the new Scribby 5 segment. Last week I was sort of undecided on it but this week I liked it a lot [21:46] <futureweasley> LOL cbm [21:46] <futureweasley> are you mocking me?! [21:46] <mollywobbles23> those are much better times for me! [21:46] <mollywobbles23> yeah! [21:46] <cbm> that was a complement [21:46] <JulianBH> is there an hp chat like this that goes on 24/7 somewhere? [21:46] <futureweasley> aww [21:46] <futureweasley> Scribby 5 rocks my socks [21:47] <dumbleydore18> I would love to go to the scribbulus essays but i don't have time! [21:47] <futureweasley> it's great material, worked on by AMAZING people, for an amazing cause [21:47] <dumbleydore18> I barely have time to read the essays for he P3 chats! [21:47] <Morgan_Noxwell> oh hey before I forget, if any one is from the college park MD, new brunswick NJ or Buffalo NY area, please PM me b/c my hubby and I will be moving soon to one of those places.... smile thankeee and yay for Harry Potter! [21:47] <dumbleydore18> the* [21:47] <Morgan_Noxwell> and I love the new segment [21:47] <JulianBH> im in NYC? [21:47] <Poet> Not an HP chat, no. But we're here for a couple hours every Sunday, Wed, Sat, and now Thu & Frit [21:47] <cbm> I like any essay that causes me to think of things in new and different ways, and many of them do [21:47] <dumbleydore18> but I do like Scribby 5, it has me very intrigued [21:47] <JulianBH> could i help? [21:47] <Morgan_Noxwell> I love scribby! [21:47] <Poet> I am loving reading the harrypotterseven.com essay [21:47] <Morgan_Noxwell> yeah hp7 is fab! [21:48] <Lomelindi> Me too, poet [21:48] <phoenix42> really liked the harry potter seven those were great [21:48] <futureweasley> I have read about 5 so far...and each of them has been top shelf [21:48] <JulianBH> i find hplexicon aand mugglenet essays to be best [21:48] <JulianBH> but there are always good ones elsewhere [21:48] <cbm> There are a bunch of talented people here! and I am glad we can see their work [21:48] <mollywobbles23> I really loved the one about the Trio [21:48] <futureweasley> have you checked out Scribbulus, Julian? [21:48] <mollywobbles23> on hp7 [21:48] <JulianBH> only briefly [21:49] <Morgan_Noxwell> okay I'm outta here - gettin glseepy [21:49] <Morgan_Noxwell> adios folks! [21:49] <Aislinn> bye morgan [21:49] <JulianBH> bye [21:49] <futureweasley> there really is some kick booty stuff in there [21:49] <cbm> bye [21:49] * Morgan_Noxwell has quit [Bye] [21:49] <futureweasley> bye Morgan [21:49] <ltbrave23> bye [21:49] <Lomelindi> I'm off as well! [21:49] <ltbrave23> me too [21:49] <futureweasley> especially www.harrypotterseven.com [21:49] <ltbrave23> bye all [21:49] <Lomelindi> bye [21:49] * Lomelindi left #lounge [] [21:49] <Aislinn> What do you think about the Irma Pince (the librarian) = Eileen Prince (Snape's mom) theory? [21:49] <futureweasley> ok guys, thanks for coming! [21:50] * ltbrave23 left #lounge [] [21:50] <dumbleydore18> I love it! [21:50] <JulianBH> i dont like that theory [21:50] <Poet> The librarian reminds me of Snape sometimes [21:50] <cbm> I think it is pretty far out there [21:50] <JulianBH> i dont think irma is old enough [21:50] <phoenix42> i think that would be a great twist. [21:50] <Poet> The hook nose [21:50] <mollywobbles23> It's too contrived. [21:50] * DemetryCarrington has joined #lounge [21:50] <JulianBH> and why would snapes mom go in disguise? [21:50] <JulianBH> yeah its a bit of a stretch i think [21:50] <futureweasley> I love that theory...Sooner (one of the CB moderators) brought it to my attention a couple of months ago, and I love it [21:50] <JulianBH> and i see no REASON for it to happen [21:50] <Poet> Both have sour expression and are thin.... [21:50] <cbm> If snape needed to protect her [21:50] <mollywobbles23> and why would she just change her last name by one letter? [21:50] <JulianBH> yeah [21:50] <SeverineSnape> there are quite a few reasons given in the essay [21:50] <JulianBH> if she wanted to disguise herself, she'd change her name a lot i'd think [21:50] <dumbleydore18> I mean the connections of Irma and Prince to the similarities in Snape makes so much sense to me... [21:50] <SeverineSnape> really there is a lot more to that theory than I thought until I read the essay [21:50] <futureweasley> well, that's what Jo's best at, Julian...making things happen that we, the reader, see no reason for [21:51] <Poet> I only see it happening since Book 2 and 6 were originally in the same story and Book 2 has an anagram [21:51] <cbm> He could exchange that protection for pretending to work for Dumbledore [21:51] <dumbleydore18> the crooked nose and what not. [21:51] <JulianBH> futureweasly: thats a great point [21:51] <JulianBH> have pince and snape ever been in the same room in the canon? [21:51] <JulianBH> i cant ever remember a scene [21:51] <JulianBH> not that that proves anything [21:51] <futureweasley> yes, in the library [21:51] <futureweasley> I think [21:51] <futureweasley> argh...I need to verify that [21:51] <JulianBH> when? [21:51] <cbm> If it does happen, I will no longer be surprised, so that is kind of sad in a way [21:51] <Poet> I hope its true, but I'm not holding my breath. Filch and Snape have an interesting relationship, and so do Filch and the librarian [21:52] <Aislinn> Have you thought of writing an essay? What would you write about? [21:52] <JulianBH> i have [21:52] <mollywobbles23> I have. The prophecy. [21:52] <futureweasley> I understand that cbm...sometimes, that's the downfall of being so into the forum [21:52] <JulianBH> on the demographics and population of wizarding england [21:52] <JulianBH> extrapolating the data from hogwarts [21:52] * mollywobbles23 was rejected. :-( [21:52] <Poet> My favorite topics are the Hallows, the four elements, Snape, Petunia, etc [21:52] <cbm> I have started one on Snape, but it made me realize why I hated term papers in college [21:52] <dumbleydore18> I have....but it's mostly on comparing things like LOTR vs HP as they are my two fave topics This post has been edited by futureweasley: Mar 26 2007, 09:16 PM

