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So happy, I could die: As much as I love what StarKid does...

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:30:00 -0400

So happy, I could die: As much as I love what StarKid does...:

Agree. I think Darren is fantastic and the whole team is tremendously talented, but the lines at LeakyCon were a huge turn-off for me, as were the gaggles of fans that were clearly only there because they thought Darren was “sooo hot” or whatever and not for anything remotely Potter-related. And just generally the principle of the thing. Charging for photos and autographs is just not down with me.

getsmejuiced:

I find it completely appalling that they are charging about $75 for autographs on their new tour, and $143 for photos included.

I’m glad that they’ve gotten so many fans, but I’m not happy that they would exploit their fanbase in a way that most A-list celebrities wouldn’t even do. It hurts me to…

I love this!!! Cons are so...

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:00:07 -0400

I love this!!! Cons are so fun.

melissaanelli:

fangirlmonday:

LeakyCon 2011 - How you know you’re at a Harry Potter convention.

Disclaimer: I didn’t take this picture, it was taken by a girl I met at the closing ceremony.

This is one of my favorite things from the conference!

Oh. My. God. (via Harry Potter Trivia Question Unintentionally...

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:35:07 -0400

Oh. My. God.

(via Harry Potter Trivia Question Unintentionally Sexual (PICTURE))

“It’s been the most amazing, inspirational, surreal, bizarre,...

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:37:00 -0400

“It’s been the most amazing, inspirational, surreal, bizarre, wonderful 10 years that I will probably ever have in all my life.” - Daniel Radcliffe

“Thank you to Rupert for making me laugh, you’ve been such a great brother. And thank you to Dan, same thing. I will miss you so much.” - Emma Watson

“This really has been such an important part of my life. I really wanna thank all of you, these past 10 years have been the best half of my life. And I’m just so pleased I’ve shared it with you two, I love you, I really do.” - Rupert Grint

Harry Potter Theme Weddings | The Mary Sue

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 15:37:47 -0400

Harry Potter Theme Weddings | The Mary Sue:

Wow! A gorgeous and sweet Harry Potter-themed wedding!

Harry Potter 30-Day Challenge - Day 6

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:48:23 -0400

What house would you want to be in?

This is a tough question. I’ve identified with Gryffindor for a long time because every time I took an online quiz, that’s what I was sorted into. However I’ve never really considered myself particularly brave.

I sometimes wish I was Ravenclaw because I see so much value in being wise, clever and logical/analytical. My husband is a total Ravenclaw, except for the fact that he is hopelessly Muggle.

I think REALLY, TRULY deep down, I’m a Hufflepuff. And I think it’s because I’m a “bleeding heart” … I want everyone to be accepted and treated as equals, and I value those that are hardworking and earnest MORE than those that are successful, brilliant and talented.

And I think it’s really cool to be a Hufflepuff, thanks to people in the fandom like Sue Upton (former co-host of Pottercast). There’s also a bit of mystery to it. It’s the house we know the least about from the books, we’ve never visited it’s common room, and we don’t know that much about any of the members of Hufflepuff house.

I’m looking forward to being re-sorted when Pottermore releases in October … I would like to see what a test designed by JK Rowling herself decides for me!

"I think a lot of people miss the fact that Ron IS clever and that Hermione is NOT always right...."

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:43:54 -0400

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I think a lot of people miss the fact that Ron IS clever and that Hermione is NOT always right. Hermione is exceptionally intelligent of course, but her knowledge is mostly based on being able to remember and process a lot of written information. Ron’s views are mostly based on real life observations. Both sources have their limitations (Compare their attitudes to S.P.E.W; Hermione sees a principle (slavery) that is wrong and wants to correct it, Ron sees the actual behaviour and preferences of the house elfs and doesn’t see the need for change. Neither of them is completely wrong).

Hermione draws the right conclusion about the problems they’re facing most of the time, but she doesn’t necessarily know when to stop pointing that out. This is where Ron’s strength comes in. He’s intuitive (something Hermione is NOT) and knows when to just let things be rather than harping on about what should have been or ought to be like Hermione. I think that, as the two get older, this means that they will balance each other very nicely.

