Harry Potter Read-A-Long

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 2: Dobby's Warning

2014-05-29T15:44:23Z

A Follow Up

2008-09-08T19:57:15Z

In case anyone is still paying attention to Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling in the news...

The ruling on the court case with the HP Lexicon

J.K. Rowling goes to court

2008-04-14T13:23:36Z

J. K. Rowling goes to court

I love JK and her books, and the lexicon is an awesome internet presence, but I kinda feel like she's in the right here. I don't understand any other reason to publish the lexicon other than to make money. All the information is free on the web. Why publish? Especially since the material IS hers to begin with. I think it's especially interesting that Vander Ark himself made sure there was a clause in his contract with his publisher that they pay and defend any lawsuit that might arise from this. His gut instinct was correct. Also, I fear the result of this case could have an effect on JK writing and publishing her OWN encyclopedia of Harry. And I would completely pay the money to read what SHE has written about the subject, after all, it is her own creation.

What do you guys think?

The Final Harrys

2008-03-13T14:28:13Z

I know this comm is about mostly the books, but have you heard? Last Harry Potter Book Becomes 2 Films

I think it's great that they are splitting it into two movies in order to NOT have to cut things from the book. My interest in Harry re-kindled (and this a day after I got rid of my Harry Potter icon from my user pics!), I went looking up the movies on IMDB for more info. Apparently David Yates (dir. of the chop fest that was Order of the Phoenix) is not only doing Half Blood Prince, but now the 2 final installments. I am not sure how I feel about this. I'm leaning towards skeptical.

And I was so hoping the chance would be given to Joss Wheadon.

Any thoughts on all this?

Beetle the Bard

2007-12-14T02:26:35Z

I found this on amazon.com. the pictures itself are amazing, and I can't believe JK Rowling not only refered to these fairy tales in DH but also created these Beautiful books! you have got to take a look!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_6059972_2/103-2896659-3359864?ie=UTF8&docId=1000179911&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-0&pf_rd_r=1PQPSQNDX6ZQXK9ZK8VQ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=340739801&pf_rd_i=507846

Re-Opening!

2007-12-08T20:14:14Z

We have reopened read_hp!!

Now that our read-through is over, we thought we could reopen this amazing community to all members. Here you'll have a place to discuss the books if (and when) you decide to read through them yet again in the future.

The only major rule is that there will be no movie and/or movie actor discussion! This community is for book and J.K. Rowling discussion only.

What else can't you post? Fanfiction, fanart, icons, etc. These can be posted at one of the numerous HP communities around LJ. Let's keep this place nice and simple!

So enjoy, and if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. Posting is now open to all members, and will go unmoderated.

I know many of you had asked about doing another read-a-long of the series, and for now we have no plans to do so. Perhaps somewhere down the road we'll be interested in doing it again, but I think for now it's safe to say we'll be reading the books at our own pace :D

read_hp Friending Meme!

2007-09-04T22:00:00Z

We're with you, whatever happens.

Over the last 5 months, there have been lots of friendships forged in this community. Before we change the entire community dynamic, let's do a friending meme so we don't lose touch with each other!

If you'd like to make some new friends, copy and paste the following as a new comment. (You may also want to give it a subject line) Then make some new friends! :D

(And thanks to vicious_lullaby for this awesome idea!)

All info is purely voluntary, don't list anything you're not comfortable sharing.

The Flaw in the Plan & Nineteen Years Later

2007-09-03T21:02:25Z

BOOK: Deathly Hallows
CHAPTER: 36 & Epilogue
SYNOPSIS: The thrilling conclusion to the Harry Potter series!!!!!!

Well everyone, it's been 5 months, 4090 pages, and 204 chapters, but....

WE ARE FINALLY DONE!!!!!!

I'd like to thank each and every one of you who read along with us, who participated in discussions, and who helped make this seemingly crazy project work. I know for many of us that being able to read these books one last time in anticipation of a new volume was made 100 times better because of all the members of this community. We hope that you had fun, and that you learned a thing or two, and maybe even made a few new friends.

We're not exactly sure what will become of this community now that it's all over. Perhaps we'll open up posting access and let it become a Potter community for any and all book discussion. We'll let you guys know what we decide.

So thank you again, and keep a look out for announcements in a few days!

All is well. &hearts

King's Cross

2007-09-02T20:17:17Z

BOOK: Deathly Hallows

CHAPTERS: 35

FOR TOMORROW: 36

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The Forest Again

2007-09-01T20:30:08Z

BOOK: Deathly Hallows

CHAPTERS: 34

FOR TOMORROW: 35

Questions/comments can be left HERE.

The Prince's Tale

2007-08-31T21:14:00Z

BOOK: Deathly Hallows
CHAPTER: 33
SYNOPSIS: After seeing that Tonks and Lupin have died, Harry goes to Dumbledore's office and experiences the memories Snape gave to him in the pensieve. Harry learns that not only were Snape and his mother best friends as children, but he also that Snape and Dumbledore had planned the latter's death, and that Harry himself is a horcrux.