MJLeakyCon View Member Profile	Mar 26 2007, 09:18 PM Post #2
She Who Channels Rita Skeeter Posts: 2,938 Joined: 11:40pm January 17, 2006 Location: Twiddling My Time-Turner	[21:53] <futureweasley> I have written an essay...about Snape/Petunia shipping. LOL, I would like to write one about the psychology of Harry/Hermione shippers [21:53] <Poet> cool dumbleydore18 [21:53] <mollywobbles23> I'm thinking about writing another about the theme of navigating the castle and how it coorelates with maturation. [21:53] <phoenix42> nope, i don't have enough time, patience, or remember enough from the books to put it all together. I always am amazed at people who can pull something up from a book or a quote to back up what they are posting. I have to di gor it. [21:53] <Aislinn> that sounds interesting, mollywobbles23 [21:53] <cbm> The last time I wrote a sourced paper was 27 years ago [21:53] <DemetryCarrington> Hi everyone waves, I have, one about how Jk Rowling is really witch and all this is real, for laughs though lol [21:53] <Poet> I don't enjoy writing long papers though.... [21:53] <JulianBH> ive thought about that a lot [21:53] <JulianBH> the wizarding world is pressed for money [21:53] <mollywobbles23> It will probably be summer before I have time to write it. [21:53] <futureweasley> don't worry, and don't let that discourage you cbm...Scribby's editors are amazing, and very helpful [21:54] <JulianBH> they need funds, and they can pass off their story as fiction [21:54] <dumbleydore18> lol Demetry...that does sound funny! [21:54] <phoenix42> i do appreciate all of you who write essays for the rest of us to read though [21:54] <DemetryCarrington> :) [21:54] <futureweasley> lol phoenix...I always appreciate that too [21:54] <Poet> I like highly academic essays [21:54] <cbm> I have all of the information together, and I will use it for the last 10 chapters of the OotP reading group [21:54] <JulianBH> so do i [21:54] <JulianBH> the lexicon is great for those [21:54] <Poet> So that's one reason why I enjoy Scribbulus [21:54] <cbm> I like reading them [21:55] <Poet> All the footnotes so I can go look up things myself. [21:55] <futureweasley> Scribby is highly academic, and there are some great resources at your fingertips there [21:55] <DemetryCarrington> Its weird because I hate to read school essays, but these are essays about the things i love, and thats wicked [21:55] <JulianBH> agreed [21:55] <Aislinn> Are you looking forward to the April 1st edition of Scribbulus? [21:55] <futureweasley> I like that too Demetry [21:55] <cbm> yes [21:55] <mollywobbles23> yrd [21:55] <mollywobbles23> yes [21:55] <mollywobbles23> lol [21:55] <futureweasley> I'm looking very forward to it!! [21:55] <Poet> I am. It's fun to see the serious writers let their hair down [21:55] * futureweasley loves her some Scribby [21:55] <DemetryCarrington> Hey FW, and yes looking very forward to it, there wil be a lot of great things about DH [21:55] <Poet> Or be Fred and George like [21:55] <dumbleydore18> yes! I can't wait [21:56] <phoenix42> i guess i didn't realized they came out monthly. i will never get caught up at this point [21:56] <Aislinn> you can pick and choose ones that strike your fancy, phoenix42 [21:56] <futureweasley> don't be discouraged phoenix...go through the issues and choose what you think you like... [21:56] <cbm> I always spend a few days of my HP time at the start of the month looking at the new essays [21:56] <futureweasley> yes, what Aislinn said [21:56] <Aislinn> there are anywhere from 5 to 10 released each month [21:56] <phoenix42> i know and that is what i do but eventually i would like to get them all read. l just enjoy what people have to say. they make me think [21:57] <DemetryCarrington> Does anyone have a fav. essay? [21:57] <Poet> I know what you mean phoenix42 . I've resigned myself to choosing one or two a month to read - at least for now [21:57] <Aislinn> it's hard to pick just one, DemetryCarrington [21:57] <phoenix42> yeah me too poet [21:57] <JulianBH> i wonder how many will still be relevent after DH comes out [21:57] <cbm> I read all of the Snape and shipping essays [21:57] <JulianBH> most are predicting [21:57] <Aislinn> the character analysis ones will be [21:57] <JulianBH> so maybe 25%? [21:57] <futureweasley> I have recommendations...ErinRae's essay about the arthurian symbols is quiet amazing...and she wrote that WAY before "Deathly Hallows " was announced as the next book title [21:58] <Aislinn> What was your favorite part of PotterCast 82 and why? [21:58] <futureweasley> I could go on for an hour about which ones are my favorites and why... [21:58] <Aislinn> yes, me too future [21:58] <Poet> I liked some of the