Comments on: Episode #63: Harry Potter and the End of Innocence http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/ If you thought Harry Potter was just for kids, think again! Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:37:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Kimba http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-3658 Kimba Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:56:52 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/#comment-3658 Thanks Greg! It worked. I was really annoyed that I bought the special edition and the so-called extras were horrible for the most part and I couldn't even put it on my iPod. Gee - why would they make it so you could put it on the mp3 player that's far more popular than all the others put together? Thanks Greg! It worked. I was really annoyed that I bought the special edition and the so-called extras were horrible for the most part and I couldn’t even put it on my iPod. Gee – why would they make it so you could put it on the mp3 player that’s far more popular than all the others put together?

]]> By: Shimon http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-3661 Shimon Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:51:53 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/#comment-3661 oh yes, it was indeed a brilliant question. oh yes, it was indeed a brilliant question.

]]> By: Potters number one fan http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-3660 Potters number one fan Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:47:02 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/#comment-3660 OK I think I got outsmarted on this one, lets try another question. OK I think I got outsmarted on this one, lets try another question.

]]> By: Shimon http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-3659 Shimon Sat, 05 Jan 2008 17:59:30 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/#comment-3659 Narcissa also says it at Spinners End. Narcissa also says it at Spinners End.

]]> By: Potters number one fan http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-3666 Potters number one fan Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:28:47 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/#comment-3666 Yes you got me on that one, that I think is the only one I am missing. Yes you got me on that one, that I think is the only one I am missing.

]]> By: Penny http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-3665 Penny Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:14:08 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/#comment-3665 Did Charity Burbage say it in DH in chapter 1? Did Charity Burbage say it in DH in chapter 1?

]]> By: Potters number one fan http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-3664 Potters number one fan Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:10:48 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/#comment-3664 This is a hard one to answer. Off the top of my head I think the following. book 3 Chapter 19 Lupin, book 6 Chapter 27 Dumbledore. I do not think there is any more, however if I'm wrong, you tell me were to find them, and if you can not tell me, then ask something that you know the answer to yourself thanks for the hard question! This is a hard one to answer. Off the top of my head I think the following. book 3 Chapter 19 Lupin, book 6 Chapter 27 Dumbledore. I do not think there is any more, however if I’m wrong, you tell me were to find them, and if you can not tell me, then ask something that you know the answer to yourself thanks for the hard question!

]]> By: Greg http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-3663 Greg Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:01:41 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/#comment-3663 Kimba: - download and install http://www.dvd43.com/ ; it will decrpyt the DVD on the fly and allow Handbrake to capture it. Kimba: – download and install http://www.dvd43.com/ ; it will decrpyt the DVD on the fly and allow Handbrake to capture it.

]]> By: Greg http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-3662 Greg Fri, 04 Jan 2008 14:23:58 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/#comment-3662 First of all, this is Penny (I am too lazy to log out). The Pensieve Horcrux- Interesting take on the loss of innocence. First of all, I totally forgot about Dobby dying adding to Harry's loss of innocence, but that was definitely a turning point in Harry's life. I would almost look at that moment (along with the epiphany at DD's funeral) not just as an ending of Harry's innocence but as a turning point into adulthood for Harry. That was one of the first times in the series that Harry actively made an adult decision that wasn't based on his raw emotions. First of all, this is Penny (I am too lazy to log out).

The Pensieve Horcrux- Interesting take on the loss of innocence. First of all, I totally forgot about Dobby dying adding to Harry’s loss of innocence, but that was definitely a turning point in Harry’s life. I would almost look at that moment (along with the epiphany at DD’s funeral) not just as an ending of Harry’s innocence but as a turning point into adulthood for Harry. That was one of the first times in the series that Harry actively made an adult decision that wasn’t based on his raw emotions.