I also think that while Ron isn’t as verbal as Hermione, or as good at make sense of difficult reading material, he has no problem understanding her. The fact that he, in his blunt way, doesn’t accept what she says on face value doesn’t mean he’s dumb!

”

- poster Karin from Melissa Anelli’s Harry A History website

WOW

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:10:44 -0400

WOW

I'm jealous... but I LOVE ...

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:48:05 -0400

jadorezindagi:

skarosoul:

whenfoolscanbeekings:

Of the way Ron looks at Hermione

Of how much and how true Snape loved Lily

Of how much Ron and Harry understood each other

Of how Luna never gave a crap what someone thought of her

Of how brave Neville truly is

And of how strong and unbreakable their friendship is

Is it bad that I actually feel tearful because of this post?

Last Days of Shooting Harry Potter … so sad!!! :-(

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:46:38 -0400

Last Days of Shooting Harry Potter … so sad!!! :-(

Harry Potter 30-Day Challenge - Day 5

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:36:43 -0400

Day 5: Favorite male character and why

It’s a bit cliche, but I have to go with Ron Weasley. I adore Ron - to quote Jerry Maguire - “for the man that he wants to be and the man that he ALMOST is!” …

Ron for me represents the ordinary person amongst extraordinary people. It’s a terribly difficult position to be in, and one that can make a person very insecure and frustrated. Already lost amongst his accomplished brothers, he ends up the “sidekick” of The Boy Who Lived and falls in love with ‘the brightest witch of her age’. And yet, Ron is incredibly important to both Harry and Hermione. I love the fact that he isn’t perfect, or brilliant, or supremely talented. He is NORMAL. And honestly, everyone in the world can’t be extraordinary. There’s nothing wrong with being normal/average. As the one sort of average/mediocre person in a family of incredibly talented and brilliant artists, musicians and dancers … I can honestly relate to Ron and I feel for him so much. I just want to give him a hug.

Harry Potter 30-Day Challenge - Day 4

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:29:39 -0400

Day 4: Least favorite female character and why:

The proper answers would be Umbridge or Bellatrix, but I’m going to go with Petunia Dursley. How could she have raised Harry since he was a tiny, defenseless 1-yr-old orphan and never given him any love or affection? How could she treat her own sister’s son so horribly because of her own jealousy and selfishness?

Harry Potter 30-Day Challenge - Day 3

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:26:15 -0400

Are there any of the film adaptations that have made you angry because they ignored important parts of the book?

I’m mostly over it, but I was frustrated with the Shrieking Shack scene in PoA (movie 3), Snape’s Worst Memory and the Dept of Mysteries Battle in OotP (movie 5) and Snape as well as the awkwardness of Harry/Ginny in HBP (movie 6).

Harry Potter 30-Day Challenge - Day 2

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:22:23 -0400

Day 2 (Catching up!): Favorite Movie?

Tough call but I think it’s Sorcerer’s Stone for being true to the book (except for James Potter being a Seeker in the movie, he’s a Chaser!) … both parts of Deathly Hallows are a close second!

Harry Potter 30-Day Challenge - Day 1

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:18:28 -0400

Day 1: Favorite Book?

Prisoner of Azkaban … I think because my favorite moments are classroom moments at Hogwarts and I feel like this book has the maximum school time.

Adorable! caroline-bartra-messi-barca: I wish I was a weasley...

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:21:50 -0400

Adorable!

caroline-bartra-messi-barca:

I wish I was a weasley :P

Ooh la la! Wish they made her look like this on-screen in the...

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:18:17 -0400

Ooh la la! Wish they made her look like this on-screen in the Potter films. Then maybe moviegoers would understand why Harry fell for her! Although probably nothing could help her acting skills, or lack thereof.

motionpicturepresents:

G-Ginny? O_O

Awwww ….

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:08:11 -0400

Awwww ….

Photo

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:34:24 -0400

Professor McGonagall: Why is it that when something happens it...

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 19:15:20 -0400

Professor McGonagall: Why is it that when something happens it is always you three?

Ron: Believe me, professor, I’ve been asking myself that question for six years.