essays about Jo and how she answers people's questions with her interviews and website [21:58] <futureweasley> I liked the CC and the Scribby 5 this week...very good [21:58] <cbm> That is a great essay! I would love to see her update know that we know that is a definition for the legends [21:58] <Aislinn> Machiavellian Snape, the Quidditch one, the Unforgivable curses one...... [21:58] <Aislinn> too many to name [21:58] <dumbleydore18> Canon Conundrums as always...I love talking Centaurs! [21:58] <Aislinn> I love the Neville one especially [21:58] <mollywobbles23> CC [21:59] <DemetryCarrington> Itunes hates me, it won't let me download it [21:59] <phoenix42> how many of you who wrote essays will gloat if you're right lol [21:59] <futureweasley> oh, the Neville essay!! [21:59] <cbm> do it directly phoenix [21:59] <futureweasley> Skiplives wrote a great one about Law and Justice in HP as well...a very interesting read [21:59] * futureweasley fully plans to gloat [21:59] <Aislinn> LOL, future [22:00] <Aislinn> thanks for coming, everyone! [22:00] <futureweasley> Snape/Petunia lives on forever!!! [22:00] <cbm> I always thought that justice and the ministry were mutually exclusive [22:00] <Poet> cheers! [22:00] <DemetryCarrington> I love the one; Why can't everyone be as big of a HP fan as I....it was so true, loved it!!! [22:00] <phoenix42> so long [22:00] * Witherwings has quit [Bye] [22:00] <futureweasley> thanks all, see you next week...new day! FRIDAY 9-10PM ET!!! [22:00] * phoenix42 left #lounge [] [22:00] <Poet> See you all Wednesday or Saturday or Sunday or next week's PC [22:00] <futureweasley> just type /quit to exit [22:01] <Poet> The Corner Booth forum has a schedule with upcoming chat topics and times [22:01] <DemetryCarrington> I'm definitly going to start showing up for all these chats, I keep missing them [22:01] <JulianBH> yeah this was good fun [22:01] <Aislinn> yes, demetry - come on back smile [22:01] <cbm> pluse it keeps scrolling on the right side of the lounge [22:01] <futureweasley> see you next time then, Demetry! TTFN [22:01] <Aislinn> and everyone else as well! [22:01] <DemetryCarrington> Bye everyone!!!! [22:01] <Poet> bye [22:01] <cbm> bye everyone [22:01] <Aislinn> bye all [22:01] <Poet> http://www.leakylounge.com/Corner-Booth-Schedule-t36445.html (The schedule) [22:01] <futureweasley> bye cbm [22:02] <dumbleydore18> bye! 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fawkes28 View Member Profile	Mar 27 2007, 03:30 PM Post #3
Organizing the Halo Rebellion Posts: 3,306 Joined: 2:09pm April 16, 2006 Location: Being angelic, of course	Today's moderators were: fawkes28 and MrMcGonagall [14:59] * MrMcGonagall has joined #lounge [14:59] * Topic is: PotterCast #82 [14:59] * SoonerGryffindor has joined #lounge [15:00] * suzb has joined #lounge [15:00] <MrMcGonagall> Hi, Suz! [15:00] * blathnat has joined #lounge [15:00] <suzb> hi1 [15:00] <blathnat> hey [15:00] <MrMcGonagall> I forgot to put my color on. [15:00] <suzb> Hi!, im so happy it works [15:00] <MrMcGonagall> Hi, blathnat! [15:01] <MrMcGonagall> Yes, snuffles is being a good boy today. [15:01] <suzb> hehe [15:01] <SoonerGryffindor> hello suz [15:01] <blathnat> :P [15:01] * chocolateisnotforbreakfast has joined #lounge [15:01] <SoonerGryffindor> hey blathnat [15:01] <SoonerGryffindor> and chocolate [15:01] <MrMcGonagall> Hi, chocolate [15:01] <suzb> hmm a litle lag, but otherwise its good [15:01] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> hey all! [15:01] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> how's life? [15:02] <MrMcGonagall> Pretty good. The rain stopped here and the sun has come out. [15:02] <MrMcGonagall> Beautiful spring day, all washed clean. [15:02] <suzb> we had sun all day smile [15:02] <SoonerGryffindor> its still overcast here Mr M [15:02] <blathnat> sorry i am just finishing listening to PotterCast [15:02] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> hehe - it's 80 here! two weeks ago it was snowing [15:03] <SoonerGryffindor> that is what is so weird about Spring [15:03] <MrMcGonagall> Oh, I do see rain clouds off to our west again, Sooner. [15:03] <SoonerGryffindor> hahaha, it will be there for you soon then [15:03] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> i finished the snitch for my car, too! i'm so excited [15:03] *** Aislinn has quit [Bye] [15:03] <SoonerGryffindor> for those of you that dont know, I live about 80 miles SouthWest of Mr M here in Ok [15:04] <MrMcGonagall> I like the rain. I hate overcast days. To me, if there's no sun, then the clouds should at least be producing something. [15:04] <blathnat> lol [15:04] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> brb [15:05] * SoonerGryffindor likes clouds [15:05] * suzb likes blue sky [15:06] <MrMcGonagall> I don't mind fluffy clouds in a blue sky, but I don't like overcast skies. [15:06] <blathnat> Blue sky suzb? we never see it [15:06] <SoonerGryffindor> it depends. I like it sometimes [15:06] <suzb> thats why i like it, its a rare event [15:06] *** fawkes28 has joined #lounge [15:06] <blathnat> I find it wierd there is no clouds in the sky [15:07] <fawkes28> am i here? [15:07] <SoonerGryffindor> yes you are [15:07] <suzb> whenever we go to the beach its lovely and warm, then the clouds come out and its freezing [15:07] <MrMcGonagall> You're here