]]> By: The Pensieve Horcrux http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-3668 The Pensieve Horcrux Fri, 04 Jan 2008 04:52:31 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/#comment-3668 Hey everyone. I am new to the comment thing but I have been listening for a while. Anyways firstly, Happy New Year to everyone and I hope you have a good one. JKR Interview: I listen to a lot of different HP podcast (4) and one of them is Pottercast and I was astounded that they actually got JKR on their podcast. More surprising is that if you listened to the 2nd half of the interview they say that she called them. Wow! I liked the interview and thought that some of the questions that they asked were quite good while others were pointless. Like Greg I thought that they could have asked better questions but is their podcast and I guess they can ask whatever questions they want. Atleast I know that if HP Prognostications ever gets JKR on, they will ask her the right questions. JKR “A Year in the Life”: Oh my goodness. This is the documentary that I think that fans wanted. It explaines JKR’s family and rough past. How she was down and out, fell into depression, but somehow found the inner strength to keep going and pull herself out of the gutter. My favorite part in the documentary was when she goes back to her old house where it all began and she goes into “her room” and sees Harry Potter books there, then she just balls into tears. This is what I like about JKR is that she is a great writer but she is also a great person and is thankful for what she has and knows that there are people Loss of Innocence: As for this week’s podcast, I think that the moment when Dobby died was when he lost his innocence. Not that he hadn’t lost bits along the way but I think that up until that point he still had his little kid blinders on. Let me explain. Before Dobby died, when they first learn about the Deathly Hallows and they are at the Lovegoods. Harry want the reserection stone only to as Dumbledore said that he wanted it, to “bring back those who were at peace”. Later when Harry actually uses the stone he uses it to give him the strength to make the sacrifice. To me, the loss of Hedwig and his Firebolt was his loss of childhood but not his loss of innocence. His loss of childhood meant that he couldn’t run. Just jump on his Firebolt and fly away and hope that Voldemort doesn’t follow him. His loss of innocence means that he realizes that no one is safe and this for keeps. No jokes, no trying again, just death. Greg and Penny said that they thought that Harry’s first turn toward innocence was when Cedric died in Goblet of Fire. That is a good idea however my opinion is that he began turning when Sirius died. In the Ministry of Magic he tries to Crucio Bellatrix. However it didn’t work all the way but it did kinda work and the point that I was trying to make is that he was ready to use unforgivable curses at 15. He was ready to hurt her and that to me sounds like a, if not a good bit atleast a, turn in the way toward the loss of innocence. Oh and Potter’s Number One Fan here is your part: “Severus please.” How many times is this line said in the Harry Potter Series (7 books) and on what occasion are they said? And who said them? Hey everyone. I am new to the comment thing but I have been listening for a while. Anyways firstly, Happy New Year to everyone and I hope you have a good one.

JKR Interview:

I listen to a lot of different HP podcast (4) and one of them is Pottercast and I was astounded that they actually got JKR on their podcast. More surprising is that if you listened to the 2nd half of the interview they say that she called them. Wow! I liked the interview and thought that some of the questions that they asked were quite good while others were pointless. Like Greg I thought that they could have asked better questions but is their podcast and I guess they can ask whatever questions they want. Atleast I know that if HP Prognostications ever gets JKR on, they will ask her the right questions.

JKR “A Year in the Life”:

Oh my goodness. This is the documentary that I think that fans wanted. It explaines JKR’s family and rough past. How she was down and out, fell into depression, but somehow found the inner strength to keep going and pull herself out of the gutter. My favorite part in the documentary was when she goes back to her old house where it all began and she goes into “her room” and sees Harry Potter books there, then she just balls into tears. This is what I like about JKR is that she is a great writer but she is also a great person and is thankful for what she has and knows that there are people

Loss of Innocence:

As for this week’s podcast, I think that the moment when Dobby died was when he lost his innocence. Not that he hadn’t lost bits along the way but I think that up until that point he still had his little kid blinders on. Let me explain. Before Dobby died, when they first learn about the Deathly Hallows and they are at the Lovegoods. Harry want the reserection stone only to as Dumbledore said that he wanted it, to “bring back those who were at peace”. Later when Harry actually uses the stone he uses it to give him the strength to make the sacrifice. To me, the loss of Hedwig and his Firebolt was his loss of childhood but not his loss of innocence. His loss of childhood meant that he couldn’t run. Just jump on his Firebolt and fly away and hope that Voldemort doesn’t follow him. His loss of innocence means that he realizes that no one is safe and this for keeps. No jokes, no trying again, just death. Greg and Penny said that they thought that Harry’s first turn toward innocence was when Cedric died in Goblet of Fire. That is a good idea however my opinion is that he began turning when Sirius died. In the Ministry of Magic he tries to Crucio Bellatrix. However it didn’t work all the way but it did kinda work and the point that I was trying to make is that he was ready to use unforgivable curses at 15. He was ready to hurt her and that to me sounds like a, if not a good bit atleast a, turn in the way toward the loss of innocence.

