Harry Potter series, by J. K. Rowling -> Restarting April 6th, 2025

[Salha]

Harry Potter's life is miserable. His parents are dead and he's stuck with his heartless relatives, who force him to live in a tiny closet under the stairs. But his fortune changes when he receives a letter that tells him the truth about himself: he's a wizard. A mysterious visitor rescues him from his relatives and takes him to his new home, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

After a lifetime of bottling up his magical powers, Harry finally feels like a normal kid. But even within the Wizarding community, he is special. He is the boy who lived: the only person to have ever survived a killing curse inflicted by the evil Lord Voldemort, who launched a brutal takeover of the Wizarding world, only to vanish after failing to kill Harry.

Though Harry's first year at Hogwarts is the best of his life, not everything is perfect. There is a dangerous secret object hidden within the castle walls, and Harry believes it's his responsibility to prevent it from falling into evil hands. But doing so will bring him into contact with forces more terrifying than he ever could have imagined.

Full of sympathetic characters, wildly imaginative situations, and countless exciting details, the first installment in the series assembles an unforgettable magical world and sets the stage for many high-stakes adventures to come.

[C.P.]

If anyone is planning to read #6 I might join for that one. Probably won't be until around late December for me.

[Salha]

C.P. wrote: "If anyone is planning to read #6 I might join for that one. Probably won't be until around late December for me."

We'll be buddy reading the whole series, so feel free to join with #6 :)

[Laura (acquariusgb)]

Yes, I wanted to re read Harry Potter! \o/

[Kelli]

I'll be jumping in here with book #5 :)

[Sabrina]

Hey I'll read book 5 too :)

[Alaina]

Chapters 1-4: (view spoiler)[UGH! I totally haven't forgotten my hated for the Dursleys at freaking all! God, when the boa "escaped" would've been totally happy if it went and killed them all. But no, sadly, that hasn't happened and they are still alive for me to hate them. I was jumping up for joy when Hagrid came because I love that giant man. Can't wait for the next couple of chapters - I need me some good ole friendships now! (hide spoiler)]
Chapters 5-8: (view spoiler)[jdldjfldajd the sorting hat! I'd freak out if that thing was placed on top of my head - but then I'd be worried about what house I would be placed in and then excited that a talking hat sorted me in a house. I'd be shook people. Also can I mention how much I freaked out with the reunion of Ron, Hermione, Draco, Fred, and George. I'm fangirling so hard right now. I'm completely freaking out. I probably have a really creep grin on my face due to all of my weird excitement. I need more!

