our turn now

[newyork_noodles]

Really, I was just going to post some more DH rambling but then I flicked on the TV-

And now I'm sitting here watching the CNN/Youtube debate, and it's got to be some sort of heavenly irony that the first twenty minutes were dedicated to the themes to racism and bureaucracy.

All I'm saying is that while the Potter fandom is once again busy griping

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[taffykitn]

Ear ear! Not to ignore your point, which was wonderful, but did Lavender die? Also, please include Fred. His death broke my heart and I'm still having trouble coping.

But to address your point, I completely agree. These books offer so much. Yes, they are children's books, but maybe that's the point. Maybe they're teaching the simplest lessons that kids need to learn early. And maybe they started being targeted to an adult audience who reached out because they needed to learn too. From these books, we can all learn about the power of love, friendship, and acceptance. We learn the necessity to fight for freedom and righteousness and the price we may have to pay. These books have touched so many people. More than just being an escape to a magical world, they can be a window into a world where good does triumph over evil. Yes, these books did make me hope for a Hogwarts letter, but they also made me hope for a better world. I hope we can all learn from Harry, Ron, Hermione, and every single person in that book: good or bad. I know I did.

[newyork_noodles]

I can't believe I forgot Fred. *tears* Tonks was worse cause she's been my favorite character since her very first sentence, basically, but still, FRED.......

Maybe they're teaching the simplest lessons that kids need to learn early. And maybe they started being targeted to an adult audience who reached out because they needed to learn too. I completely and 100% agree. I know the reaosn why these books are such a phenomenon are because there seems to be this need in the world for something MORE. I just wish people would get that sometimes you have to make the more yourself.

How've you been, anyway? It sucks we didn't manage to meet up while we were in DC, but such is life. *hugs you* would love to hear what you've been up to!