Harry Potter Fans??

jwdj4lfe · 06-30-2003

Ok guys admit it- Who out there has been caught reading those Harry Potter books after their children have swallowed them whole?? lol. Come on, I know you're out there!:bandit :whistle:lol.
I started reading the series when it first came out when I was 12, and I pretty much have grown up with Harry (he was 12 like me in the first book, and he's now 15...even thugh im 16, lol). I just finished the 5th book yesterday, and I loved it!! J.K. Rowling has really held up to my expectations. Any other potter fans out there? My family has certainly grown into a Harry Potter loving Family. We saw the 2 movies, and I hope they are going to make the rest! We talked about HP in our last DC chat, and it seemed like there were some readers in there!
Joe:)

David · 06-30-2003

I've read the first 4 books several times, but I haven't had a chance to read the 5th yet... my sister bought it and won't let me touch it until she finishes :devil

I used to be a big Harry Potter geek.. and even though I still love the books I'm not as big a fan as I used to be. I haven't even see the second movie yet.

MickeyMac · 06-30-2003

HUGE fan here. My son looks like a blond version of the actor, too, complete with the smile and glasses, especially when his hair grows too long. We just picked the book up yesterday and he's hid it on me... :(

tinkerbell · 06-30-2003

I am a huge fan .. I have read all but this last one and since my oldest DGD just finished the last one I am about to start on it :)
but guess what ..we are getting a British Edition!!!! or at least the girls are ..cant wait to see it. Dixie is posting it Monday.

tiggerlover1971 · 06-30-2003

I am I have read all five books the first four I have read three times !!! I love the story I can t wait to find out what happens to him in the 6th book

ajbdk5 · 06-30-2003

Hi Joe,

My boys are huge Harry Potter fans, but only through the hype and the movies.:whistle:
My 8 year old, Brendan, just had a Harry Potter b-day party in May, all the kids dressed in Hogwarts style...it was fun!
We had the hats and glasses and lightning bolt tattoos for their foreheads, lol:p

Amy

brumcg · 06-30-2003

Guilty! In fact, I'm afraid to admit that we actually bought a second copy to keep my daughter (age 11) and wife (age much more than 11) from fighting over it. It was worth it for the peace!

I'm about half way done with the 5th book (no spoilers please). I started reading them when my daughter expressed an interest... I have to admit, I wasn't wowed by the first 2...but the 3rd and 4th I thought were excellent.

I credit Harry (and Rowling) a great deal; my daughter is about half way through Lord of the Rings... which I didn't finish until I was 15. No way she would be reading like this without the Potter books.

Bruce

**DisneyTeacher** · 06-30-2003

I am about a third of the way through the latest book. I have enjoyed each of the books and have read them several times each. I can't wait to see how this lastest one ends. I am reading it slowly to enjoy more. Even my DH who NEVER reads books has read all of the Potter books and enjoyed them.

I think these books have done more to get kids intrested in reading than any other book. I watch my students who never read read all of these books and then discover that reading can be enjoyable.

wdwjeff · 06-30-2003

DD(goofygirl) and I have a special HP bond. She learned to read with the first book. She could read the words, but, at that time, not really understand what she was reading. So, after she'd finish each chapter, I'd read it back aloud to her and answer all her questions. Ever since then, it's been a "thing" between us. I don't read them back aloud to her any more, but it did start 2 traditions. Even at age 11, we always have a book that I read to her, even though we're both usually reading our own books simultaneously. And, we always discuss the latest HP book as soon as we've both read it. She just finished the latest one, so when I finish my current book(Einstein's Universe), that'll be my next one. Boy, do I hate that Malfoy family:!: :!: :!:

cksgranny · 06-30-2003

I'm another big Harry Potter fan. The last book was released the day after we returned from WDW and DH was kind enough to get up early and go buy one for me.

Tinkerbell, I bet you and your DGD will LOVE the British version. I have the British versions of books 1-4. I work for an oil company and until last Oct, worked in a worldwide drilling & production group. The engineers I worked made frequent trips to the UK. Whenever a new HP book came out, the guys would make sure I got a copy of the British version. But no more. The group disbanded with a merger and the guys all moved on (company headquarters moved to another city).

