So theres a new Harry Potter book and movie in the pipeline...

[LightHorseman]

Was wondering what people think about this?

 

[jak]

I'm looking forward to them!

 

[Sirius Black]

They're good entertainment.

 

[NeoScribe]

If this next movie is lame like the last two I never watching them again!

 

[Sirius Black]

Yes they are lame, but some bits make me laugh.

 

[carrymeaway06]

I despise them to no end. But I don't see anything "wrong" with them short of children's desire to practice witchcraft. But no one around this household goes near that. So I simply bite down on my tongue when they pop it in. Just about as annoying as the ammount of Tom and Jerry episodes that play in a day!

-SM Carry Me Away

 

[Celticflower]

Looking forward to the book, but will probably pass on the movie. My kids will be begging for both.

 

[Momzilla]

Waiting until my oldest is a bit older so we can read the books together.... I'm looking forward to it!

 

[Tenebrae]

Was wondering what people think about this?

looking foward to it

 

[Mandrake]

Completely stoked for book 7, and the movie will make for a decent night out.

 

[ReformedChapin]

Never been interested in pop-culture reading material.

 

[BeachBlonde]

Kids and I are ready!

 

[bunikula]

I'm excited for the book! Don't care so much for the movies, though.

 

[Tamara224]

Was wondering what people think about this?

I can't wait for the book. The movie, eh, I'll probably see it. I've been rather disappointed with all four movies so far, unless they step it up a bit, I doubt I'll be excited for the next one. I honestly don't think they'll be able to do the 5th any justice.

 

[plum]

i'll probably try to borrow the book from a friend and then watch the movie of course when it comes out

 

[Jipsah]

Was wondering what people think about this?

Well, it's hardly news, since Rowling had committed to seven books and so far she's only done six. I hope this next one is better than the last. There was too much of the potboiler about it; too much stuff that was simply a rehash of what had happened in the previous five.

The change in the characters was jarring as well. Snape changed from annoying good guy to murderous follower of Voldemort was bad enough, but the transformation of Dumbledore from the unconquerable hero of "Order of the Phoenix" to the pathetic victim of "Half Blood Prince" was just too tough to digest. Yeah, they're Rowlings characters and she can do with them as she pleases, but a little nod to consistency wouldn't hurt. Maybe she'll tie it all up in book 7 so that it all makes some sort of sense, but that isn't necessarily the way to bet.

Will I read it? Of course! After following the characters through 6 hefty books, I'm not gonna just walk away without knowing what happens to them. And that's the strength of Rowling's writing, and the heart of good storytelling, that she makes you care about the characters.

 

[gratefulgrace]

I have enjoyed reading them but find them to be getting a bit heavy for "childrens" literature. I am curious to see how the last one pans out. Is Snape really a bad guy after all? I will miss Dumbledore tho.

 

[zaire]

The change in the characters was jarring as well. Snape changed from annoying good guy to murderous follower of Voldemort was bad enough, but the transformation of Dumbledore from the unconquerable hero of "Order of the Phoenix" to the pathetic victim of "Half Blood Prince" was just too tough to digest. Yeah, they're Rowlings characters and she can do with them as she pleases, but a little nod to consistency wouldn't hurt.

Dumbledore made Snape 'kill' him (if he is dead at all).

Hagrid said that Snape and Dumlbledore were arguing near the forest, they were arguing about the plan. Hagrid was in on, seeing as he hides the body.

Why did Dumbledore bodybind Harry, so that he wouldnt interfer and Snape could take him out.

Why did Dumbledore plead, to confuse Draco. Also he pleads to be killed.

Dumbledore tells Draco that he can make it seem that he (Draco) is dead if he (Draco) wants. Somewhat ironic.

The spell Snape did didnt do what it normally does. His eyes where closed.

Dumble knew Snape would have to go due to the curse Riddle put on the DADA job.

Fawkes doesnt try to save Dumbledore.

Kreacher and Dobby were there, they would obey Dumbledores every word but Dumbledore ignored them.

Why is McGongall not sad after she sees the picture.

Think of his body and the phinoex at the end. Where the wand, its missing.

Its obvious it was a plan between them. For Snape to kill Dumbledore or pretend to kill him.

 

[ElijahFalling]

I'm looking forward to both. The 4th movie was a dissapointment, it was so unfaithful to the book. The 5th movie has a new director and screenplay writer so hopefully it will be an improvement.

In book 7, I'm betting Harry himself is a horcrux.

 

[rosewaning]

I'm looking forward to the book. I've been disappointed with the past two. Book 5 annoyed me because Harry was so whiney, so I imagine the movie will annoy me also.