But it wasn't until he got the memory from Slughorn that he knew about all the horcruxes, so I'm sure even if he had suspicions he didn't know Harry was a horcrux.
No, He had an idea that Voldemort made Horcrux. I believe the memory was the confirmation of where he learned the information.
This may have already been covered, just catching up. Dumbledore suspected horcruxes, at least since book 2 with the diary - he realized what it was. He needed the memory because he didn't know how many he may have made.
Now that bitch that made them write with the pens that drew blood? She was cruel and a total cunt. I wanted to punch her so bad while reading the books.
DH won't even watch the movies with Umbridge because he hates her so much. He's not even invested in HP like I am, he just really really hates Umbridge.
But that was the best one! I mean, she's an awful person, but book 5 is my current favorite. And it was the movie I hated the least too.
DH won't even watch the movies with Umbridge because he hates her so much. He's not even invested in HP like I am, he just really really hates Umbridge.
But that was the best one! I mean, she's an awful person, but book 5 is my current favorite. And it was the movie I hated the least too.
I also like Book 5 the most. I think it's because Umbridge is such a shitty person the storyline just draws you in and you really root for the main characters and want her to suffer. I like to think of Book 5 as the empathy book, you already love the main characters, but you bond with them because their feelings are your own. You can relate to them.
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But that was the best one! I mean, she's an awful person, but book 5 is my current favorite. And it was the movie I hated the least too.
I also like Book 5 the most. I think it's because Umbridge is such a shitty person the storyline just draws you in and you really root for the main characters and want her to suffer. I like to think of Book 5 as the empathy book, you already love the main characters, but you bond with them because their feelings are your own. You can relate to them.
I also like Book 5 the most. I think it's because Umbridge is such a shitty person the storyline just draws you in and you really root for the main characters and want her to suffer. I like to think of Book 5 as the empathy book, you already love the main characters, but you bond with them because their feelings are your own. You can relate to them.
Plus Angry Harry is the best.
Although Book 6 Harry can be a bit annoying at times, so much angst. Then again he's 16 so...
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For me, the Weasley twins. Followed by Hermione. Followed by Hermione with a Weasley twin, but I just ventured into fanfiction again, didn't I?
Hermione and Ginny were always favorites of mine. But not movie Ginny. She was lame. I keep trying to talk my H into naming the baby Hermione if it's a girl. ETA: Also Neville. I always related to Neville. I'm never one of the cool kids either.
I love Ginny in the books. They really screwed that character over in the movies. And her relationship with Harry.
Woah. This is VERY different than what you answered to my questions. This is active abuse on Dumbledore's part.
It - also - is an interesting theory.
anonymouseliza - I'm not taking any theories as true or untrue. I just like seeing how different people interpret the same words.
Yeah, Dumbledore kinda sucked in a lot of ways. He admits to not being perfect, but it was really interesting to read in book 7 all the specifics. It was kinda rough to have him yanked off the pedestal so thoroughly.
And yet, despite all that Dumbledore did to Harry before Harry even met him, Harry idolizes the fuck out of Dumbledore. I honestly think that Harry was too naive to realize just how fucked up Dumbledore was. Harry liked to believe in the good.
But for argument's sake- Dumbledore allowed one child to be abused to save many lives. Was he a monster, or just doing the best he could to save the Wizarding world? Does Harry understand that by the end? Does Harry forgive Dumbledore for the abuse?
Post by risscaboobs on Jun 5, 2015 20:52:39 GMT -5
Ok. Caught up.
JKR has said she wanted to kill Ron originally but changed her mind. Fred died instead.
She also has recently said Hermione would have never been happy with Ron and should have been with Harry. (I don't agree. Harry should have been with Ginny. Maybe Hermione should have been with Percy since he stopped being such a "git")
Speaking of things the movies messed up, I hate that the Harry/Sirius relationship was cut down so much. Love them in the books.
1. I'm a Ravenclaw. Pottermore verified, but I knew it from the first moment I read the descriptions of each house. I became even more convinced as the series continued. And, FFFC, JKR's portrayal always kind of irritated me because:
2. Luna is my favorite character, followed closely by Professor McGonagall and Molly Weasley. I can't relate to Luna in any way, but I love her hard for some undefinable reason.
3. Conversely, Delores Umbridge is my least favorite character, followed very, very closely by Bellatrix LeStrange and Narcissa Malfoy, who are tied.