Oh and Potter’s Number One Fan here is your part: “Severus please.” How many times is this line said in the Harry Potter Series (7 books) and on what occasion are they said? And who said them?

]]> By: Kimba http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-3667 Kimba Fri, 04 Jan 2008 04:15:01 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/#comment-3667 Hey Greg! I downloaded Handbrake as you suggested to get my OoTP dvd on my iPod but it says it can't do it because it's copyrighted. What did you do about this? Thanks! Hey Greg!

I downloaded Handbrake as you suggested to get my OoTP dvd on my iPod but it says it can’t do it because it’s copyrighted. What did you do about this?

Thanks!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-3669 Anonymous Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:21:04 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/#comment-3669 like greg i thought it was going to be a giant pulseating heart like greg i thought it was going to be a giant pulseating heart

]]> By: Ellen http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-3670 Ellen Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:54:50 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/#comment-3670 I don't usually listen to pottercast but I did just for the JK interview, and I agree with Greg about what the interview was like and the sort of questions they were asking. One question I thought was quite interesting was the one about 'what was actually in the love room,' as I think you disscussed this in a previous episode and actually it was just a really powerful love potion. I thought it was going to be something different, what are everyone else's thoughts? Liked this weeks podcast very much and have a happy 2008. I don’t usually listen to pottercast but I did just for the JK interview, and I agree with Greg about what the interview was like and the sort of questions they were asking. One question I thought was quite interesting was the one about ‘what was actually in the love room,’ as I think you disscussed this in a previous episode and actually it was just a really powerful love potion. I thought it was going to be something different, what are everyone else’s thoughts?

Liked this weeks podcast very much and have a happy 2008.

]]> By: Aaron http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-3671 Aaron Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:29:27 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/#comment-3671 Hey Happy new year!!!!!! New month too so don't forget to vote for this gem of a podcast! It will make you feel good about yourself! Hey Happy new year!!!!!! New month too so don’t forget to vote for this gem of a podcast! It will make you feel good about yourself!

]]> By: Abraham http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-3672 Abraham Mon, 31 Dec 2007 23:36:54 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/#comment-3672 I completely agree with the concept that Haarry's loss of innocence was a gradual process. Hedwig, I believe, was not Harry's cause for his loss of innocence but rather one of the last attachments Harry had with Hogwarts. Hedwig and the Firebolt needed to be lost or destroyed in order for Harry to be able to carry out his mission since they would constantly remind of the place he was leaving, his only true home. The other factors that would have kept him form completing his mission were going with him, Ron and Hermione. I completely agree with the concept that Haarry’s loss of innocence was a gradual process. Hedwig, I believe, was not Harry’s cause for his loss of innocence but rather one of the last attachments Harry had with Hogwarts. Hedwig and the Firebolt needed to be lost or destroyed in order for Harry to be able to carry out his mission since they would constantly remind of the place he was leaving, his only true home. The other factors that would have kept him form completing his mission were going with him, Ron and Hermione.

]]> By: Potters number one fan http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-3673 Potters number one fan Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:57:35 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/#comment-3673 well the one way I know is to grab the gnome, spin it around, and then through it as far as you can so it doesn't remember how to get back to your garden. Although it never works because they will find there way back anyway. Now the second way I'm not sure if it was in the seven books I would know. I did not read the beasts and where to find them book because I could not find a braille or audio copy so you will have to try harder in order to catch me off garde. Good luck next time! well the one way I know is to grab the gnome, spin it around, and then through it as far as you can so it doesn’t remember how to get back to your garden. Although it never works because they will find there way back anyway. Now the second way I’m not sure if it was in the seven books I would know. I did not read the beasts and where to find them book because I could not find a braille or audio copy so you will have to try harder in order to catch me off garde. Good luck next time!

