And just like that, I apologize to Dobby for all the horrible things I said about him and for wanting nothing more than to strangle him. When he caught that sock that Mr Malfoy accidentally threw at him (well played, Harry, well played), and he realized what it meant - well...I...*tears in my eyes*.
And when I actually thought for a minute that Ginny had been killed, I just - couldn't. I mean, I don't have *feelings* for her (yet), but I wouldn't want any one of the Weasley's to die. Plus, I have my suspicions that her and Harry might have a thing in the later books...
I'm glad Lockhart got what was coming to him. Really, it couldn't have been executed more perfectly. I'm surprised he hadn't accidentally cast a spell on himself before. What a dumb-ass.
I like how JKR totally made us think that Ginny had walked in on Percy doing *you know what* (is that even appropriate for a young reader's book?) but then said he was just making out with his girlfriend. Even if that WAS what he was doing (making out), why imply earlier on that it was something else. Or am I the ONLY ONE who's mind went there?!
Let's talk about Harry:
- He's our hero - again. But not before having almost the entire school, his own house included, thinking that he's actually the heir to Slytherin. And it didn't help his case that Harry can talk to snakes in snake language (ie. Parselmouth), which was an ability possessed by Salazar Slytherin.
-But no matter what other people thought or gossiped about, Hermione and Ron stood by his side. And even though it seems like Harry didn't get either of them a Christmas gift (again), he at least remembered to give them his phone number at the end of the school year. BUT - and I know I keep going back to this - why doesn't Harry just spend the entire summer with the Weasley's?? Everyone knows that the Dursley's locked Harry up the previous summer and treat him horribly. And Harry SAVED Ginny's life! I'm sure the Weasley's would be happy to have Harry even if he hadn't saved their little girl. Is every book in this series going to start off with a few chapters on how horrible the Dursley's are to Harry? WE GET IT JKR.
"It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." (p. 245)
Oh ya! And Hagrid! I'm so glad he wasn't actually the one to have opened the Chamber 50 years ago! And how can you not love someone who loves ALL animals/creatures as much as Hagrid does? Even if said creatures include HUGE spiders *shudder*. While I'm sure Hagrid is happy to remain in his title as gamekeeper, I do think his name should be publicly cleared at Hogwart's.
Best quote this book:
"Snape was looking as though the first person to ask him for a Love Potion would be force-fed poison" (p. 177)
There are REASONS Harry has to stay with the Dursleys. Which I obviously can't tell you (mainly cause I can't remember exactly what they are. But they exist)
ReplyDeleteI know Dobby being freed is nice and all, but... I STILL HATE HIM IM SORRY! Stupid house elves.
I'm sure there are *sigh*, but it's kind of annoying that they haven't been addressed yet.
DeleteHATE IS SUCH A STRONG WORD, LAURA!
Yea, like Laura said, there are reasons he has to stay with the horrible Dursleys. I remembering hating Dobby so much too, but he turned out to be pretty cool! :)
ReplyDeleteYes...I'm getting that impression lol! But I wish they would at least acknowledge it like: "Harry really wanted to spend the summer with the Weasley's, but he couldn't because....." or something like that. Because we KNOW he must want to be with Ron's family instead...or maybe they're all just too daft to even think about it or ask! haha
DeleteAh man, I totally sympathize with you. Reading these through the first time - it was SO frustrating that Harry kept going back to the Dursleys. Tell us why, already!
ReplyDelete"And how can you not love someone who loves ALL animals/creatures as much as Hagrid does?" Right? I love that guy. Stupid Riddle.
HA! That Red Forman gif.
Yes! Or at least give us SOMETHING to go on. I mean, Harry doesn't want to be there, and clearly the Dursley's don't want him there so you'd think other arrangements would be made.
DeleteSeriously, I spent way too much time looking at That 70s Show gifs ;)
"And how can you not love someone who loves ALL animals/creatures as much as Hagrid does?" Awww Hagrid. He means so well with his monster raising.
ReplyDeleteYou think Percy and his gf were sexting each other, but wizarding style, with owls? I mean, on top of all the OTHER stuff he was doing locked away in his room all summer. It's a good think Ginny only walked in on them making out.
Oh god Alley - the mental image you have created with sexting and owls is...just..wrong!! I bet wizards and witches do some kinky shit behind the closed doors, huh? *TMI*
DeleteYes! I don't understand why Hagrid wasn't publicly cleared years ago when, you know, Tom Riddle = Voldemort and therefore his word against Hagrid's really didn't amount to so much after all. But even if they hadn't done it before, they could at least do it now! Poor Hagrid. He is such a trooper... Azkaban is no walk in the park!
ReplyDeleteSo did they know 50 years ago that Tom Riddle = Voldemort?? I'm confused now lol. I was thinking that it was Harry that figured that part out...? Either way, poor Hagrid! That's a horrible thing to be blamed for and it seems like he didn't even fight for his case.
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