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pauraque_bk ([personal profile] pauraque_bk) wrote2004-07-29 10:33 pm

We don't make this stuff up.

Two-thirds of the way through GoF. I think I'm gonna make it this time! A couple of random things:
'Nice socks, Potter,' Moody growled as he passed, his magical eye staring through Harry's robes.

'Oh -- yeah, Dobby the house-elf knitted them for me,' said Harry, grinning.

'He is so creepy!' Parvati whispered, as Moody clunked away. 'I don't think that eye should be allowed!'

(GoF 365 UK paperback)
Emphasis mine. I'm with you, Parvati. o_O


The ropes of weed tying the hostages to the statue were thick, slimy and very strong. For a fleeting second [Harry] thought of the knife Sirius had brought him for Christmas -- locked in his trunk in the castle a quarter of a mile away, no use to him whatsoever.

(432-433)
Okay, WHAT is up with this? The knife, the mirror -- agh! JKR, what are you doing?


When I've finished the book, I'm sure I'll have more to say, but I don't want to get ahead of myself.

Also, I've just realized how you can make a two hour movie out of GoF: Ditch the first two Tasks.


[EDIT: Oh, I wanted to say -- happy birthday, Neville!]
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[personal profile] pauraque 2004-07-29 11:10 pm (UTC)(link)
There should be much with the Snape/Karkaroff, yes indeed. But I was slightly overwhelmed with the Harry/Ron in that scene. The way Snape's all "You het couples! Stop getting it on! *turns to Ron and Harry* And what are YOU two doing?"

Eeee.

[identity profile] atdelphi.livejournal.com 2004-07-29 11:12 pm (UTC)(link)
And, see, his mind is only in the gutter when he looks at Ron and Harry because his mind is dwelling on his torrid youthful affair with Igor. [livejournal.com profile] jeddy83 has dubbed this pairing 'Snark' - I think I like it :-P