4. Regarding theories: I love hearing them and considering them, but I automatically dismiss some of them (like Hogwarts all being in Harry's head) because they hurt my heart too much.
5. My favorite moment in the movies is this:
I bawled like a baby the first time, and I still get goosebumps everytime I watch it. I had a similar reaction when I watched this scene in Guardians of the Galaxy:
What can I say? I'm a sucker for the power of community.
4. Regarding theories: I love hearing them and considering them, but I automatically dismiss some of them (like Hogwarts all being in Harry's head) because they hurt my heart too much.
Yeah, Dumbledore kinda sucked in a lot of ways. He admits to not being perfect, but it was really interesting to read in book 7 all the specifics. It was kinda rough to have him yanked off the pedestal so thoroughly.
And yet, despite all that Dumbledore did to Harry before Harry even met him, Harry idolizes the fuck out of Dumbledore. I honestly think that Harry was too naive to realize just how fucked up Dumbledore was. Harry liked to believe in the good.
But for argument's sake- Dumbledore allowed one child to be abused to save many lives. Was he a monster, or just doing the best he could to save the Wizarding world? Does Harry understand that by the end? Does Harry forgive Dumbledore for the abuse?
Still focused on "the greater good", if you will?
Yup. I'm also a sucker for the flawed hero. I love complicated characters. It can easily be argued that while Dumbledore's actions were bad, his motives were good. He was responsible for protecting a lot of children. I think that Harry understood that in the end. His hero wasn't perfect, just doing the best he could.
JKR has said she wanted to kill Ron originally but changed her mind. Fred died instead.
She also has recently said Hermione would have never been happy with Ron and should have been with Harry. (I don't agree. Harry should have been with Ginny. Maybe Hermione should have been with Percy since he stopped being such a "git")
Speaking of things the movies messed up, I hate that the Harry/Sirius relationship was cut down so much. Love them in the books.
I think that would have been interesting, but sophomore in college me could not have handled that on top of everything else in book 7, so I'm glad she changed her mind. Adult me is a lot more forgiving of authors killing off beloved characters if it makes the book better.
1. I'm a Ravenclaw. Pottermore verified, but I knew it from the first moment I read the descriptions of each house. I became even more convinced as the series continued. And, FFFC, JKR's portrayal always kind of irritated me because:
2. Luna is my favorite character, followed closely by Professor McGonagall and Molly Weasley. I can't relate to Luna in any way, but I love her hard for some undefinable reason.
3. Conversely, Delores Umbridge is my least favorite character, followed very, very closely by Bellatrix LeStrange and Narcissa Malfoy, who are tied.
4. Regarding theories: I love hearing them and considering them, but I automatically dismiss some of them (like Hogwarts all being in Harry's head) because they hurt my heart too much.
5. My favorite moment in the movies is this:
*snip*
What can I say? I'm a sucker for the power of community.
Edited to fix my broken gifs.
Are we the same person? All of this is me.
Reading this whole thread has made me sit here thinking again about how much I really hate Umbridge. She is the worst.
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Post by Sammich_Cat on Jun 5, 2015 21:36:26 GMT -5
Pottermore made me Gryffindor, but I'd be Ravenclaw. My favorite characters were Lupin and the fake Mad Eye Moody.
Really would have liked to have seen Draco have a change of heart. I think he was the way he was because his dad's an asshole and I think he could have moved past that at Hogwarts in the later years. The tipping point being because he fell in love with Hermione would have been amazing.
Pottermore made me Gryffindor, but I'd be Ravenclaw. My favorite characters were Lupin and the fake Mad Eye Moody.
Really would have liked to have seen Draco have a change of heart. I think he was the way he was because his dad's an asshole and I think he could have moved past that at Hogwarts in the later years. The tipping point being because he fell in love with Hermione would have been amazing.
Ron's a whiny loser. He's totally dead weight.
OH EM GEE. I always secretly wanted this to happen somehow! I just thought the whole, "Yeah! Your dad hated me when he first met me because Gran and Gramps were Muggles." and "Well, your mom punched me in the nose when we were kids, so I think we were even." stories for their kids would have been so great. And also? I'm a big sucker for redemption. I just am, and I can't help but want it for everyone...except Umbridge and Bellatrix.
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