PS. I would totally get lost in Hogwarts. Like every second, minute, hour, day, week, month. You name it - I'd be lost. (hide spoiler)]
Chapters 9-12: (view spoiler)[God, Draco was such a tool/douche bag when he was little - well I guess he doesn't really change when he gets older.. Can I also mention that I just love Neville?! He's so freaking sweet and adorable. I'm so glad Harry is his friend. and UGH little mini adventure with my favorite trio of friends. God this book is giving me all the feels - I need to watch this movie now too! THANK GOD I HAVE EVERY MOVIE AND BOOK. Low key in love with Harry and Ron going off to rescue Hermione. They don't even care that they don't know how to get rid of the troll just that their friend is in trouble. I feel like so many things have happened in these chapters because I definitely should mention the whole Quidditch match, right? Oh and these kids are so young and naïve thinking Snape was trying to curse Harry - oh I can't wait to see their faces once they realize he was actually helping. (hide spoiler)]
Chapters 13-16: (view spoiler)[I know I didn't mention it in the previous comment but can someone find me an invisibility cloak asap? Seems like it would be highly useful. I don't know it could just be me though. And omg so many more things have happened and I have no idea if I will remember to mention everything or not but here I go: OKAY FLUFFY SHOWING UP AGAIN IS AWESOME - I love that dog. Draco acting like a little whiny bitch and runs away from Harry. Harry sort of seeing a form of Voldemort, who by the way everyone thinks is dead - shocker, he isn't. Stupid bitches. The Quidditch match was intense. I wonder what these kids will do once they find the stone. What will happen next?!? I'm so close to finishing! (hide spoiler)]
Chapter 17, aka..
Finished: (view spoiler)[OH FREAKING SNAP! Even though I knew it was coming I didn't see Professor Quirrell has ever being the bad guy. Which is what I love - never seeing it coming. It just makes the book, and the movie, even better for me. Although I do not envy the guy at all... because having another face on the back of my head would not be fun. Then you find out how much of a bad ass Dumbledore is and he clues Harry in on freaking everything. Technically Gryffindor lost the house cup but Dumbledore being the generous guy he is awards Ron, Hermione, and Harry enough points so that their house wins. Typical Dumbledore move but I'm not mad. Go Gryffindor! You suck ass Slytherin. And now I'm depressed because the book is over. The school year is over. The best trio of friends that anyone has ever had are now departing to go back home for the summer. I DON'T WANT IT TO END EVER! I need them back in my life NOW! (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Chapters 1-4: (view spoiler)[I still freaking hate the Dursleys - like so freaking much. All of my hate is going towards them as I am typing this. Also, can I mention how much I love the Weasley boys?!? How they just got in a flying car to save Harry from his evil family?!? Uhm can I get a flying car that can turn freaking invisible?! PLEASE! I really want one. Flying above the traffic would be amazing. and now I'm fantasizing about driving a flying car. Other than that I just need to mention DOBBY! I'm so happy that he is in this book because he is my absolute favorite! GAH! I can't wait to dive more into this book. (hide spoiler)]
Chapters 5-8: (view spoiler)[Well Dobby has kept to his word about trying to keep Harry away from returning to Hogwarts - too bad Dobby forgot about the flying car that can turn invisible. I'm honestly so jealous that Harry and Ron got to go on this adventure. So so sooooo freaking jealous. But they get in trouble because they end up crashing into the Whomping Willow - which is a fucking bad ass tree. Hermione was kind of annoying because she was mad at Ron and Harry for being idolized by their friends for what they do - but quickly turns her attitude around and is nice to them again after Ron receives a Howler from his mom. Meh - I still like Hermione just not that scene! Then there's Lockhart, god I did not like this character the first time nor this time around. I feel like I should mention how much of an asshole Draco is but I feel like it's not really that necessary - he will always be one, it is to be expected from him. Also, what happened to Mrs. Norris!??! Who wrote the message on the wall?!?! I NEED TO KNOW! (hide spoiler)]
Chapters 9-12: (view spoiler)[Oh man that Quidditch match was so freaking intense and scary! I can't believe that bludger just kept going after Harry. Then ugh Lockhart.. UGH do I need to say more?!? Also there's another victim: Colin. Hermione, Ron, and Harry think Draco is behind the chamber of secrets - which honestly I was so on board with this plan too because I mean he's Draco. So they come up with a Polyjuice potion - which definitely backfires on Hermione. I would not want to be a cat. I'm more of a dog person. (hide spoiler)]
Chapters 13-16: (view spoiler)[HOLY CRAP SHIT HAS HIT THE FAN PEOPLE! Wow I feel like maybe I should just mention a few things in this comment:
1. Percy is an asshole - which seems so freaking impossible since he's a freaking Weasley but yeah no I definitely thought he was an asshole in this book.
2. Hermione is one of the victims and since she's so freaking smart she has a note in her hand that says "pipes" seriously I love how smart she is - can I have her brain? and her magic skills?
3. When the whole "Follow the spiders" all I can picture is Ron freaking out and crying because he hates spiders. God I'm laughing so hard while picturing him in the movie right now.
4. GINNY FREAKING WEASLEY IS IN THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS. I'm freaking out right now because I love Ginny. I will always love Ginny. Harry needs to go save Ginny right now so that they can be together (and yes I know it's way toooooooo early but I am shipping them people). (hide spoiler)]
Chapters 17-18, aka...
