Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter #1) by J.K. Rowling → Start Date: February 22, 2014

[Mandiann]

I agree Sajid! That's why it is so wonderful reading it with people who haven't experienced it. You can kind of relive it through their reactions. Although it takes some thought when posting spoilers.

[Carlie]

Yes I wish I could forget it and experience it all over again. But I still have some new feelings after I've re-read it for quite a number of times haha. That's why the Harry Potter series will never be gone :)

[Vicki]

Candy wrote: "Yes I wish I could forget it and experience it all over again. But I still have some new feelings after I've re-read it for quite a number of times haha. That's why the Harry Potter series will nev..."

That is really cool :o)

[Sajid]

Vicki wrote: "Sajid, I've felt that way before! Lol"

I hope you feel that way again after finishing this series :D

[Purvika]

It feel new every time I read. And oh ! How I picture every scene.
Lol ! I have lost count how many times I have read it. Still I just love reading it again and again \^.^/

[Sajid]

Mandiann wrote: "I agree Sajid! That's why it is so wonderful reading it with people who haven't experienced it. You can kind of relive it through their reactions..."

exactly! that's why I love hovering around harry potter reading groups and forums :D

[Jessy]

I love this series so much. I had the audio books and anytime I was in the car I would listen to them. They are amazing

[Dawn]

It's been about 7 years (since book 7 came out) that I've reread this series.

There's so much I've forgotten.

Hermione - (view spoiler)[I forgot that she's such a know it all at the beginning. (hide spoiler)]

Wands - (view spoiler)[ When Harry is at Ollivander's, I forgot that he mentions what wands James and Lily got their first time in. And this time, I picked up on a bit of foreshadowing to book 3 in Ollivander's comments about James' wand. (hide spoiler)]

And I love the Weasley twins!

[Kathy]

I don't know if I will be able to do this one.
Sorry guys, I'm so behind. I will try to get it done so I can join in on book 2! :D

[Jacquelyn, thebrunettebooknerd]

Kathy wrote: "I don't know if I will be able to do this one.
Sorry guys, I'm so behind. I will try to get it done so I can join in on book 2! :D"

I am wondering if I can do this either. If not, when I do read it (definitely will be before BR of book #2) I will come here and post spoilers!!

[Kathy]

Yes! Me too! I will definitely post! :D

[Carlie]

I just finished chapter 4, I hope that my progress is not too slow ha.

My favorite part in these four chapters is that (view spoiler)[when Hagrid comes and tells Harry he's a wizard. It's so mind-blowing. When I read this part, my reaction is just like Harry, which is being confused and surprised. This really grips me and I always feel touched when Harry finally knows he's not alone, he has friends and he's finally going to leave the Dursleys (hide spoiler)]

Also, I love how J. K. Rowling has left some hints of what will happen at the beginning of the story. I didn't realize these before, but finally I do now, I guess this is one of the perks of re-reading it so many times lol.

[Vicki]

Candy, I'm just glad to know that someone is still reading it. LOL I haven't gotten any further yet, but I will.

[Melanie]

I'm on chapter 3 now. (view spoiler)[ The way the Dursleys'(especially their son) are treating Harry is just horrible and makes me so mad! It's just so cruel!

I'm glad Harry got to go to the Zoo, even if no one else wanted him to. The scene with the snake was really weird and I didn't expect the glass to disappear. (hide spoiler)]

[Carlie]

@Vicki glad that I'm not left behind haha

[Vicki]

Yay!!! I've been focusing on my challenge books that end 2/28 & realized I don't have the weekend. I am reading my butt off! Lol

[Carlie]

Yes me too!!! I've been trying to finish my two-month challenge.

[Mandiann]

I am still reading, on chapter 10.

[Purvika]

Seriously this is crazy short month...and with other challenges ....sigh...and exams.... am still in chap 5 . But kwpt it on hold... had to read for book pool :P

[Dawn]

Melanie wrote: "I'm on chapter 3 now. (view spoiler)[The way the Dudley's (especially their son) are treating Harry is just horrible and makes me so mad! It's just so cruel!

