death to capslock

Wondering if anyone's seen this video?

Wed, 08 Jun 2016 19:21:00 GMT

Posted by: sweettalkeress.livejournal.com

I just saw this video and I think it touches on a lot of the same things covered in this comm.

[Invalid lj-embed id 27]

comments

The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters

Tue, 28 Oct 2014 13:14:00 GMT

Posted by: terri-testing.livejournal.com

In response to my last, Vermouth1991 objected to the Hogwarts Express as follows:

Re: taking the train
I've always found it a rather shite idea for all British magical students to gather over to that one station in London and then ride the train all the way north into Scotland, without stopping anywhere in between so that some northern English or Scottish persons can hop onto the Express on stations more closer to their homes. And the train stops at Hogsmeade anyway, not within the magical protection sphere of Hogwarts itself. Why can't more half-blood or pureblooded families just travel directly to Hogsmeade and wait until the rest of the students arrive and then take the Thestral carriages?

Really vermouth1991 touched on almost all of the relevant issues. Why not, indeed?
( Read more... )

comments

Rowling's Pottermore Notes

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:04:00 GMT

Posted by: danajsparks.livejournal.com

I'm not a member of Pottermore, so I'm glad that some bloggers have been collecting Rowling's notes from the site. The notes don't have that many surprises, but a few things did jump out at me.

( Spoilers Ahead, Obviously )

In a note on the history of the Sorting Hat, Rowling writes:

The Sorting Hat is notorious for refusing to admit it has made a mistake in its sorting of a student. On those occasions when Slytherins behave altruistically or selflessly, when Ravenclaws flunk all their exams, when Hufflepuffs prove lazy yet academically gifted and when Gryffindors exhibit cowardice, the Hat steadfastly backs its original decision. On balance, however, the Hat has made remarkably few errors of judgement over the many centuries it has been at work.

So, in other words, Slytherins really are all evil? I think it's rather disturbing that this appears on an official fansite where all members are sorted by a personality quiz into one of the four houses, including Slytherin.

comments

Philosopher's Stone Chapter Seven

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:14:00 GMT

Posted by: urbanman1984.livejournal.com

Philosopher's Stone Chapter Seven: The Sorting Hat

( Where Harry's destiny is decided once and for all )

comments