FOR TOMORROW: 34

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The Elder Wand

2007-08-30T21:29:49Z

BOOK: Deathly Hallows
CHAPTER: 32
SYNOPSIS: In which the battle continues but Voldemort remains with Nagini in the Shrieking Shack, awaiting Harry and brooding on the Elder Wand. He reaches a conclusion about the latter and sends for Snape while the trio make their way to him under the Invisibility Cloak, only to arrive in time to witness Snape's murder and receive some of his memories as a final message.

FOR TOMORROW: 33

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The Battle of Hogwarts

2007-08-29T18:56:52Z

BOOK: Deathly Hallows

CHAPTERS: 31

FOR TOMORROW: 32

Questions/comments can be left HERE.

The Sacking of Severus Snape

2007-08-28T22:08:40Z

BOOK: Deathly Hallows
CHAPTER: 30
SYNOPSIS: In which the Carrows are tied up, Voldemort learns of both the theft of the locket Horcrux and Harry's arrival in Ravenclaw Tower, Snape flies the coop, McGonagall rouses the castle, and many alumni arrive to help defend Hogwarts from the Death Eaters.

FOR TOMORROW: 31

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The Lost Diadem

2007-08-27T21:00:54Z

BOOK: Deathly Hallows
CHAPTER: 29
SYNOPSIS: Harry attempts to figure out where Ravenclaw's diadem could be hidden, while Neville and other members of the DA explain what's been going on at Hogwarts this year.

FOR TOMORROW: 30

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And just a quick announcement: I'm starting a new job tomorrow, and I won't be home to post the discussions until 6 pm on the days I post. It's only an hour difference, so it doesn't really change much, but I just wanted you all to know :D

The Missing Mirror

2007-08-26T20:43:22Z

BOOK: Deathly Hallows

CHAPTERS: 28

FOR TOMORROW: 29

Questions/comments can be left HERE.

The Final Hiding Place

2007-08-25T21:35:00Z

BOOK: Deathly Hallows

CHAPTERS: 27

FOR TOMORROW: 28

Questions/comments can be left HERE.

Gringotts

2007-08-24T20:38:57Z

BOOK: Deathly Hallows
CHAPTER: 26
SYNOPSIS: The trio and Griphook break into Gringotts in order to steal Hufflepuff's cup from the Lestrange vault.

FOR TOMORROW: 27

POSSIBLE DISCUSSION TOPICS

Were you surprised that Harry used the Imperius curse?

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Shell Cottage

2007-08-23T20:40:33Z

BOOK: Deathly Hallows
CHAPTER: 25
SYNOPSIS: The trio and Griphook plan to break into Gringotts; Remus comes to tell everyone his son has been born.

FOR TOMORROW: 26

Questions/comments for the mods can be left HERE.

read_hp @ 2007-08-22T17:59:00

2007-08-22T22:02:55Z

BOOK: Deathly Hallows

CHAPTERS: 24

FOR TOMORROW: 25

Questions/comments can be left HERE.

Malfoy Manor

2007-08-21T20:53:45Z

BOOK: Deathly Hallows
CHAPTER:23
SYNOPSIS: The trio are captured by Death Eaters, along with Dean Thomas and Griphook. They are taken to Malfoy Manor, where Hermione is tortured for information, Harry and Ron find Ollivander and Luna in the basement, Dobby helps them escape to Shell Cottage, Wormtail's hand chokes him to death, and Dobby is fatally stabbed by Bellatrix.

FOR TOMORROW: 24

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The Deathly Hallows

2007-08-20T20:45:20Z

BOOK: Deathly Hallows
CHAPTER:22
SYNOPSIS: Harry obsesses over the Deathly Hallows, and the trio finally hears a Potterwatch broadcast.
FOR TOMORROW: 23

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The Tale of the Three Brothers

2007-08-19T21:14:44Z

BOOK: Deathly Hallows
CHAPTER:21
SYNOPSIS: The trio learn about the Deathly Hallows, and they make a narrow escape from the Death Eaters at Xeno Lovegood's house.

FOR TOMORROW: 22

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Xenophilius Lovegood

2007-08-18T20:10:07Z

BOOK: Deathly Hallows

CHAPTERS: 20

FOR TOMORROW: 21

Questions/comments can be left HERE.

The Silver Doe

2007-08-17T20:44:05Z

BOOK: Deathly Hallows
CHAPTER:19
SYNOPSIS: Harry sees a mysterious silver doe in the woods, which he follows and comes upon Gryffindor's sword in a frozen pond, which he attempts to retrieve. While in the water the locket horcrux begins to choke him and he is saved from drowning by Ron, who has returned. Ron then destroys the horcrux with the sword after it attempts to break his spirit. Later the boys return to Hermione, who is infuriated at Ron.

FOR TOMORROW: 20

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