Are there any Harry Potter fans?

[bluekat]

The fifth book is coming out tomorrow! I ordered it, and I can't wait to get it! They say an important character dies, I'm so eager to find out! But I know I'll be sad too. At 12:00 tonight(12:00 am), some bookstores have a party thing. But I'm not going. I think they just sit there all night and read
Anyways, do any of you like Harry Potter?

[ChloeLove]

I like the books, but not the movies too much. Can't wait to read it, though!
Here are some things I found on AOL.

Here is a snippet of the book:
"Dumbledore lowered his hands and surveyed Harry through his half-moon glasses. 'It is time,' he said, 'for me to tell you what I should have told you five years ago, Harry. Please sit down. I am going to tell you everything'"

Here are some clues:
-One of Harry's 'fans' will die. Rowling said the death was 'horrible to write'.

-Ginny Weasly will play an important role.

-The author released some hints:
Ron...broom...sacked...house-elf...new...teacher...dies...sorry...thirty-eight chapters...might change...longest volume

The Story:
Problem: The wizarding world will be divided between those who believe Voldemort has returned and those who don't, but Harry will know the threat is very real.

Quiddich Update: Ron joins the Quiddich team.

Defense Against The Dark Arts Teacher: is a woman

Pages: 870


Sorry I've bored you all. I got it from timeforkids.com

[binka_nugget]

I'm a HUGE harry potter fan. Unfortunatly, I don't have the money to buy it. I have to save $60 dollars for the book Kai chewed up. GRRRR

Once you finish, tell us how you liked it k?

[bluekat]

I don't want Ron to die, a lot of people think it will be him though.

Hmmm, I wonder how many days it'll take me to finish the book? I'll be reading nonstop all day

[AmberLee]

*blush* I ordered the book months ago and tomorrow KAK and I are visiting Wolflady for a barbeque at her home. When I realized that I'd MISS delivery of HP5 I flipped. PMed Wolflady in a panic if I could have the book delivered to her home instead. So we have an appointment to go pick up HER HP5 tomorrow morning, and mine will be delivered there while we visit at some time. Another friend and I were at Borders today and I was asked if I'm coming to their midnight HP party and I explained it was being delivered instead. The woman in the next line said that her daughter was getting it, but she wasn't. I admitted, "no, I had no kids, but was getting it anyway." I may be old, but I refuse to grow up.

Thanks for the head's up, ChloeLove. At a Harry Potter chat area, someone raised a thread debating whether Dumbledore is on the Dark Side or not. It actually upset me, and I re-read the books to date. I think he's a force for good, but wouldn't that be a real shocker at the end of the series if not?

[babolaypo65]

I must admit. I've seen the movies, but havent read the books. I did buy the first one in spanish, to practice! But I havent read it yet. I loved the movies, and WILL read the books.

[PayItForward]

I have a copy reserved and in about 8 hours (after a sleep), I'll be picking it up. Yeah. Just waited three years for this book.

Could be worst, I waited 13 years for Shelters of Stone by Jean Auel to be written/published and she still has two more to write .

[binka_nugget]

Oh definately read the books babolaypo65! If you loved the movies that much...I can almost guarentee you that you'll love the books even more. I'm not much of a book person..but Hp is my other life (other than pet talk and Kai lol)

[wolflady]

LOL Yep, you can count me in on being a Harry Potter fan! LOL Amberlee, I wonder when they will deliver your book tomorrow! We may have to have a "reading session" sometime during the afternoon, eh?

[KYS]

posted by babolaypo65:I must admit. I've seen the movies, but havent read the books. >>>>>

Same here, I have only seen the movies.
Now my husband has read all the Harry Potter books.
I pre-ordered the book for hubby months ago.
Guess who is waiting in line tomarrow for book #5. lol
(I'll keep him company.)
My co-worker is taking her daughter and 3 of her friends
tonight at the book store near her house.
(I guess certain bookstores are having a party and
selling the book at 9:00 tonight if you had pre ordered)

I wonder how long the lines will be?

[RubyMutt]

Yep, I'm a fan I pre-ordered a copy from Amazon.com and it's guarenteed to be on my doorstep tomorrow!

[Miss Meow]

I am a huge fan, but waiting for the paperback to be released, so it matches the previous four on the bookshelf

[IttyBittyKitty]

But my partner, Scott, loves them! We walked past a book store last night, and he saw the HP release time of 09:00 a.m. and the look in his eyes said, "I want it NOW" ... but he whinged about getting up at 10:00 a.m. to take kitty girl to the vet LOL

He still hasn't got it yet, I think he plans on downloading it from EasyNews (subscriber-only news group)

[smokey the elder]

One of my coworkers badgered me back in 2000 to listen to HP on tape. I balked, not caring for books on tape and being somewhat of a snob about "children's books." Well, you know what they say about converts.

I can wait until the din dies down; they printed plenty of copies for everyone. HOWEVER, if anyone spoils the ending for me they're in BIG trouble!

[PayItForward]

I have been reading THE book for 2 hours and I am up to Chapter 14, Page 251 out of 766 pages.

At this rate I'll be finished this afternoon. With another three year wait for the next book.

It is good...but I better not say anything about the story.