I'm here via your recent poll. I concur with you on almost every single point, the exception being a nickname for Draco, as I loathe it.
Speaking of nicknames - Chaz? Really? Thinking on it, I'm surprised I've never come across Chuck as a nickname for him either, for which I'm thankful.
The reason why Philosopher's Stone was changed to Sorcerer’s Stone was the American publishers thought the title would prevent children from wanting to buy/read it.
Urg- Chuck is awful too, but it never occured to me that it was shortened from Charles/Charlie (i feel silly now)
The US editions are just so different, i can't understand why they don't think that US childeren won't be able to understand HP as it was. He is British and by changing it, it takes away from the story.
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Speaking of nicknames - Chaz? Really? Thinking on it, I'm surprised I've never come across Chuck as a nickname for him either, for which I'm thankful.
The reason why Philosopher's Stone was changed to Sorcerer’s Stone was the American publishers thought the title would prevent children from wanting to buy/read it.
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Urg- Chuck is awful too, but it never occured to me that it was shortened from Charles/Charlie (i feel silly now)
The US editions are just so different, i can't understand why they don't think that US childeren won't be able to understand HP as it was. He is British and by changing it, it takes away from the story.
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You're absolutely right about everything.
English is not my first language but it still annoys me to no end when grammar and spelling are used sloppily.
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God, I haven't though about this is ages! I'm feeling slightly embarrassed, even though it still holds true, ;)
Also, yay for friending. :D
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As I said, I loved your rant <3
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