I'm glad Harry got to go to the Zoo, even if no one... (hide spoiler)]"

Melanie - I agree about the Dursley's. It's why I loved what McGonagal said in the beginning "these are the worst kind of Muggles!"

[Melanie]

Dawn wrote: "Melanie - I agree about the Dursley's. It's why I loved what McGonagal said in the beginning "these are the worst kind of Muggles!" "

That was a great line, Dawn! (btw, I can't believe I messed up the Dursley's name and thought Dudley was their last name. lol. That's what I get for not double checking the name. :/

[Katie]

I am reading this still, and I am on chapter 9. This is just as amazing reading it for the second time as when I first read it. I see characters in a different light now since I've read the entire series, and it's really interesting.

[Vicki]

Glad you're loving it all over again!

[Carlie]

I just finished the book! And seriously, I still love it even though I've read it for about 5 times. How's everyone doing?

[Dawn]

I'm a bit past halfway finished. I still love it even after having read it over and over.

More spoilers.
(view spoiler)[The Trio - I know that these three, Ron, Harry, and Hermione are all best friends. What I never picked up before is that Harry and Ron were friends from the moment that they got on the train. And both found Hermione to be a know it all. Until the troll. After saving her from the troll, they became friends. I love that. (hide spoiler)]

Hagrid - (view spoiler)[He can't keep a secret to save his life! (hide spoiler)]

[Katie]

I finished my reread of this, and it was just as amazing as when I first read it.

[Gisbelle]

Yay all 5 stars :D

[Carlie]

I can't wait to start the next book :)

[Vicki]

We had a proposed schedule for reading the series, and if I don't stick to it or close to it, I'll never get the series read.

Book 2 is scheduled for this Saturday, March 8. Does that still work for everyone? If not, how about March 12?

[Katie]

I can still start March 8th, if that works for everyone else. If we want to do it March 12th instead, that's fine too.

[Mandiann]

I too am good with either.

[Vicki]

How about I wait till Friday and we can decide then? If no one objects by Friday, I'll make the thread for the 8th unless others say the 12th is better. I'm so excited reading this!

[Mandiann]

I only have like 5 chapters left so I can push to finish it soon. I have been putting it off because I have so many others but realistically it won't take long for me to finish.

[Vicki]

I know, I've been doing the same thing. Lol

[Mandiann]

It's the audiobooks that are really killing me. I think I may have to drop a BR.

[Suzy]

I just started this, but I hope I can finish it by Friday. too many challenge reads on he go at once. I had completely forgot how the book starts with Vernon. I hope I can get more involved with the second book :)

[Dawn]

my vote is to start it on march 12th. I know I'm having to set it aside and focus on some ones I'm reviewing. I also know of a couple others in the same boat I'm in. but really either would be fine.

[Vicki]

Okay, I'm going to set it up for March 12, and those who want/need to start it on the 8th can feel free to do so.

[Purvika]

Oh ! Man.....I finished my movie challenge book so i am picking it again... poor thing :( have been putting it off for other books :/
but what to do challenges challenges everywhere lol...

[Kathy]

I still haven't started and I will try to listen to my audio this weekend with my kids. Maybe I can get it done over the weekend and join you for book 2! :D

[Rene]

I am reading book 4 Harry Potter and the goblet of fire!!! I am so happy about this series.

[Vicki]

Purvika, Potter will survive! :)

[Mandiann]

Finished, I am good to start book 2 on the 12th.

[Vicki]

Yay!! How'd you like book 1?

[Mandiann]

I loved it. It's one of my favourites, not my first time reading the series.

[Vicki]

Oh okay. Glad you love it!

[Vicki]

I am getting back into this one today.

[Mandiann]

Will you be ready to start the second tomorrow, Vic?

[Vicki]

I'm going to try!

[Mandiann]

Good Luck!!!!! You can do it!