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One of the Harry Potter movies came on television the other day and I was all of a sudden spurred to read all of the books in order again. It is hard to not get caught up on searching for clues to the end in the early books, but this one still pulls at me.
I liked the later books so much more, but there is something to be said regarding a story about a boy who is shut away and treated badly because he is different, only for him to drawn into a world where different is the norm. Hermione is a litt ...more
I liked the later books so much more, but there is something to be said regarding a story about a boy who is shut away and treated badly because he is different, only for him to drawn into a world where different is the norm. Hermione is a litt ...more

I don't think I'll ever be able to rate this book objectively. I just love this story and the characters so much. I've always felt these books were meant to be illustrated and Jim Kay was such a perfect choice for this series. His art style is absolutely spot on when it comes to the feelings this story evokes. Everything from the little splotches on the pages to the incredibly detailed two-page spread of Hagrid's Hut just brought the story and this world even more to life. I can't wait to see wh
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I'm partaking in my first "official reread" of the Harry Potter books. I'm not just rereading my favorite chapters or revisiting my favorite moments, or watching my favorite Harry and Hermione YouTube videos. I'm doing a for-real "reread".
I've already upgraded this first book rating from it's original 3 star rating to 4 stars. ...more
I've already upgraded this first book rating from it's original 3 star rating to 4 stars. ...more

I feel like going through the whole series again. Such a great story!
2018 update: I am listening to the series on cd, and it is as amazing as I had heard it would be! Love it!
2018 update: I am listening to the series on cd, and it is as amazing as I had heard it would be! Love it!

Comfort reread when off work sick. Loving the cute early years.


May 20, 2008
Marlene
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it was amazing
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