fawkes! [15:07] <fawkes28> yay!!! [15:07] <MrMcGonagall> Wootywoohoowahey! [15:07] <suzb> hi fawkes [15:07] <blathnat> hey fawkes [15:07] <fawkes28> it's always good when a mod can be here smile [15:07] <MrMcGonagall> Poor fawkes has been having internet connection issues this afternoon. [15:07] <SoonerGryffindor> I went to Jamaica this last August and it rained there every night. It was cool because the clouds would come rolling in like clockwork at around 6pm, you would get a light rain, and then they would roll back out [15:08] <MrMcGonagall> She must be molting. [15:08] <SoonerGryffindor> LOL [15:08] <SoonerGryffindor> maybe its a burning day? [15:08] <blathnat> lol [15:08] <suzb> hehe [15:08] <fawkes28> it must be [15:08] <fawkes28> hopefully i will stay here [15:09] <suzb> no more turning to ash [15:09] * MrMcGonagall waves his wand and puts a permanent sticking charm on fawkes28 [15:10] * chocolateisnotforbreakfast has quit [Bye] [15:10] <fawkes28> testing smile [15:10] <MrMcGonagall> I see you [15:11] <blathnat> yay [15:11] <SoonerGryffindor> let's start [15:11] <suzb> yay [15:12] * SoonerGryffindor has quit [Bye] [15:12] <blathnat> wistles [15:12] <fawkes28> woo hoo! let's chat! [15:12] * chocolateisnotforbreakfast has joined #lounge [15:12] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> test? [15:12] <suzb> hmm.. is the CB still having a few problems? i know it was down last week [15:13] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> i can see me now [15:13] <fawkes28> We will be starting the discussion in a few minutes. You’re not going to be able to type for a few minutes while we make some announcements, please bear with us, you’ll be able to type again soon. [15:14] <fawkes28> There may be times during the chat when a moderator will want to PM something to you. Please keep an eye on the top of your screen, right next to the button with #Lounge on it. A button will appear with one of the mods' names on it. If you see that appear, click on it to see the PM that has been sent to you by that mod [15:14] <fawkes28> You won’t be able to reply to that PM, but if you could just say something like "Sooner, got it” in the main chat, to let us know that you have seen it, that will be great. We'd also like to remind you that the rules of the Lounge also apply here in the Corner Booth, and may be found here: http://www.leakylounge.com/?act=rules [15:14] <fawkes28> If you need to contact us during the chat, send one, or all, of us a PM on the Lounge. We will be checking them regularly, but if we haven't replied after a little while then please let us know here that you have sent a PM. Thanks for your cooperation! [15:14] <fawkes28> While its easy to drift off in various directions, let's all try to have a fun chat by sticking to the topic for today. OK, moving on to the topic for the chat! [15:14] <MrMcGonagall> Welcome to this moderator-led chat about PotterCast #82! [15:14] <MrMcGonagall> Did you miss having John on the show? [15:15] <blathnat> yes [15:15] <blathnat> lol [15:15] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> not that i don't love melissa and sue [15:15] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> but yes [15:15] * cbm has joined #lounge [15:15] <fawkes28> hi cbm [15:15] <cbm> Hi again! [15:15] <MrMcGonagall> I do miss his comedy. I wasn't devastated, but I missed him. [15:15] <blathnat> its not the same when one of the trio is missing [15:15] <fawkes28> oh yes, john's presence is always missed [15:15] <suzb> aww, i did miss John, but it was fun hearing Melissa and Sue talk [15:15] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> haha, suz, for once [15:16] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> it was funny when they're like "we're done... that was short... wonder why?" [15:16] <blathnat> lmao [15:16] <suzb> hehe cept the show wasnt that short [15:16] <MrMcGonagall> Except that this PC was about the usual length. [15:16] <suzb> maybe the recording of it was shorter [15:16] <blathnat> yeh [15:16] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> yeah, that's what i'm thinking... i have a guess that there was far less editing to do [15:16] <suzb> im under the impression quite alot of john being john doesnt make the show [15:17] <MrMcGonagall> Probably true, chocolate! LOL [15:17] <blathnat> three hours woth of editing in sted of ten lol [15:17] <suzb> hehe [15:17] <cbm> I agree suzb [15:17] <suzb> i wish john being john was there, id like to hear it just once [15:17] <blathnat> i would love to here some of the edited out stuff [15:18] <MrMcGonagall> 784 pages!! How do you feel about this length for "Deathly Hallows"? Are you glad they are printing it on forest-friendly paper? [15:18] <fawkes28> no, i am not happy about the page length [15:18] <fawkes28> i wanted a bigger book [15:18] <blathnat> i want to know how long the uk edition is going to be [15:18] <suzb> they have done that in the UK for ages, the green thing [15:18] <MrMcGonagall> It's exactly what I expected. Glad to hear they're being environmentally responsible, though. [15:18] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> i think it's a fine length - it's hard to say without knowing what's in it... PoA was brilliant, but quite short [15:18] <fawkes28> how can she possibly wrap up the story in such a small amount of pages [15:18] <suzb> but im glad the US are doing the same now [15:19] <suzb> that