]]> By: Aaron http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-3674 Aaron Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:33:48 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/#comment-3674 Should say top dollar... time to change the batteries. He isn't just Hagrid ....he is super Hagrid !!!!!!!!!! Should say top dollar… time to change the batteries. He isn’t just Hagrid ….he is super Hagrid !!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Aaron http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-3676 Aaron Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:28:41 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/#comment-3676 Hey I paid top dlar for that narrator! Just be glad I couldn't get Jim Dale as he is busy with that pushing up daisys show. :0 Hey I paid top dlar for that narrator! Just be glad I couldn’t get Jim Dale as he is busy with that pushing up daisys show. :0

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-3675 Anonymous Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:24:13 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/#comment-3675 I have to agree with greg on the pottercast. I really could care less about all the hufflepuff stuff and pottercast's vindication against harry not being a horocurx. I wanted her to discuss more of the underlying theories of harry potter, similar to what is discussed here just from her point of view. plus sue's voice is like nails on chalkboard for me. I have to agree with greg on the pottercast. I really could care less about all the hufflepuff stuff and pottercast’s vindication against harry not being a horocurx. I wanted her to discuss more of the underlying theories of harry potter, similar to what is discussed here just from her point of view. plus sue’s voice is like nails on chalkboard for me.

]]> By: Penny http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-3680 Penny Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:47:34 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/#comment-3680 Yeah, the narrarator has no clue ;) Yeah, the narrarator has no clue ;)

]]> By: Shimon http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-3679 Shimon Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:06:10 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/#comment-3679 of course one could argue that there are quite a number of things wrong ith that statement........ of course one could argue that there are quite a number of things wrong ith that statement……..

]]> By: Shimon http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-3678 Shimon Mon, 31 Dec 2007 12:46:11 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/#comment-3678 Aaron- I was just watching the documentary and the narrarator said "... one of the reasons Harry Potter is so full of iealized fathe figures HAGRID, dumbledore and Sirius Black......" HAGRID RULES Aaron-

I was just watching the documentary and the narrarator said “… one of the reasons Harry Potter is so full of iealized fathe figures HAGRID, dumbledore and Sirius Black……”

HAGRID RULES

]]> By: Aaron http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-3677 Aaron Sun, 30 Dec 2007 22:56:54 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/#comment-3677 Ok name the 2 most common ways to rid your garden of knombs? Ok name the 2 most common ways to rid your garden of knombs?

]]> By: Potters number one fan http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-3681 Potters number one fan Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:59:23 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/#comment-3681 none of the books ever said what dragons blood is used for exactly, but Rowling has stated that one of the properties is oven cleaner. none of the books ever said what dragons blood is used for exactly, but Rowling has stated that one of the properties is oven cleaner.

]]> By: Aaron http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-3682 Aaron Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:54:23 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/#comment-3682 Hmmmm to pin down an exact time that Harry changed I would agree with Greg that the innocence of Harry and of the books were lost at Cedricks death. Voldemort's return extc. It all became very real and the books became very dark and angry. My daughter would say when Harry started snogging or Ron and Lavendar became so mushy. My youngest boy would say when Harry put on the green spartan armor and took out the death eaters with a plasma grenade. Of course my wife would say <"huh?" I do agree with Shimon that the Durselys took away a lot from Harry and he was not truely able to dream until Hagrid showed up. ( Hagrid is so cool) Potter's #1 I have no doubt that you are much more adept in Potter knowledge than I, but I will say there are those on here that could tell you the PH and atomic weight ot the ink on each page. My question would be what exactly are the uses of dragons blood? Hmmmm to pin down an exact time that Harry changed I would agree with Greg that the innocence of Harry and of the books were lost at Cedricks death. Voldemort’s return extc. It all became very real and the books became very dark and angry. My daughter would say when Harry started snogging or Ron and Lavendar became so mushy. My youngest boy would say when Harry put on the green spartan armor and took out the death eaters with a plasma grenade. Of course my wife would say <”huh?” I do agree with Shimon that the Durselys took away a lot from Harry and he was not truely able to dream until Hagrid showed up. ( Hagrid is so cool) Potter’s #1 I have no doubt that you are much more adept in Potter knowledge than I, but I will say there are those on here that could tell you the PH and atomic weight ot the ink on each page. My question would be what exactly are the uses of dragons blood?

