I think she's getting to be a better writer, which is good, because the stuff that didn't bother me when the books were short would seriously bug me now, I think.
There's a major typo in the first 20 pages of the printing I got, which I found rather jarring. I mean, come on, this is only the biggest book of 2005--is it that much trouble to proof it thoroughly? But that's not her fault even slightly.
I really want to believe in the essential goodishness of Snape. I'm willing to go to extraordinary lengths to rationalize that goodishness in my head, while still admitting to myself that it's possible that Rowling is using our desire (as Snape!Rickman fans) in order to pull off one hell of a plot twist at the end. I do think that Dumbledore was in control of pretty much everything including his death at Snape's wand. I also think that Snape's Vow to Narcissa (one of my freljs believes that Snape nourishes a secret passion for Narcissa) was more than what he said--I think his intent is to save Draco from death, Voldemort, and his own wish to be loyal to his father and his upbringing. One thing that Dumbledore has never done is discriminate against any student because of House affiliation, magical or non-magical origin, or anything that their parents may have done. He was thoroughly committed to the welfare of Hogwarts and his students, no matter what they might do in later life.
I have no idea about the Horcrux or the initials, other than that I thought the scene in the cave was really well-written. Not only was it just incredibly wonderful and suspenseful and chilling, it did a good job of showing a young man suddenly faced with the idea that the people he looks up to are human and have frailties and vulnerabilities. It's a realization that can really screw a person up, but Harry seemed to handle it remarkably well. Dumbledore in the cave also brought home that adulthood doesn't mean automatically being strong etc in a way that Sirius' death really couldn't have.
Okay, I'm out of thoughts. That's what I've got. :)
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There's a major typo in the first 20 pages of the printing I got, which I found rather jarring. I mean, come on, this is only the biggest book of 2005--is it that much trouble to proof it thoroughly? But that's not her fault even slightly.
I really want to believe in the essential goodishness of Snape. I'm willing to go to extraordinary lengths to rationalize that goodishness in my head, while still admitting to myself that it's possible that Rowling is using our desire (as Snape!Rickman fans) in order to pull off one hell of a plot twist at the end. I do think that Dumbledore was in control of pretty much everything including his death at Snape's wand. I also think that Snape's Vow to Narcissa (one of my freljs believes that Snape nourishes a secret passion for Narcissa) was more than what he said--I think his intent is to save Draco from death, Voldemort, and his own wish to be loyal to his father and his upbringing. One thing that Dumbledore has never done is discriminate against any student because of House affiliation, magical or non-magical origin, or anything that their parents may have done. He was thoroughly committed to the welfare of Hogwarts and his students, no matter what they might do in later life.
I have no idea about the Horcrux or the initials, other than that I thought the scene in the cave was really well-written. Not only was it just incredibly wonderful and suspenseful and chilling, it did a good job of showing a young man suddenly faced with the idea that the people he looks up to are human and have frailties and vulnerabilities. It's a realization that can really screw a person up, but Harry seemed to handle it remarkably well. Dumbledore in the cave also brought home that adulthood doesn't mean automatically being strong etc in a way that Sirius' death really couldn't have.
Okay, I'm out of thoughts. That's what I've got. :)