what i thought, fawkes [16:20] <blathnat> Maby if we pertition it.... [16:20] <fawkes28> it was heartbreaking - i want more [16:20] <blathnat> sorry bad spelling [16:20] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> well, she can't write more... if she's happy with it, then i'm sure we'll be happy with it [16:20] <fawkes28> if you start it blathnat., i will sign it! [16:20] <blathnat> :) [16:20] <cbm> I think it depends on how tight the pages are, for example the start of OotP dragged for me, but the last 10 chapters are my favorites [16:21] <suzb> i think thats the best way to think about it chocolate [16:21] <blathnat> i guess your right chocolate [16:21] <cbm> I agree chocolate [16:21] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> haha, i'm glass half full :-D [16:21] <blathnat> i still would like more [16:21] <blathnat> lol [16:22] <fawkes28> oh, i definitely trust Jo but i was just surprised [16:22] <fawkes28> whatever she writes i will be happy with but i just have so many unanswered questions [16:22] <MrMcGonagall> she's always said that the story is really about wrapping up the loose ends at this point. not a lot of new material to introduce [16:22] <blathnat> maby that encyclopedia john was on about [16:22] <MrMcGonagall> Are you relieved that the actors playing Harry, Hermione, and Ron are all returning for the last two movies? [16:23] <fawkes28> yes, i think they need to be consistent [16:23] <blathnat> No comment [16:23] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> yeah... it'd be weird if they changed [16:23] <suzb> i dont want every little thing wraped up though, i want a little to think about [16:23] <MrMcGonagall> Eh. They may as well. [16:23] <fawkes28> it would be a bit odd for them not to finish it [16:23] <MrMcGonagall> The movies need SOME kind of continuity. [16:23] <fawkes28> YES! [16:23] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> haha MrMcG [16:24] <suzb> not relived, i never believed they wouldnt all come back, but im glad [16:24] <blathnat> claps [16:24] <suzb> lol MrMcG [16:24] <fawkes28> but since the question is on the Trio and not on others, I shall not comment about other things [16:24] <fawkes28> i will stay on topic [16:24] <blathnat> I would be happier if Emma clamed down the eyebrows [16:24] <cbm> Professionally I think it is the best choice for all of them [16:25] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> i'm not a huge fan of the movies, except GoF, so I'm not too involved with that side of things... they're fun to watch, but the books are my main focus [16:25] <MrMcGonagall> Well, as one person I know said, even if Emma's ambitions lie in other directions, she may as well take the money and run. [16:25] <suzb> haha we need to attck Emma with the botox needles so she cant move the eyebrows as much [16:25] <fawkes28> 7 movies is a lot of movies so it is understandable [16:25] <suzb> oh i dont like GoF much, but thats another topic [16:25] <cbm> I agree MrG [16:26] <MrMcGonagall> Did you hear about the Hogwarts Express being vandalized? How did this make you feel? [16:26] <blathnat> Grrr [16:26] <fawkes28> yes, grrr is right [16:26] <cbm> They may never have an opportunity to make that much money [16:26] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> dumb kids [16:26] <fawkes28> people just don't understand what damage they can do to things [16:26] <suzb> the youth of today... well i am part of this but i would never do that [16:26] <MrMcGonagall> Does anyone know where Dudley and his gang were on the night in question? [16:26] <blathnat> I cant belive people could lose there jobs to cover the cost of the repaires [16:27] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> hehe [16:27] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> it;s just one of those things... people are mean, some more than others [16:27] <fawkes28> i wouldn't put it past them, Mr. M [16:28] <MrMcGonagall> Do you have the audio CDs? Who do you prefer, Stephen Fry or Jim Dale? [16:28] <suzb> Stephen Fry, no contest [16:28] <blathnat> Stephen Fry [16:28] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> I've only ever heard Jim Dale, so I'm biased... but i LOVE them [16:28] <fawkes28> I like Jim Dale but I have only heard one chapter from Fry [16:28] <suzb> i own all 6 of the books on casette is slighly stuck in the past [16:28] <MrMcGonagall> I am just about to listen to my first ever audiobook, and it's the Jim Dale version. I don't have anything to compare it to [16:29] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> i listen to them on car trips and while doing my design work... [16:29] <blathnat> I heard Jim Dale first but it confused me when i was reading along with my book [16:29] <suzb> i would say most people go with what they first heard [16:29] <cbm> I have heard both, but I have all 6 in fry and only HBP in dale, so I am used to Fry and Dale sounds wrong to me now [16:29] <blathnat> i didnt know about the changes in the American copy [16:29] <suzb> ok and Blathnat stamps on that point of mine [16:29] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> haha, you read along? that seems odd to me... i only listen to it in situations where i can't read it... while i'm doing other things [16:29] <blathnat> :) [16:29] <MrMcGonagall> I think one does get used to the recording that one hears, and anything else