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Rowling Offends Native Americans

Sat, 19 Mar 2016 13:44:00 GMT

Posted by: spongebending.livejournal.com

I don't know if anyone on here heard about it, but Rowling is writing a new series of sorts called the History of Magic in America.

Not only does she seem to have done barely any research at all on American history (if there are any Americans on here, check it out and have a laugh!), but she also seems to have caused a bit of controversy as many Native Americans have found her portrayal of them to be backwards and offensive.

Can't say I'm surprised, I've always felt that in Potter fans could reread the books without their nostalgia goggles on they'd find the series has a lot of unfortunate implications and overall nastiness. Without the protective shield of nostalgia, it seems that people are starting to see the many of the faults of Rowling's writing that this community has been pointing out for years.

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Harry Potter Abridged! DH Chapter 26

Sun, 16 Aug 2015 10:46:00 GMT

Posted by: sweettalkeress.livejournal.com

[For the attempted break-in of Gringotts, they decide Hermione will be Polyjuiced to look like Bellatrix]

Hermione: I really hate that I have to go as the woman who tortured me.

Harry: Well, look on the bright side—it’s only for one chapter.

Hermione: I can already tell it’s going to be a long chapter.

( Read Chapter 26 )

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Harry Potter Abridged! DH Chapter 25

Sat, 15 Aug 2015 20:06:00 GMT

Posted by: sweettalkeress.livejournal.com

[Harry and co. spend the next few days at Shell Cottage with Bill and Fleur]

( Read Chapter 25 )

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Harry Potter Abridged! HBP Chapter 6

Tue, 26 May 2015 14:35:00 GMT

Posted by: sweettalkeress.livejournal.com

[Life goes on at the Burrow. Lupin shows up on Harry’s birthday to report mysterious deaths]

( Read Chapter 6 )
*A/N: I think the following quote by Film Brain about sums up this scene:

“Remember, when confronted with ignorance, just descend to its level and beat them up for it! You may be assaulting someone but at least you’re morally right!” XD

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Harry Potter Abridged! OotP Chapter 33

Sat, 28 Feb 2015 14:30:00 GMT

Posted by: sweettalkeress.livejournal.com

( Short this time! )

*A/N: I’m exaggerating this slightly, but only slightly. Our loving hero who respects the rights of all creatures, ladies and gentlemen!

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On racism in the Potterverse-

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:02:00 GMT

Posted by: mary-j-59.livejournal.com

This quote was in our advent bulletin, and it struck me very strongly.
There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal. Nations, cultures, arts, civilizations – these are mortal, and their life is to ours as the life of a gnat. ( Read more... )

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