We’re back for another action-packed episode of Patterns in Potter.  This time, we take on the latest contender in the Harry Potter series, The Deathly Hallows.  We begin with an analysis of the prologue, of both The Libation Bearers by Aeschylus, and William Penn’s More Fruits of Solitude.  From there, we discuss the apparent connection to Chapters 2 and 3, and how they relate to what might be the theme of the book: trust, faith or death.  We haven’t quite decided yet.  Have any thoughts?  We’d love to hear from you.

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In the news:

•  Harry Potter makes it to Entertainment Weekly’s “1000 New Classics”. Greg has big time issues with this.
• Thirty new international release dates for the Half Blood Prince movie.  My guess is that the movie will be released internationally before we see the teaser trailer.
• You can now buy the Deluxe Edition of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows for $13.00!!!  Wow. Good deal.
• JK Rowling gets an Edinburgh Award. Greg imitates Sean Connery.

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I took part in the last live chat and it was a bunch of fun. I plan on joining tonight as well. Talk to you later! Penny