seems wrong from that point on. [16:29] <blathnat> stamps hard [16:29] <fawkes28> yes, Mr. M - i only started listening to the books around Christmas time [16:29] <suzb> i cant read along, i read too fast and stop listening [16:30] <fawkes28> i have read along once or twice - [16:30] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> Jim Dale's Hermione voice gets on my nerves, though... [16:30] <fawkes28> i was doing that the other day with the flight of the prince scene - trying to analyze it some more [16:30] <fawkes28> me too, chocolate!! [16:30] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> uh oh... test? [16:30] <MrMcGonagall> I see you chocolate [16:30] <suzb> i've been listening since i was about 11 im now 16, i dont think i could hear jim dale [16:31] <suzb> it would be too odd, id want to correct him [16:31] <fawkes28> well, sometimes you just get that voice in your head and it is weird to switch to another reader [16:31] <blathnat> i love Jim Dales version of the school song [16:31] <MrMcGonagall> One of the Mailbag questions was about the differences between some of the Harry Potter book editions. Do you own more than one edition (UK, US, deluxe, etc.) of the books? [16:32] <cbm> UK audio, and US Books [16:32] <suzb> no but i plan on getting the American editions soon-ish [16:32] <MrMcGonagall> I own hardback and paperback US editions, and I really want the British editions in hardback. I was have them soon, mwahahaha! [16:32] <blathnat> not at the moment but i have an American edition of PS (SS) flying over with a friend of mine [16:32] <blathnat> and i have the special edition Ps [16:32] <blathnat> PS [16:33] <fawkes28> i own all the american and the first four of the british [16:33] <fawkes28> and i will be reading the british version for DH first since i am assuming that is all they will have over in scotland [16:33] <blathnat> My cousin has the english childrens editions and the adult editions [16:33] <cbm> When I was in the UK, I had a choice and went for the audio [16:33] <suzb> do you notice the differences much between the US and UK editions? or not really notice? [16:33] <MrMcGonagall> I don't like to abuse my hardcover editions, so I usually re-read my paperbacks. [16:34] <cbm> I only noticed in the 1st book [16:34] <suzb> that was the only one the really American-ised wasn't it? [16:34] <fawkes28> i havent really noticed too much of a difference [16:34] <cbm> yes [16:34] <fawkes28> it is just set in a different type [16:35] <blathnat> me and suzb read out loud with a freind of our and we kept corecting her [16:35] <blathnat> ours [16:35] <suzb> she had the US edition [16:35] <MrMcGonagall> Yes, I think I want the British adult editions [16:35] <suzb> and we didnt like 'mom' 'cookies' 'candy' and so on [16:35] <blathnat> I was exspecting swear words in the adult edition [16:35] <blathnat> but nope [16:35] * chocolateisnotforbreakfast has quit [Bye] [16:35] <fawkes28> what do they say for cookies and candy? [16:36] <suzb> lol you read too much fan fic [16:36] <suzb> we say busciuts and sweets [16:36] <suzb> 'cept i cant spell buscuits [16:36] <fawkes28> i never knew that [16:36] * chocolateisnotforbreakfast has joined #lounge [16:36] <blathnat> oh and the news caster [16:36] <MrMcGonagall> What role do you think Centaurs will play in Book 7? [16:36] <fawkes28> oh - i love the centaurs [16:37] * chocolateisnotforbreakfast gasps for air as she re-enters the chatroom after a rough battle with the login [16:37] <fawkes28> i think that Firenze will help the Order [16:37] <fawkes28> welcome back, chocolate [16:37] * suzb didnt have timet to listen to this part [16:37] <blathnat> They will help in the war some how [16:37] <fawkes28> I think the others will continue to be gits but maybe there is a slight chance that he can convince them otherwise [16:37] <MrMcGonagall> I think we will see them and their prognosticating again. [16:37] <fawkes28> however, centaurs do not like to be involved with humans [16:37] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> i thought their talk was interesting... but them helping in the war sounds extremely Lion Witch and Wardrobe sounding to me [16:38] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> i think we might see them in a reactionary type role... like "oh, we knew that would happen" or "didn't see that coming" [16:39] <MrMcGonagall> I want to learn more about centaur divination [16:39] <blathnat> Mars is bright tonight [16:39] <fawkes28> yes, i think the centaurs behaviour in the first book is very telling [16:39] <MrMcGonagall> I agree, fawkes [16:39] <fawkes28> they knew what was coming and i know that i brushed it aside at first [16:40] <MrMcGonagall> I found their forecast very ominous. [16:40] <fawkes28> but the more i reread it - i think they will play a bigger role than first expected [16:40] * futureweasley has joined #lounge [16:40] <fawkes28> hi future! [16:40] <blathnat> i never liked them much [16:40] <futureweasley> hi hi hi [16:40] <blathnat> hey [16:41] <blathnat> :P [16:41] <suzb> hey-lo [16:41] <MrMcGonagall> Do you think there might be any foreshadowing with the way the Centaur from the Ministry of Magic's fountain saved Harry? [16:41] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> haha, i guess going back to the page length, it's hard for me to see anything gaining significance in this last