]]> By: Potters number one fan http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-3684 Potters number one fan Sun, 30 Dec 2007 15:58:24 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/#comment-3684 Hello everyone, I consider myself the “number one potter fan” and so I am issuing a challenge to all the listeners to this pod cast. I want everyone to come up with the hardest questions for every Potter book that you can think of. If I can not answer them right, I will no longer consider myself the “number one fan”. Bring it on! Hello everyone, I consider myself the “number one potter fan” and so I am issuing a challenge to all the listeners to this pod cast. I want everyone to come up with the hardest questions for every Potter book that you can think of. If I can not answer them right, I will no longer consider myself the “number one fan”. Bring it on!

]]> By: Natalie http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-3683 Natalie Sun, 30 Dec 2007 15:06:47 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/#comment-3683 Okay, nevermind. It's sorted now! =] Okay, nevermind. It’s sorted now! =]

]]> By: Natalie http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-3685 Natalie Sun, 30 Dec 2007 15:05:36 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/#comment-3685 For some reason, I can't hear this weeks episode. It wont work on iTunes for me, aswell as just listening on here. Unless, it's just my laptop?! And JKR has nothing to worry about in that video; it's the best book in the series, in my opinion! For some reason, I can’t hear this weeks episode. It wont work on iTunes for me, aswell as just listening on here. Unless, it’s just my laptop?!

And JKR has nothing to worry about in that video; it’s the best book in the series, in my opinion!

]]> By: Shimon http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-3686 Shimon Sun, 30 Dec 2007 13:09:28 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/#comment-3686 Personally I thought the Pottercast interview was awesome! If there is one thing that it does show it is that sometimes dreams come true (at least for the pottercasters) - Greg take notice. The relationship that Jo has with her fandom is really quite unique and I think it is a combination of the right person in the right place at the right time. As much as I don't want her to keep on revealing more secrets which I may have prefered to leave to my imagination I find myself immensely enjoying every interaction between her and the fandom. While there may be many classic books which I can prognosticate on on my own I doubt that I will ever have another opportunity to interact with an author of her stature so close to the time of their books being printed. Now back to Harry's innocence. I think that in a way Harry's case must be analyzed taking into account that his initial innocence was in a sence robbed from him by the Dursleys and only returned to him later as he was introduced to the wizarding world. His loss of innocence would therefore be the point where he ceases to be enamored of the wizarding world (don't ask me when exactly that is). Personally I thought the Pottercast interview was awesome!
If there is one thing that it does show it is that sometimes dreams come true (at least for the pottercasters) – Greg take notice.

The relationship that Jo has with her fandom is really quite unique and I think it is a combination of the right person in the right place at the right time. As much as I don’t want her to keep on revealing more secrets which I may have prefered to leave to my imagination I find myself immensely enjoying every interaction between her and the fandom. While there may be many classic books which I can prognosticate on on my own I doubt that I will ever have another opportunity to interact with an author of her stature so close to the time of their books being printed.

Now back to Harry’s innocence. I think that in a way Harry’s case must be analyzed taking into account that his initial innocence was in a sence robbed from him by the Dursleys and only returned to him later as he was introduced to the wizarding world. His loss of innocence would therefore be the point where he ceases to be enamored of the wizarding world (don’t ask me when exactly that is).

]]> By: Greg http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/comment-page-1/#comment-3687 Greg Sun, 30 Dec 2007 05:32:04 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/12/27/episode-63-harry-potter-and-the-end-of-innocence/#comment-3687 Aaron: on the next call in show, everyone is free to put me on the spot. Brint it on! Aaron: on the next call in show, everyone is free to put me on the spot. Brint it on!

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