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June 18, 2011
The Magician's Book
When re-reading the Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C. S. Lewis, I came across a passage that reminded me of another story that I love.
"Oh, what a shame!" said Lucy. "I did so want to read it again. Well, at least I must remember it. Let's see … it was about … about … oh dear, it's all fading away again.
"And even this last page is going blank. This is a very queer book. How can I have forgotten? It was about a cup and a sword and a tree and a green hill, I know that much. But I can't remember and what shall I do?"
And she never could remember; and ever since that day what Lucy means by a good story is a story which reminds her of the forgotten story in the Magician's Book.
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader – Chapter 10
http://phoenixweasley.tumblr.com/post/6661287279/oh-what-a-shame-said-lucy-i-did-so-want-to
I think that we all know how Lucy felt at that moment.
Deathly Hallows Part 2 Movie Spoilers UPDATED
This is my ultimate collection of movie spoilers from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. Please read the comments thread for the most recent DH2 spoilers. This thread will be updated many times, so keep checking back for the latest news. 
Also, I have recently been asked a few questions about the book that I wrote on Harry Potter. It is available from the publisher at www.outskirtspress.com/thelordofthehallows,
and from http://www.alibris.com/booksearch.detail?invid=9935342411&keyword=lord+of+the+hallows&qwork=11556851&qsort=&page=1, which is my personal online store. (You can get signed copies there!)
You can also find it at http://www.amazon.com/Lord-Hallows-Christian-Symbolism-Rowlings/dp/1432741128/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1301852701&sr=1-1.
June 17, 2011
New Ron/Hermione Fan Video
Hanna (dazzleme7) makes some of the best Harry Potter fan videos on YouTube. Here's another one of her wonderful creations. 
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 TV Spot
This television spot contains more new footage that we have not seen before. I hope they don't spoil us too much!
June 16, 2011
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Final Trailer on YouTube
I actually cried when watching this final Harry Potter trailer. It was when Harry was using the Resurrection Stone. He asked his parents, Sirius, and Remus to stay with him. Lily said, "always," and I just lost it. I also loved it when Sirius said, "until the end."
You can see lots of screenshots and gifs of the trailer here: http://phoenixweasley.tumblr.com/
Warner Brothers Official Harry Potter Site Updated with New Deathly Hallows 2 Clips
Warner Brothers official Harry Potter site has been updated with new film clips from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, and all of them look fantastic! These clips can be seen at http://harrypotter.warnerbros.com/harrypotterandthedeathlyhallows. When you click on the site menu's different selections, a new film clip will play as you go to each new page of the website. I strongly suspect that all of these clips are from the new trailer that is going to be released later today.
The tumblr blogger at http://h0gwarts.tumblr.com/ is one of the many fans who has made gifs of the new film clips. Some of my favorites are these:
You can find a lot more of these (reblogged by me) on my Tumblr photo blog: http://phoenixweasley.tumblr.com/.
And thanks to http://rupelover.tumblr.com/ for posting these YouTube videos on Tumblr today. They are from the dhmovievideos YouTube channel.
Also from rupelover's Tumblr is a photo that speaks for itself.
Word are inadequate to describe what I am feeling right now.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Soundtrack
Here's the rumored track listing for the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two soundtrack CD by Alexandre Desplat. According to amazon.com, the CD is scheduled for release on July 12, 2011. (These track titles are not confirmed by a reliable source just yet. I'll update this post when I know for certain.)
UPDATE: June 16, 2011. These were not the real track listings. See below for the correct listing.
1. "Chaos" – 1:23
2. "At Shell Cottage" – 1:34
3. "Ollivander" – 2:15
4. "The Gringotts Assault" – 3:56
5. "Escape from the Vaults" – 2:01
6. "Voldemort's Dread" – 1:13
7. "Horcruxes" – 2:06
8. "Apparition from the Void" – 3:34
9. "Hogsmeade" – 2:17
10. "Aberforth" – 4:53
11. "Albus and Gellert" – 2:04
12. "Threat over Hogwarts" – 0:49
13. "Dumbledore's Army" – 1:41
14. "Professor McGonnagall" – 2:07
15. "The Flight" – 0:35
16. "The Dark Lord Conspires" – 2:08
17. "The Battle Theme" – 9:12
18. "The Kiss" – 1:21
19. "Attack on the Woods" – 1:04
20. "Chamber of Secrets" – 2:28
21. "Destruction of Souls" – 2:03
22. "Fiendfyre" – 3:12
23. "Thoughts and Memories" – 3:03
24. "Seeing the Light" – 1:54
25. "King's Cross" – 2:20
26."The End of the Battle" – 4:31
27. "Triumph Theme" – 3:46
28. "King's Cross #2/Hedwig's Theme (The End Of The Story)" – 6:12
Let's hope "The Kiss" refers to the Ron/Hermione kiss the fans have been anticipating. After all, Harry and Ginny have a love theme already. I've said for years that Ron and Hermione should have their own romantic theme. Their fans have waited long enough!