book... they may be mentioned, but what reason would she have for including them? and I have a feeling its' not going to be like "this is war! let's line up!" it's going to be "oh, that centaur helped harry" [16:41] <fawkes28> yes, definitely [16:41] <blathnat> Yup [16:41] <fawkes28> i was rereading the scene where harry first goes into the ministry and always find it interesting that a centaur is one of the ones at the centerpiece [16:42] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> i think dumbledore acting to save harry may be mirrored again, with harry protecting someone else during the final battle [16:42] <suzb> oh i went to this place near me and there was a statue that was like what i think the MoM one is like, it made me so happy /random thoughs [16:42] <MrMcGonagall> I don't really think there's any great significance. [16:42] <blathnat> i think there is there is a whole thing of forshadowing with the fountin [16:42] <futureweasley> fawkes, please check the top of your screen and acknowledge [16:42] <fawkes28> i think that fountain has a huge amount of significance for the role that magical creatures will play in DH [16:43] <fawkes28> got it, future [16:43] * suzb has quit [Bye] [16:43] *** futureweasley has quit [Bye] [16:43] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> i guess i'm on the side that sees the wizarding world and all the creatures as a whole as a background of this next book... i always see it as focusing on Harry and the horcrux hunt and everythig that includes, and very little on the rest of the world [16:44] <blathnat> checks the books to back up theory [16:44] <fawkes28> i wrote an essay about Magical Creatures and their role - it is in HarryPotterSeven [16:45] * MrMcGonagall thinks fawkes has a bias toward this subject. LOL [16:45] <cbm> lol [16:45] <blathnat> lol [16:45] <MrMcGonagall> How do you like the new Scribby 5 section? Have you gone to Scribbulus.com to read any of the essays? [16:45] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> i'll def read it fawkes i like magical creatures, but without studying it or REALLY thinking about it, my hunch is that if they do play a role, it won't be in hordes, or in the spotlight... they'll be helpers [16:45] <fawkes28> thank you, chocolate! [16:46] <fawkes28> see Mr. M - it fit in perfectly [16:46] <blathnat> i have been a few times because of scribby 5 [16:46] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> i have read the "trust snape" the one about love, the one about coming up with theories, and the one about dumbledore [16:46] <fawkes28> yes, i love Scribby and there are some truly awesome essays that many members and staff have written [16:46] <MrMcGonagall> I love the new Scribby segment on the show. Love it, love it, love it. [16:46] <cbm> I have read most of them and have enjoyed them [16:47] *** suzb has joined #lounge [16:47] <MrMcGonagall> Scribbulus is an amazing place to read very high-quality essays. Even if I don't always agree. coughSnapetuniacough [16:47] <fawkes28> Only 13 minutes left, everyone! This has been a great chat! I want to remind you all that this transcript can be found at the PotterCast Forum http://www.leakylounge.com/PotterCast-f104.html. [16:47] <suzb> i dont like lag [16:47] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> hehe mcg [16:47] <fawkes28> yes, our own CB manager Aislinn was on chatting about Scribby [16:48] <MrMcGonagall> What do you think about the Irma Pince (the librarian) = Eileen Prince (Snape's mom) theory? [16:48] <cbm> I have thought about this alot since last night and I am beginning to like this theory. Lupin said the book as old enough to be Snape's mothers, and then pince goes balistic at Harry for having writting in the book in HBP. Then later did she tell snape that Harry had the book? [16:48] <blathnat> it interesting and belivable [16:48] <MrMcGonagall> This is one of those theories that I don't want to believe, yet it's oddly compelling. [16:48] <fawkes28> it could happen but i dont know if there will be time ofr the plotline [16:49] * cbm does not really type that fast [16:49] <suzb> hmpf lag. im a sad panda [16:49] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> i don't believe it lol, i did think that it was a fun theory, but not too convincing to me [16:49] <fawkes28> type / reconnect with the space, suzb [16:49] * suzb has quit [Bye] [16:49] * suzb has joined #lounge [16:49] * KimmyBlair has joined #lounge [16:50] <KimmyBlair> I DID IT AGAIN [16:50] <KimmyBlair> DAH!!!! [16:50] <MrMcGonagall> Hi, Kimmy! [16:50] <cbm> Hi [16:50] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> haha what an entrance [16:50] <KimmyBlair> why do i always remeber at 4:49 ever tuesday [16:50] <KimmyBlair> sigh [16:50] <suzb> hey [16:50] <MrMcGonagall> We're talking about the Irma Pince=Eileen Prince theory [16:50] <fawkes28> heya kimmy [16:50] <KimmyBlair> hopefully i'll remeber for Thrusday! [16:50] <cbm> lol [16:50] <KimmyBlair> ohhh [16:50] <KimmyBlair> They did raise really REALLY good points [16:50] <KimmyBlair> ones i hadn't thought of [16:50] <KimmyBlair> but i still don't buy it [16:50] <fawkes28> yes, i am leaning on that side as well [16:50] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> hehe, that's my conclusion too, kimmy [16:50] <MrMcGonagall> Yes, I pooh-poohed this theory before, but the Scribby essay gave