The British versions aren't a lot different, but some and it's interesting to read and watch for differences in expressions.

jedijson · 07-01-2003

I'm also a huge Harry Potter fan. While I stood in line at Wal-Mart, I was calling and giving Mom updates on where I was, when the books were coming, etc.--they were on their way back from the airport.

Tink--I'm sure you've noticed by now, but... I don't think the "American" version of OOTP is truly an "American" version. It's got LOADS of UK-English in it, to the point that I was asking friends in Aberdeen what was going on.

Some things you might want to know:

"Wotcher" is their way of saying "Hey you!"
A car aerial is a car antenna
Trainers are tennis shoes/sneakers/whatever you want to call 'em
And, yes, even though we use "are" for plural and "is" for singular, they don't. To them "the Ministry are" is correct English!

It's an outstanding book, for those of you starting or having a hard time getting through it. Everyone I know is truly frustrated by the time they get about 3/4 of the way through it. But, it does have an outstanding ending!

tragic312 · 07-01-2003

i love harry potter. i have all the books. i think i'm at chapter 23 if i'm not mistaken, for the order of the phoenix. i like it so far. that professor umbridge is something else. she's really annoying me. i can't wait until prisoner of azkaban comes out in theaters.

crystalrp · 07-01-2003

My 12 year old son and I are HUGE Potter fans. DS shares the same birthday as Harry Potter. (july 31st). Dillon has read the first 4 books 9 times each. For the last two books we were in line at Mr. Paperback at midnight so we could buy them hot off the presses. I am about halfway thru Order of the Phoenix. Dillon finished it in 4 days. He had to see both movies as soon as they were released, and now we own them of course. He knows everything there is to know about HP. Undoubtedly I am glad to see him reading , but I do try to get him to read other books of the same genre. Of course nothing can measure up to Harry Potter. :dazed

fanatic720 · 07-01-2003

I have read the first four books, and plan on reading hte 5th as soon as I buy it lol :D I tend to be cheap at times, trying to borrow it from friends before breaking down and buying it myself.

Aurora2000 · 07-01-2003

Our whole family loves HP even my 3 year old who gets excited. I have finishe dteh 5th book which I loved my husband isstarting it now and my DS who has learning disabilities has managed to strugglke through three books and working on the 4th. We have bought teh books on CD to work with him. Now at school they call him Mr Potter so lets leave it at that!

Whne I started reading teh series i was taking New jersey transit down to wall street and other adults would stop me and say isnt that book great or ask questions....

It is a good series and great adventure stories.......anything that inspires my son to read is great with me!

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jwdj4lfe Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orlando, Fl UCF Posts: 1,089	Harry Potter Fans?? Ok guys admit it- Who out there has been caught reading those Harry Potter books after their children have swallowed them whole?? lol. Come on, I know you're out there!:bandit :whistle:lol. I started reading the series when it first came out when I was 12, and I pretty much have grown up with Harry (he was 12 like me in the first book, and he's now 15...even thugh im 16, lol). I just finished the 5th book yesterday, and I loved it!! J.K. Rowling has really held up to my expectations. Any other potter fans out there? My family has certainly grown into a Harry Potter loving Family. We saw the 2 movies, and I hope they are going to make the rest! We talked about HP in our last DC chat, and it seemed like there were some readers in there! Joe:) __________________ "Here is the world of imagination, hopes and dreams. In this timeless land of enchantment...magic and make believe are reborn-and fairy tales come true"- Walt Disney Collector of WDW Resorts... Animal Kingdom Lodge, Contemporary, Port Orleans FQ, All Star Sports, Music and Movies,Pop Century, Fort Wilderness Campground and counting... GO KNIGHTS

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David Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: USA Posts: 112	I've read the first 4 books several times, but I haven't had a chance to read the 5th yet... my sister bought it and won't let me touch it until she finishes :devil I used to be a big Harry Potter geek.. and even though I still love the books I'm not as big a fan as I used to be. I haven't even see the second movie yet. __________________ David

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MickeyMac Cherubic Chocoholic Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,233	HUGE fan here. My son looks like a blond version of the actor, too, complete with the smile and glasses, especially when his hair grows too long. We just picked the book up yesterday and he's hid it on me... :( __________________ ... back in the frozen tundra!

