As everyone probably knows by now, J.K. Rowling has written an 800-word prequel to the Harry Potter series which has been auctioned on June 11th. It's a short story set before Harry's birth, the protagonists are James and Sirius.

Well, it's now available online to read, and it's great!


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I'm so excited!!! Four hours left and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (here Harry Potter e i Doni della Morte) will be released in Italy! Bookstores are open tonight, and of course I'll be there!
Not that I haven't read this amazing book yet, it's just that readin' it in my native tongue is always different, and I'm so curious!
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'T was too good to be true... no more fights with one of my ex-best friends, who had managed to make me go almost nuts with her obsessive behaviour in the past months,  and awesome days spent on holiday... 5 peaceful days at one of my friends' mountain home, all seems perfect... And then I come back home and I have the most depressing surprise ever ( Read more... )

Your house?
Mmmm...I don't think it would be Gryffindor, nor would I like it, too trivial... I believe Ravenclaw (but my friends could say there's a bit of Slytherin in me)

Favourite book(s)?
Prisoner of Azkaban and Half Blood Prince without any doubt

Favourite teacher?
Remus Lupin

Favourite class?
Defense Against the Dark Arts

Favourite Spell?
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I didn't write "first impressions" first of all 'cause I should have written them three days ago, and secondly 'cause I already saw the movie twice... what a geek! And probably tomorrow I'll watch it again with the excuse of taking my little brother... eheheh...

But let's talk about the movie: the book is the longest of the series, about 800 pages, ( Read more... )

Ooops! How couldn't I post this spot too? There's one of my favourite characters of the series, Tonks! She's bloody brilliant! Oh, and I really like Natalia Tena too, she's perfect for this role! Well, enjoy it!

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WB has released six new spots of the upcoming "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" movie! Probably everyone but me already knew it, nevertheless I'll post the link to see at least one of them, 'cause they're absolutely awesome!!!

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This is the one with more new scenes, focused on the Prophecy... quite intriguing!