me something to think about. [16:50] <KimmyBlair> the whole Ima pince = eileen prince theory [16:50] <cbm> It fits pretty well, especially after reading what Pince did in the library in HBP when she say the book [16:51] <KimmyBlair> exactly MrMcG [16:51] <KimmyBlair> i did think about it [16:51] <KimmyBlair> it is interesting [16:51] <KimmyBlair> and i do love theories [16:51] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> and the hooked nose... that was the interesting thing for me [16:51] <MrMcGonagall> I think Pince would have freaked out about writing in any book, though. [16:51] <MrMcGonagall> That's how she rolls [16:51] <KimmyBlair> true [16:52] <fawkes28> i wonder who came up with this theory - i know it has been around for as long as i can remember [16:52] <MrMcGonagall> The vulture similarity [16:52] <cbm> I think it is probably wrong, but I am willing to look at it to see if it would fit [16:53] <MrMcGonagall> Yes, worthy of consideration, cbm. [16:53] <fawkes28> Jo is a tricky one [16:53] <cbm> The timeline is the book originally was Snape's mothers, then Snapes, and now harrys [16:53] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> i think snapes mother will definitely play a role as helping define his motives and his beliefs in DH, but i don't think it'll be Pince [16:54] <fawkes28> i think we need to see how Snape felt love - very well could be from his mother [16:54] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> we've got harry's mother and voldemort's mother helping to define them and their characters... i think snape's mom has a place [16:54] <cbm> I agree it was from his mother [16:55] <MrMcGonagall> Have you thought of writing an essay? What would you write about? [16:55] <suzb> wish i could, im an awful writer though [16:55] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> religion and Harry Potter... to help people understand what the controvercy ACTUALLY is, and not through Laura Mallory. How christians can enjoy the books too [16:56] <MrMcGonagall> Great topic, chocolate. I would like to write one on Harry Potter and martyrdom, myself. [16:56] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> without being sinners lol [16:56] <fawkes28> oh yes - i am planning one as we speak [16:57] <MrMcGonagall> I would dearly love to write an essay. I just have to find the time. [16:57] <fawkes28> but it is on a secret topic for right now [16:57] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> i get original ideas, like the huge parallel between some of the Star Wars characters and Harry Potter characters, then i see a thread that began in 2005 about the subject in the lounge lol [16:57] <MrMcGonagall> Very hush-hush. LOL [16:57] <fawkes28> yes, Mr. M - there is no time [16:57] <fawkes28> but if you really want to write one you can make the time [16:58] <MrMcGonagall> The nice things about Scribby and the essays is that one can still do lots of great literary analysis even after the series has ended. [16:58] <fawkes28> oh yes - we shall still be chatting and analyzing [16:58] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> after the last book i'm out... i'm gone... off to find a new obsession [16:58] <suzb> haha [16:59] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> hahaha juuuuust kidding! i wish there was a better way to express sarcasm [16:59] <blathnat> I dont know what i am going to do after book 7 [16:59] <suzb> like anything can ever replace HP! i will miss it so [16:59] <MrMcGonagall> I won't leave HP behind, but the obsession will probably have slightly less a stranglehold on my life. LOL [16:59] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> hehe, Ender's Game is my next Harry Potter [16:59] <cbm> so will I suzb [16:59] <blathnat> lol [16:59] <blathnat> We could wright our own book 8 [17:00] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> haha, you can be our spell checker :-P [17:00] <fawkes28> Thanks for coming to the chat everyone! [17:00] <blathnat> kk [17:00] <suzb> we all need to find a fandom and take it over with HP fans so we can have the same happy environment [17:00] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> hehe hey! if anyone wants to see the craft i was talking about last week... [17:00] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> http://www.akeenedesign.com/images/snitch2.jpg [17:00] <MrMcGonagall> Just to let everyone know, the times for the PC Chat are changing beginning next week. [17:00] <blathnat> ooooh [17:00] <fawkes28> Our afternoon chats will now be on Thursday afternoons at 4 PM EST [17:00] <suzb> ti love it chocolate! [17:01] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> thanks! [17:01] <fawkes28> Friday nights at 9 PM EST [17:01] <suzb> how'd you do it? [17:01] <suzb> yay! thats a much better time for me [17:01] <blathnat> that will make it so much easier [17:01] <fawkes28> It is time to close up the booth - we will see you all next week [17:01] <MrMcGonagall> Thanks for the great chat, everyone! [17:01] <blathnat> kk [17:01] <chocolateisnotforbreakfast> adios! [17:01] <blathnat> bye [17:01] * blathnat left #lounge [] [17:01] <suzb> au revoir all [17:01] * chocolateisnotforbreakfast has quit [Bye] [17:01] <suzb> byee [17:02] <MrMcGonagall> Bye! This post has been edited by fawkes28**: Mar 27 2007, 04:09 PM

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