Finished: (view spoiler)[Okay so you know how I was sort of freaking out in my last comment - well no, here's too a huge fangirl freak out. OKAY: Harry saves Ginny and gets rid of Tom freaking Riddle (aka Voldy) by stabbing the creepy ass diary with a basilisk fang. Serves you right Tom you creepy bastard you. Stop trying to kill Harry and the people he loves. IT'S ONLY THE SECOND BOOK. Go get a hobby. Like reading books. Then the whole freeing Dobby by giving him a stinky sock - makes me heart grow two more sizes and tears to fall from my eyes from all the happiness. Lucius is an asshole - so I don't care about him or his family. OH and then we find out why Percy has a stick up his butt. So Ginny saw him kissing a girl. Good for him maybe she will make him more likable. I seriously cannot wait to read the next book! I'm so happy reliving these magical books :D (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Chapters 1-5: (view spoiler)[OMG THE CARDS FROM THE OWLS WAS SO FREAKING SWEET! I still hate the Dursley's so freaking much oh and Aunt Marge is a total bitch too. I hope she was canned as a kid while in school. And asldkfnlkdsmfkldmsa ANOTHER FAMILY REUNION! I'm so freaking happy that they are all back together. Even though I'm not a cat person I do love that Hermione purchased one - although it's kind of ironic that she had a cat head last year and now she has a freaking cat. Could just be me - but then the actual Weasley family reunion too makes me smile. Fred and George are just way too funny, Percy's face is funny, and sweet Ginny is freaking adorable (and yes I'm still shipping her and Harry together). I hope nothing goes bad for them since Sirius Black has escaped from prison.. I wonder who he is to Harry since Ron's parents are having a very heated discussion about it... Oh, and before I forget.
FREAKING LUPIN! YES! I forgot he was in this book! God what a bad ass - I love how he saved Harry from the dementors!! I'm just wondering why they were on the train to begin with?! Does it have to deal with the fact that Sirius Black escaped?!? But why would he be on the train?!? Also why the hell is Hermione taking so many god damn classes at the same time?!?! (hide spoiler)]
Chapters 6-10: (view spoiler)[Then there's Buckbeak, which first can I ask if I can have one?!? I LOVED BUCKBEAK IN THE MOVIES! Now that's another bad ass pet, after Fluffy of course. Other than that fantastic beast Harry is going through a lot of terrible shit. Like, he keeps seeing a big black dog. He keeps running into the really super fun dementors. He lost a Quidditch match. He fell off his broom. He finds out that Sirius Black is supposedly the one who was the traitor to his parents and that's why they died. But then again that is all heresay. No one knows what's true and what's wrong. Then there's the really awesome map - which I would love to have because how awesome would that be to know where people were at all times. Especially if you were outside your room at a time you aren't supposed to. I can't wait to read about what happens next!! (hide spoiler)]
Chapters 11-15: (view spoiler)[WOWOWOWOWOWOW! So much has freaking happened! So Buckbeak is going to be put on trial because he "hurt" Malfoy - honestly the little shit deserved it. AND Buckbeak loses his case and he's going to be executed and now I'm sad. I really want Harry, Ron, and Hermione to come up with some super freaking awesome elaborate plan to save Buckbeak. I'll also take Malfoy being beaten up too. Can I mention how proud I am of Hermione slapping Malfoy?!? I don't even know what else to mention at this point because I'm traumatized that Buckbeak might actually die.. (hide spoiler)]
Chapters 16-20: (view spoiler)[So Ron's rat was a person who was a rat..so that was an interesting twist. I'm also amazed that these wizards can turn into animals. I want to be able to turn into an animal. ALSO Sirius Black isn't actually the traitor who is Voldemort's servant and he didn't betray Harry's Parents nor Harry like everyone though. Oh no it was Ron's rat rat person Peter Pettigrew. Also Snape coming to the rescue sort of was kind of funny because the kids take him out. Never saw that coming! I wonder what's going to happen next?!?! ALSO I'M SO FREAKING HAPPY THAT LUPIN TAUGHT HARRY HOW TO MAKE A PATRONUS! (hide spoiler)]
Chapters 21-22, aka..
Finished: (view spoiler)[OMG SO MUCH SHIT HAS HAPPENED! MY MIND IS FREAKING BLOWN PEOPLE! I'm shook. 100% shook people. So Hermione's secret with how she took on such a huge load of school work and classes but now she's going back to a normal load like everyone else. I'm happy that Sirius is no longer a suspect nor in prison. I'm happy that Ron has woken up and him and Harry are planning to hang out this upcoming summer. I love their friendship. I love that Hermione and Harry won buckbeak! I'm happy that everything is right in the world now!! Although I'm wondering what Voldemort is going to have up his sleeve now... (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Chapters 1-8: (view spoiler)[OMG! So much heartbreak right now and so meany freaking tears. WHY?!?! OH BECAUSE OF CEDRIC DIGGERY BEING FREAKING MENTIONED! So meany feels and emotions! Also my hatred grows everyday for the Dursleys - I'm so happy that Harry got away from them to go to the game. Speaking of which I'm super jealous because this game sounds even more amazing then what was in the movie. I'm so jealous guys. I'm so happy that everyone is back together again and I can't wait to see what's going to happen next! Oh, and also the dreams that Harry's having are super weird - I wonder what's going to happen with those.. (hide spoiler)]
Chapters 9-16: (view spoiler)[I feel like I should mention how much I cringed or got the heeby-jeebies from Mad-Eyed Moody. I don't know how else to explain it but I just didn't like the guy in the beginning. He just gave me the major creeps man. Also the TriWizard sounds 100% dangerous and I'm so freaking excited to read about it! Fred and George are so freaking funny with the aging potion and I laughed so hard when it backfired. I love the twins so much - they never disappoint me. (hide spoiler)]
Chapters 17-24: (view spoiler)[UGH can I mention how much I was rooting for Harry not to end up with Cho?!? I absolutely hated that he had a crush on the girl since it was first mentioned. Sorry, but I have always shipped him with Ginny - forever and always man. I will die with my freaking ship people. Other than that the Yule ball was funny and I love how much all of these characters have grown. It's hard to imagine them all being 14 though.. could just be me though. I mean if you've seen the movie they look so much older than 14.. And yes I will be comparing the book to the movies because I've seen the movies all the freaking time and I of course have read the books probably just as much...maybe less. Also the dragon thing will forever blow my mind. ALWAYS. Also I feel like I should mention I also hate the living shit out of Rita.
God, that woman is awful. (hide spoiler)]
Chapters 25-32: (view spoiler)[MY HEART. MY FUCKING HEART. SERIOUSLY GUYS I TOLD YOU I WAS GETTING ALL THE FEELS AND NOW I'M DEALING WITH THE CONSEQUENCE OF ALL OF THESE DAMN EMOTIONS!! I can't keep going through this. I can't keep going through Cedric's death. Over and Over. With the books and the movies. I'm an emotional mess. I hate voldemort. I hate wormtail. I hate the triwizard tournament. I'm so sad. I'm depressed. I'm a mess. Cedric deserved way better than this. Harry deserved way better than this. I DESERVED WAY BETTER THAN THIS!