UPDATE: June 16, 2011. The correct track listing has been confirmed. Here it is:
1. "Lily's Theme" – 02:28
2. "The Tunnel" – 01:09
3. "Underworld" – 05:24
4. "Gringotts" – 02:24
5. "Dragon Flight" – 01:43
6. "Neville" – 01:40
7. "A New Headmaster" – 03:25
8. "Panic Inside Hogwarts" – 01:53
9. "Statues" – 02:22
10. "The Grey Lady" – 05:51
11. "In the Chamber of Secrets" – 01:37
12. "Battlefield" – 02:13
13. "The Diadem" – 03:08
14. "Broomsticks and Fire" – 01:24
15. "Courtyard Apocalypse" – 02:00
16. "Snape's Demise" – 02:51
17. "Severus and Lily" – 06:08
18. "Harry's Sacrifice" – 01:57
19. "The Resurrection Stone" – 04:32
20. "Harry Surrenders" – 01:30
21. "Procession" – 02:07
22. "Neville the Hero" – 02:17
23. "Showdown" – 03:37
24. "Voldemort's End" – 02:44
25. "A New Beginning" – 01:39
June 15, 2011
Deathly Hallows 2 Behind-the-Scenes Moments Revealed on Ultimate Edition DVDs
The new Ultimate Edition DVDs of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince were released yesterday. Both DVD sets include a special feature retrospective of the making of all eight films called "Creating the World of Harry Potter." The Order of the Phoenix DVD set contains Part 5 of this special feature, "Evolution." These screenshots of the cast and crew of Deathly Hallows Part 2 are from this special feature. (Minor spoiler warning below!)
In the last two it appears that Arthur and Hermione are trying to keep Ginny, Neville, and Ron from rushing forward, and perhaps doing something courageous but foolish. In the video it appears that they are being pushed back from something dreadful during the chaos of battle. It could be the scene when they think Harry has been killed.
Minor spoiler warning! These photos are from part 6 of feature, "Magical Effects." Apparently Ron extracts the basilisk's fang! And we get to see a bit more of Ron and Hermione holding hands, which is always a good thing. 
To celebrate the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two, I am giving away a signed copy of my book, The Lord of the Hallows: Christian Symbolism and Themes in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter at the Goodreads website on July 15, 2011. You can enter to win a copy of the book here: http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/7330-the-lord-of-the-hallows-christian-symbolism-and-themes-in-j-k-rowling. It would be greatly appreciated if you would help me spread the word about this. It is difficult for a first-time author to promote a book, as I am relatively unknown outside of the Harry Potter convention fandom community.
If you would rather buy a copy today, you can purchase one at http://www.outskirtspress.com/thelordofthehallows/ or from http://www.amazon.com/Lord-Hallows-Christian-Symbolism-Rowlings/dp/1432741128/ref=sr_1_cc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1307225900&sr=1-1-catcorr. Thanks so much! Positive reviews are always welcome.
June 10, 2011
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Soundtrack
Here's the rumored track listing for the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two soundtrack CD by Alexandre Desplat. According to amazon.com, the CD is scheduled for release on July 12, 2011. (These track titles are not confirmed by a reliable source just yet. I'll update this post when I know for certain.)
1. "Chaos" – 1:23
2. "At Shell Cottage" – 1:34
3. "Ollivander" – 2:15
4. "The Gringotts Assault" – 3:56
5. "Escape from the Vaults" – 2:01
6. "Voldemort's Dread" – 1:13
7. "Horcruxes" – 2:06
8. "Apparition from the Void" – 3:34
9. "Hogsmeade" – 2:17
10. "Aberforth" – 4:53
11. "Albus and Gellert" – 2:04
12. "Threat over Hogwarts" – 0:49
13. "Dumbledore's Army" – 1:41
14. "Professor McGonnagall" – 2:07
15. "The Flight" – 0:35
16. "The Dark Lord Conspires" – 2:08
17. "The Battle Theme" – 9:12
18. "The Kiss" – 1:21
19. "Attack on the Woods" – 1:04
20. "Chamber of Secrets" – 2:28
21. "Destruction of Souls" – 2:03
22. "Fiendfyre" – 3:12
23. "Thoughts and Memories" – 3:03
24. "Seeing the Light" – 1:54
25. "King's Cross" – 2:20
26."The End of the Battle" – 4:31
27. "Triumph Theme" – 3:46
28. "King's Cross #2/Hedwig's Theme (The End Of The Story)" – 6:12
Let's hope "The Kiss" refers to the Ron/Hermione kiss the fans have been anticipating. After all, Harry and Ginny have a love theme already. I've said for years that Ron and Hermione should have their own romantic theme. Their fans have waited long enough!
June 8, 2011
More Posters from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two
These are some of the posters for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 that were released today. "It all ends"–what a depressing thought. I'm glad the twins finally have a poster of their own. I hate to imagine George without Fred. 
