This is pretty much a continuation of my last post on DH.  Less ranting about fandom doofuses (doofi?), more commentary on the book.

Exhibit G: Slughorn chose his side. I was afraid that he would run away and hide again, but near the end of the final battle we see him fighting Voldemort alongside McGonagall and Kingsley. This is quite a difference ( Read more... )

It’s been a long time since I wrote anything on my LJ. But as it’s summer, and I’m home, and my class is finished, and I’m halfway through the reread of Deathly Hallows… well, it occurs to me that I have something to say about the book. And also about the fandom’s reaction to it.

And we all know how delusional creative those lovely HP fans can be ( Read more... )

( Gryffinjack and I had fun with YM Doodle tonight... )

It is a commonly accepted fact that, in semi-arid to dry regions, one should shake out his or her shoes before putting them on in order to rid them of scorpions, spiders, and other fun things, and that this ritual should be done year-round ( Read more... )

Been back from Europe for a whole week, though I haven't posted anything about it here. I mean to, but I need to have free time first. So whenever that happens....

Suffice it to say, it was fun, the Trip ROXed, Europe ROX, and I have chocolate form every city I went to. :-D Hopefully I'll post more later.

~ Doc

1. Took National Spanish Exam.

2. Got bag tags for trip to Europe.

3. Went to work for the first time since my injury.

4. Found an ANT in my house. Disgusting little creature! I believe it was sent on Voldemort's orders.

~ Doc

Well, obviously the book covers were released in celebration of Remus' birthday. ;-D

( Injury update )

My foot hurts, my back hurts, I have to go to school AND work tomorrow (can't call in, missed too much already), and I'm tired ( Read more... )

I just noticed something.

Yahoo and Harry Potter use the same text font. It's true; just compare the Yahoo logo to a chapter title of any Harry Potter book (American versions).

Pointless observation, but interesting nonetheless. :-)

~ Doc

Police have apprehended a "person of interest" regarding the BTK case. Considering how big a deal they have made this, and how many "important bigwigs" that are coming to the news conference tomorrow morning, I'd say they are sure it is him ( Read more... )