Other than that the whole egg in the bath thing creeps me out. Mermaids creep me out (unless it's Ariel). The whole portkey made me mad because what if only Cedric touched the trophy then he would've been ported to Voldemort and killed. Harry wouldn't have known at all. AND now I'm just freaking out because what the hell is going to happen when Harry gets back to everyone at the TriWizard tournament?!?! (hide spoiler)]
Chapters 33-37, aka..
Finished: (view spoiler)[OHMYFUCKINGGODPEOPLE! I knew it! I fucking knew it! I KNEW MOODY WAS CREEPY AS FUCK! UGH my mind and my stomach knew people! I'm so glad the real mad-eyed moody is alright. I'm still sadly depressed about Harry living through the whole Cedric thing. I can't imagine anyone going through that.. or what his friends think about the whole entire situation. I'm glad bad ass Dumbledore was there and protected Harry. My mind is blown. I don't know what today is or how I feel about this whole book. I just know it broke me really badly.. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Chapters 1-8: (view spoiler)[errrmahgod, it's my least favorite hogwarts teacher, before she was a hogwarts teach: UMBRIDGE. UGH! I hate her and that little noise she makes. All I can remember is her tiny squeaky annoying as all fuck voice when she is in any scene. I'm cringing internally now. Also I'm happy that Harry isn't with the Dursleys and if I knew a fucking howler would shut Petunia's trap I would constantly send her one. Also this secret house is awesome - I am currently visioning the scene when it comes to life in the movie. I'm always in awe. Also what's up Dumbledore's butt?! He saves Harry from a stupid ass trial and then walks away... (hide spoiler)]
Chapters 9-16: (view spoiler)[OMG! LUNA! FREAKING LUNA! I love that crazy bitch. UGH more umbitch. UGH I seriously hate her so much. I could totally see her being besties for life with Petunia. Or Voldemort. Because she's evil as fuck. I just want to slap her all the time. We all know she probably went to this school when she was younger and probably a hell of lot more fun before she got the stick permanently shoved up her ass. And now she's trying to change everything?!? Can somebody slap or kill her for me right now?!? (hide spoiler)]
Chapters 17-24: (view spoiler)[These weird dreams where Harry can see into Voldemort's mind are probably going to backfire - ya know once he finds out about them and all. Other than that a lot has happened. I feel really bad for Mr. Weasley and I hope he is okay and that he recovers nice and quickly. Umbridge is still at large at being a big ass bitch because for some odd reason she banned Fred, George, and Harry from playing Quidditch. Seems drastic as fuck but I guess she was a Slytherin since Malfoy didn't get in trouble at fucking all. Ginny is now on the Quidditch team which is freaking exciting! I wonder what's going to happen next?!/ (hide spoiler)]
Chapters 25-32: (view spoiler)[Seriously all I keep picturing is that stupid wall with all her supper stupid decrees of banning stupid shit. Trust me if I find the gif I will be putting it in my review when I'm ranting about this stupid bitch. And can I mention how much I fucking love Fred and George?! Also can they somehow end up as my older brothers?! God they are such comedic relief when it comes to Umbridge and I just love how creative their ideas are. Also how the hell did I forget about Hagrids like half brother giant guy?!?