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tinkerbell Neverland Tour Guide ® Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Ark-La-Tex Posts: 7,596	I am a huge fan .. I have read all but this last one and since my oldest DGD just finished the last one I am about to start on it :) but guess what ..we are getting a British Edition!!!! or at least the girls are ..cant wait to see it. Dixie is posting it Monday. __________________ Stinkerbell, so named by Darth Official Defender of Swiss Family Treehouse MB chitchatter. We don't need no stinkin' post counts Protect Texas!!! Arm A Dillo

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tiggerlover1971 Official bouncer of DC Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: 100 acre woods Posts: 4,068	I am I have read all five books the first four I have read three times !!! I love the story I can t wait to find out what happens to him in the 6th book __________________ Cheryl ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~ woohoo only 20 more pounds to go to goal weight

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ajbdk5 Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,326	Hi Joe, My boys are huge Harry Potter fans, but only through the hype and the movies.:whistle: My 8 year old, Brendan, just had a Harry Potter b-day party in May, all the kids dressed in Hogwarts style...it was fun! We had the hats and glasses and lightning bolt tattoos for their foreheads, lol:p Amy __________________ ~Amy~ It's about quality, not quantity. It's about info, not popularity. POLY 1979, POLY 1983, CBR 1992, CBR 1993, CBR 1995, Grosvenor 1999, Dixie Landings 2001 Pop Century 2004, ~CBR and MVMCP Dec. 2004!~ Last edited by ajbdk5; 06-30-2003 at 09:26 PM.

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brumcg Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,299	Guilty! In fact, I'm afraid to admit that we actually bought a second copy to keep my daughter (age 11) and wife (age much more than 11) from fighting over it. It was worth it for the peace! I'm about half way done with the 5th book (no spoilers please). I started reading them when my daughter expressed an interest... I have to admit, I wasn't wowed by the first 2...but the 3rd and 4th I thought were excellent. I credit Harry (and Rowling) a great deal; my daughter is about half way through Lord of the Rings... which I didn't finish until I was 15. No way she would be reading like this without the Potter books. Bruce __________________ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our March 2010 Spring Break trip! 116 days 5 hours 57 minutes

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,306	I am about a third of the way through the latest book. I have enjoyed each of the books and have read them several times each. I can't wait to see how this lastest one ends. I am reading it slowly to enjoy more. Even my DH who NEVER reads books has read all of the Potter books and enjoyed them. I think these books have done more to get kids intrested in reading than any other book. I watch my students who never read read all of these books and then discover that reading can be enjoyable. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 240 days 17 hours 57 minutes

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wdwjeff Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 778	DD(goofygirl) and I have a special HP bond. She learned to read with the first book. She could read the words, but, at that time, not really understand what she was reading. So, after she'd finish each chapter, I'd read it back aloud to her and answer all her questions. Ever since then, it's been a "thing" between us. I don't read them back aloud to her any more, but it did start 2 traditions. Even at age 11, we always have a book that I read to her, even though we're both usually reading our own books simultaneously. And, we always discuss the latest HP book as soon as we've both read it. She just finished the latest one, so when I finish my current book(Einstein's Universe), that'll be my next one. Boy, do I hate that Malfoy family:!: :!: :!: __________________ wdwjeff GF 1988 ASMu 1998 Studio City Sheraton 2000 HRH/CBR June/July 2002 Portofino Bay Sept./Oct. 2004 BWV/Royal Pacific July/August 2005 HRH/BCV August 2008 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Universal first, then it's Magic Time We're here, We're here!!!!!!!!!