PS. patiently waiting for something to happen to Umbridge..
like her disappearing forever and ever.. (hide spoiler)]
Chapters 33-38, aka..
Finished: (view spoiler)[LOL! Omg it happened! I didn't have to wait long for Umbridge to show her true colors to other people. I love the Centaurs in this book. UGH fucking Dumbledore! Why did he have to save Umbridge?!?! She could've been having a lovely time with the Centaurs... ALSO WHY DO THESE BOOKS HAVE TO BREAK MY HEART?!?! SIRIUS 3 He deserved way better. I'm crying now. I don't want to read the next book - but I need to. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Chapters 1-6: (view spoiler)[Okay so far I'm all over the place. I feel like I should definitely mention that out of allllll the malfoys, I like the mom the most. She just doesn't seem to have a stick permanently up her ass like the rest of them. I'm super happy that Harry is away from the Dursley's, again, and back at the burrow with his friends and the whole entire Weasley family. It's so good to see everyone again!! I missed them - even though I just read the last book sort of yesterday.. almost a day ago?! Idk I need coffee stat before I think about it. Other than that I'm happy that they all did well at school on their OWLS again. Can't wait to see what will happen next.. something crazy? something voldemorty? WHO KNOWS?!? Also Snape is a sneaky bastard telling the sisters he's a spy at hogwarts. (hide spoiler)]
Chapters 7-12: (view spoiler)[dflkjasklfjksalfjklsafasflsa UGH I FUCKING HATE DRACO!!!! Seriously, I really really do. I can totally see him being a death eater (like Harry thinks) because he's such an asshole, like his father. I can't believe he would use a paralyze spell on Harry and this kick him in the face. I want to punch him in the nuts so hard and repeatedly. Other than that I'm happy he's back at Hogwarts with his friends and Ginny (especially Ginny - CAN THEY JUST BE TOGETHER NOW?!?!) I wonder what's going to happen next in Harry's crazy ass life? (hide spoiler)]
Chapters 13-18: (view spoiler)[Omg the hogsmeade scene always freaked me out because the girl was freaking under something! Like she was possessed. Then the whole looking through people's memories is cool as fuck but at the same time I'd be shitting in my pants if I ever saw someone else's memories (especially if the younger creepier version of lord voldemort was in it). Other than that it's quite hilarious reading about Ron and Hermione and how they are mad at each other. He's mad at her for "kissing" Victor Krum and she's definitely mad at him for dating an annoying twat, aka Lavender. AND OMG GINNY DON'T KISS DEAN. GO KISS HARRY RIGHT NOW!

Ps. I feel like my comments are confusing as fuck. I apologize to anyone who reads them.. (hide spoiler)]
Chapters 19-24: (view spoiler)[dfkjlsafjkdljflkaf aOMG HARRY DID IT. HE FUCKING DID IT! HE GOT SLUGHORN TO FUCKING TALK! I'm so proud of him and that stupid elixir he had. I want a luck elixir right now. Where can I buy one?! Or twenty?! Other than that Ron and Hermione are still funny with their stupid fight. I want Ginny to act on her feelings for Harry 'cause you know he likes her and all. I just want a happy ending.. I doubt I'm going to get it! (hide spoiler)]
Chapters 25-30, aka..
Finished: (view spoiler)[NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONO!

I cannot accept that ending. I never will. Can I get the real book where DUMBLEDORE DOESN'T FUCKING DIE?!?! WHERE SNAPE DOESN'T KILL HIM?!?! WHERE MALFOY DOES DIE?!?! Seriously, my heart is broken. I'm broken. Why do I put myself through this torture?!? WHY ME?! Also I'm mad at Harry because he tells Ginny that they can't be together because of Voldemort. ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME HARRY?!?! I HAD TO WAIT FOR 6 GOD DAMN BOOKS FOR YOU TWO TO REALIZE YOU ARE MEANT FOR EACH OTHER AND YOU'RE GOING TO USE VOLDEMORT HAS AN EXCUSE?!? fuck you harry. I hate you right now. UGH I need the next book now. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Chapters 1-8: (view spoiler)[holy moses batman! I'm so sad that I'm reading the last book because I don't want it to end but then I'm also happy at the same time because it is the last book and since I own them I can read these books whenever I want. Okay, I guess I have one question about the beginning but why or how did harry cut his finger? Was it from the cup? (I apologize if the answer was given I read this pretty late last night and I'm now going through the comments and just typing away instead of reading what I actually wrote). Then there's the whole polyjuice potion that I always thought was cool (and yet super creepy) when there was a bunch of harry potter's but I totally understand why because of the death eaters. I can't wait to read about what happens. I have a feeling these kids aren't going back to hogwarts yet.. (hide spoiler)]
Chapters 9-16: (view spoiler)[I always knew Umbridge was a huge bitch - BUT I DIDN'T REMEMBER SHE WAS A "Oh look I'm wearing one of Voldemort's horcuxes!' BITCH. But I do now and I still hate her stinking guts. Other than that I was really sad that Ron got hurt and then got mad at Harry and Hermione and left them. I hope he stays safe - and I really hope that Hermione and Harry stay safe too. (hide spoiler)]
Chapters 17-24: (view spoiler)[HOLY SHIT! WHY SO MUCH HEART BREAK IN SO MANY CHAPTERS?!?! WHY DOBBY?!? He didn't need to die. I didn't need to cry. Harry didn't need to cry!! OTHER THAN THAT, Ron is back and I'm super happy that he found his way back to Harry and Hermione. Then Hermione ends up getting tortured which was slowly breaking my heart - then dobby steps in and rescues them and what does he get for all of that help?? DEATH. Seems highly unreasonable. I'm sad...so freaking sad. I want voldemort to die. I want all of the death eaters to die. (hide spoiler)]
Chapters 25-32: (view spoiler)[AGAIN SO MUCH FUCKING HEART BREAK PEOPLE! Because there's even more death - Snapes.
AND I'M CRYING NOW PEOPLE. Why do I do this to myself?!
It's not like this is the first time I've ever read these books -
no I'm just torturing myself over and over even thought I always know the outcome. Other than the super sadness this book will dish out - the school scene is epic. I absolutely love Professor Mcgonagall because she is such a super bad ass. CAN'T WAIT FOR MORE DEATH.... EATERS TO DIE. (hide spoiler)]
Chapters 33-epilogue, aka..
Finished: (view spoiler)[OMG THAT BATTLE SCENE WAS FUCKING EPIC AS FUCK! I'm so happy that Harry finally defeated Voldy.
Seriously it took forever and I'm so glad it's done. ALSO,
THAT EPILOGUE = <3 <3 <3

HARRY IS WITH GINNY. They have three kids which equals a shit ton of sex and I am one hundred percent on board with that relationship. Hermione is with Ron which was obviously going to fucking happen. Draco is still alive - which I guess I can deal with..

I'm so happy. Beyond happy. I love this series even though it pulls my heart out of my chest and stomps on it repeatedly. I will probably forever love it. Now I need to watch the movies asap! (hide spoiler)]

[Laura (acquariusgb)]

I've started Book 1 this morning. It's been 15/16 years since I read Harry Potter. I read the first book after the movie came out.

Still , except for the parts shown in the movie, the rest is all new! LOL

[Laura (acquariusgb)]

Chapters 1-5
(view spoiler)[ Most parts I really forgot about. I think in the book the Dursleys are even meaner than in the movies. Some scenes were better in the movie: for example the boa part when in the movie Dudley ends up behind the glass, or the no post on Sunday gag. But the magic of discovering these places isstill there. And I completely forgot that Harry met Draco before Hogwarts. I mean the boy getting the robes was Draco, right? (hide spoiler)]

[Laura (acquariusgb)]

Also, it might be mentioned in the other books but I'm wondering what happened to Harry's grandparents? Where are Petunia and Lili's parents or James's parents? I mean, they were quite young when they were killed.

[Laura (acquariusgb)]

chapters 6-10
(view spoiler)[I think the book and movie complement each other.
Some parts are better in the book some parts in the movie.
I didn't realize that there's actually a month apart between Harry's birthday and the first day of school. Awkward!!!!
Loved the train scene. Everyone meeting. And the sorting hat!I'm a proud hufflepuff!
Missed the scene in the movie when Ron and Harry are late for McGonagall class.
And kudos to whoever wrote the line "She needs to sort out her priorities" after Hermione says "I'm going to bed before either of you come with another idea to get us killed or worse...expelled!" That line always made me laugh and I didn't realize it wasn't in the book! Noooooo....
I also wonder why they never had Peeves in the movie, He is a fun and annoying character in the books. (hide spoiler)]

[Laura (acquariusgb)]

Chapters 11-15
(view spoiler)[I just love Christmas at Hogwarts! I so would like to visit the studios in London at Christmas time with all the snow and decorations! Finally the trio is together!!! I forgot that Neville had more of a major role in the books. Poor sweet guy in the forbidden forest with Draco! And the Quiddich games and then school life.... love it!
(hide spoiler)]

[Laura (acquariusgb)]

Finished
(view spoiler)[Even if I knew how it was going to end it stills is thrilling to read the chapter when they go down the trap door, solve the obstacles and Harry discovers Quirrell and has his first confrontation with Voldermort. And then a nice happy ending. It was great jumping again in this world through the books. (hide spoiler)]

[Laura (acquariusgb)]

I've started the second book.