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cksgranny Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 211	I'm another big Harry Potter fan. The last book was released the day after we returned from WDW and DH was kind enough to get up early and go buy one for me. Tinkerbell, I bet you and your DGD will LOVE the British version. I have the British versions of books 1-4. I work for an oil company and until last Oct, worked in a worldwide drilling & production group. The engineers I worked made frequent trips to the UK. Whenever a new HP book came out, the guys would make sure I got a copy of the British version. But no more. The group disbanded with a merger and the guys all moved on (company headquarters moved to another city). The British versions aren't a lot different, but some and it's interesting to read and watch for differences in expressions. __________________ Debby Pop Century - May, 2006 All Star Sports - Dec, 2003 All Star Sports - June, 2003

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jedijson Defend-EAR of the DCR Join Date: May 2003 Location: Under Hook's Hat Posts: 974	I'm also a huge Harry Potter fan. While I stood in line at Wal-Mart, I was calling and giving Mom updates on where I was, when the books were coming, etc.--they were on their way back from the airport. Tink--I'm sure you've noticed by now, but... I don't think the "American" version of OOTP is truly an "American" version. It's got LOADS of UK-English in it, to the point that I was asking friends in Aberdeen what was going on. Some things you might want to know: "Wotcher" is their way of saying "Hey you!" A car aerial is a car antenna Trainers are tennis shoes/sneakers/whatever you want to call 'em And, yes, even though we use "are" for plural and "is" for singular, they don't. To them "the Ministry are" is correct English! It's an outstanding book, for those of you starting or having a hard time getting through it. Everyone I know is truly frustrated by the time they get about 3/4 of the way through it. But, it does have an outstanding ending! __________________ Jedi Disneyland in May 2007 or Bust! Hey, ya just gotta go for SW 30th Birthday! But I digress...

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tragic312 jay & silent bob's mommy Join Date: May 2003 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 3,395	i love harry potter. i have all the books. i think i'm at chapter 23 if i'm not mistaken, for the order of the phoenix. i like it so far. that professor umbridge is something else. she's really annoying me. i can't wait until prisoner of azkaban comes out in theaters.

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crystalrp Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: skowhegan, maine Posts: 1,235	My 12 year old son and I are HUGE Potter fans. DS shares the same birthday as Harry Potter. (july 31st). Dillon has read the first 4 books 9 times each. For the last two books we were in line at Mr. Paperback at midnight so we could buy them hot off the presses. I am about halfway thru Order of the Phoenix. Dillon finished it in 4 days. He had to see both movies as soon as they were released, and now we own them of course. He knows everything there is to know about HP. Undoubtedly I am glad to see him reading , but I do try to get him to read other books of the same genre. Of course nothing can measure up to Harry Potter. :dazed __________________ 1972~off site 1982~Contemporary 1998~Port Orleans 1999~Caribbean Beach/Disney Magic 2001~Dixie Landings/Disney Wonder 2003~Wilderness Lodge/Disney Wonder 2004~POFQ and AKL

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fanatic720 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2002 Location: south florida Posts: 260	I have read the first four books, and plan on reading hte 5th as soon as I buy it lol :D I tend to be cheap at times, trying to borrow it from friends before breaking down and buying it myself. __________________ oJackie luvs u all!!!! too bad I cant spend more time here!!!!!!!!!! At first it started very small as most dreams do. A twinkle in an eye, the thrill of something new. But then the dream began to grow and come alive. Touching every one of us, lighting up the sky. We share a magic day, we share enchanted nights It's a neverending story and together we all find It's been a part of me, it's been a part of you. A part of growing up together Sharing a dream come true.

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Aurora2000 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: beautiful NJ Posts: 37	Harry Potteritis Our whole family loves HP even my 3 year old who gets excited. I have finishe dteh 5th book which I loved my husband isstarting it now and my DS who has learning disabilities has managed to strugglke through three books and working on the 4th. We have bought teh books on CD to work with him. Now at school they call him Mr Potter so lets leave it at that! Whne I started reading teh series i was taking New jersey transit down to wall street and other adults would stop me and say isnt that book great or ask questions.... It is a good series and great adventure stories.......anything that inspires my son to read is great with me!