Chapter 1
(view spoiler)[The Dursley are really horrible, horrible people. At least in the movies they are bearable but in the books you just want to punch them.
Dobby! : D (hide spoiler)]

[Laura (acquariusgb)]

Chapters 2-4
(view spoiler)[Poor Dobby... he just wanted to help and he made things worse...
I want to live in a house full of magic. Dish that clean themselves (yes, I know there's the dishwasher for that! LOL )
maybe something that cleans the house on its own.
You go Mr. Weasley! (hide spoiler)]

[Laura (acquariusgb)]

Chapters 5-10

(view spoiler)[Lockhart must be the most annoying character of the series. I still don't understand how can an intelligent young girl like Hermione still defend him. It can't be just blind devotion to your teachers.
Poor Harry! It must be a weird feeling not having bones. *shivers*And the first human victim is here.... (hide spoiler)]

[Laura (acquariusgb)]

Chapters 11-15
(view spoiler)[Note to yourself: never read a chapter about spiders before going to sleep! LOL
I don't know what to think about Draco. The Draco in the books is more opinionated than the Draco in the movies. Mostly I think it's just a child repeating his fathers words. I don't think a child can already be so horrible, at least I hope so.
Poor Hermione! Even if she is a bit annoying in this book she didn't deserve that. (hide spoiler)]

[Laura (acquariusgb)]

Chapters 16 - End

(view spoiler)[Great ending. I liked Tom Riddle's monologue. In the book it gave more details than in the film. Still.... Dobby is a free elf!!!
: ) I think the second time around I preferred it and change my rating to four stars. It's on my least favourite films. (hide spoiler)]

[Anna 'Bookbuyer']

***RESTARTING JUNE 1ST!***

[Trinity]

I can't get enough. Lol. I just rarely get to share the love. So seeing other's thoughts will be fun.

[Kaya]

Ooh, I'd love to join! I've only read the entire series once, which was three years ago LOL

[Kaya]

Chapters 1-5
(view spoiler)[I forgot just how funny this series is! And oh my gosh, Draco is a total jerk. Also, Nagini is the snake Harry released from the zoo, which is insane! (hide spoiler)]

[C.P.]

Did you guys start with the first book?

[Alaina]

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[Ashy Khaira]

Chapter 1-4 (view spoiler)[ omg i so hate the dursleys.like really hate them and dobby too.like why dobby...why.why be so mean to harry?i get you want him safe but dont.loved the part when the weasleys saved harry from the dursleys with the flying car.oh and lovedddd mrs weasleys reaction after that.couldnt stop laughing (hide spoiler)]

[Ashy Khaira]

Chapter 5-8 (view spoiler)[ wow dobby went and sealed the gate.and on top of that the boys flew to hogwarts?only to be whipped by the whomping willow.yikes.i so hate lockhart....i wanna kill him...yup i do (hide spoiler)]

[Ashy Khaira]

Chapter 9-12 (view spoiler)[ hmm interesting quidditch match.not liking that the victim list of petrified students keeps growing.who is causing them to get petrified?poor hermione turned into a cat....please check the hairs next time (hide spoiler)]

[Ashy Khaira]

Chapter 13-16 (view spoiler)[ i so hate percy. i could have killed him many times over the book.how did hermione finally realize it was the basilisk and figure out all this before getting petrified.uh oh ginny got brought into the chamber. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashy Khaira]

Finished (view spoiler)[ oh yay i so love that gilderoy lost his memory after trying to wipe both harry's and ron's memory.hate voldemort all the more,but the diary idea was genius.glad for fawkes and the gryffindor sword tht helped harry. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashy Khaira]

Chapter 1-5 (view spoiler)[ wow i so hate marge.why is she such a mean ass?like cant she be nice to harry instead of insulting his parents.you may say that you aint insulting petunia's family but you are.and also loved it when marge swelled up like a balloon and harry didnt get punished.hate the dementors and wonder how sirius escaped azkaban.and yay hagrid is a teacher (hide spoiler)]

[Ashy Khaira]

Chapter 6-10 (view spoiler)[ hmm why didnt anyone tell harry that sirius was harrys godfather?i love how fred and george gave harry the map.it was fun.i sooo hate snape.i wanna smack him ugh.and also why does crookshanks keep trying to attack only scabbers? (hide spoiler)]

[Ashy Khaira]

Chapter 11-15 (view spoiler)[ how the heck is hermione doing all the classes.she seems so stressed up.i loved it when she smacked malfoy.i really hate that buckbeak is going to get killed cause of malfoy's lies (hide spoiler)]

[Ashy Khaira]

Chapter 16-19 (view spoiler)[ wow scabbers was hiding in hagrids home so whose blood was on rons bedsheet.wtf....sirius is innocent and scabbers is peter who was the one who betrayed the potters. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashy Khaira]

Finished (view spoiler)[ i still hate snape.just cause he hates remus and sirius he doesnt want to listen to the truth because of the grudge he holds.Love that dumbledore helped harry and hermione free buckbeak and sirius by sending them back 3 hours.would have loved to see the durselys reaction to harry informing them that he has a godfather who is a convicted murderer (hide spoiler)]

[Ashy Khaira]

Chapter 1-8 (view spoiler)[ omg i hate fudge and Percy. Fudge rather not trust harry n dumbledore and court danger.Percy willingly betrayed his family.Finallt petunia came to her senses (hide spoiler)]

[Ashy Khaira]

Chapter 9-16 (view spoiler)[ oh wow i so hate dolores.what kind of sick punishment is that?and on top of that not really learning defence?goood idea hermione had (hide spoiler)]

[Ashy Khaira]

Chapter 17-24 (view spoiler)[ ugh i hate that malfoy git.he provokes harry and the weasleys and gets them suspended for good from quidditch.And also hate umbitch....for what she did to hagrid and in regards to the education decrees.how is harry able to feel what voldemort feels or even see such things like arthur being attacked?feels sorry for neville...what bellatrix did to his parents.and where did kreacher disappear to? (hide spoiler)]

[Ashy Khaira]

Chapter 25-31 (view spoiler)[o.o how the heck did the ten deatheaters escape azkaban?did dementors help them or what?wow harry even went and gave an interview.hope umbridge and fudge accept the truth now.how dare umbridge try to get rid of trelawney?and oh wow firenze is giving classes at hogwarts.how do the rest of the cantaurs feel about it?hmm interesting seeing the truth on why snape hates the marauders.lol love how minerva set umbridge in her place again.omg hagrid brought back a giant who is also hagrid's brother?wtf? (hide spoiler)]

[Ashy Khaira]

Finished (view spoiler)[ ouch not a good time for harry to see into voldemorts mind during his astronomy exam.LOL i cant believe how umbridge got tricked and sent to the centaurs.oh no sirius died.why did bellatrix have to kill him.and what was the full prophecy?it broke...noo.feel sorry for harry :( serves fudge right that he finally sees voldemort is back and has to admit he is wrong and the dememtors working for voldemort....fml. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashy Khaira]

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Chapter 1-6 (view spoiler)[ why was tonks so different?what is she upset about?i so hate slughorn.like seriously hate him.and also what was it draco showed the guy at borgin and burkes.i also like how fred and george have such a sensenof humor.could draco be a death eater (hide spoiler)]

[Ashy Khaira]

Chapter 7-12 (view spoiler)[ lol i love how harry always runs from all of slughorns invitation by having quidditch practice.i hate malfoy....and also who is the prince person whose book harry is using? (hide spoiler)]

[Ashy Khaira]

Chapter 13-18 (view spoiler)[ interesting how all the lessons that harry had wirh dumbledore has got to do with voldemorts past.who hurt katie?ooo learning apparition.and also what was the memory that slughorn altered.and wherr is malfoy disappearing off to? (hide spoiler)]

[Ashy Khaira]

Chapter 19-24 (view spoiler)[ why did harry use sectumsempra on malfoy.Also why did cormav mess up so nicely and showing off during a quiddiych match instead.now he has to have detention every saturday.could the place harry went and hid his book be where malfoy hid (hide spoiler)]

[Ashy Khaira]

Finished (view spoiler)[ how on earth did the death mark get on the astronomy tower?wow how could draco have done what he did?thank god harry warned hermione and ron just before he left that this could be possible.and snape killed dumbledore.nooo whyyy?the fudge?the halfblood prince is snape?and levicorpus is the spell he created?o.o bill got attacked by greyback....does this mean that he will turn into a werewolf if fenrir was not a wolf at that time?thank god for the felix felixes potion. (hide spoiler)]