Rowling, J.K ; Harry Potter and the Philosopher's (Sorcerer's) Stone (Harry Potter #1) - Informal Buddy Read; Start date November 10, 2014 - REVISIT - July 5, 2017 - REVISIT - 12 May 2018 - REVISIT Sept 1, 2020

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My favourite book is Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire as I found the first 3 books were written with too young an audience for me (I read them as an adult). I wasn't going to continue but as I had the first 4 (got them in a deal when Goblet of Fire came out) I thought I might as well read the 4th one. I loved it and now the series is one of my faves.

Favourite movie is Half-Blood Prince. I think it was because I hadn't watched any of the movies or read any of the books in awhile so watching it was like catching up with old friends.

[Jex]

❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Styxx Anaxkolasiღ♥ღ wrote: "Just finished read chapter 7 [spoilers removed]"

I don't know what's a spoiler and what's not, so I'll just write everything in spoiler tags!
(view spoiler)[I could have sworn Peeves was in at least one of the movies because I remember not liking the way he looked, but I guess I'm just thinking of seeing the actor that was supposed to play him. In my head Peeves looks like one of the mean ghosts from casper even though I know that's not what he's supposed to look like. I can see why they took him out since he doesn't really push the plot forward. (hide spoiler)]

I plan on starting my re-read tonight, but I'm mostly just here to talk about it since I've read all the books at least twice. Every time a new book came out, I reread the whole series, which means I've read book 1 at least 7 times, and less and less as you go up in book. Although I don't think the series really begins to pick up until book 3.

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Jex wrote: "❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Styxx Anaxkolasiღ♥ღ wrote: "Just finished read chapter 7 [spoilers removed]"

I don't know what's a spoiler and what's not, so I'll just write everything in spoiler tags!
[spoiler..."

Book 3 has been and will forever be my favorite. I actually stopped reading the series at the second book because I found it boring (I was basically a kid when I was reading it too).

[Jex]

I remember I was in High School? Middle school? when my mom gave me the 1st book as a bday present. I looked at her like, "really mom? a kid's book?". Then one night I was bored and picked up the book and read it all in one night because I was hooked. I can definitely see it being hard to get into the first two books though. I have trouble re-reading them because so little happens.

I think my favorite is probably book 6 because (view spoiler)[I really love all the background story on how Voldemort came to be how he was. A nice view inside the him mind and why he became how he is (hide spoiler)]. I also really love Book 7 because it's soooooo chop full of action! Not a boring moment from page 1 to page end!

PS - I love that spell check recognizes Voldemort as a word.

[Justin]

Goblet of Fire is my favorite, too. I felt like it was a turning point for the series, and I loved the new characters and new events introduced. Things definitely get darker in this one.

[Anita Reads]

I wanted to start the book today, but my sister isn't home (and I have to borrow it from her), but I'll get it tomorrow, and I'll start it then.

I agree with Justin, Goblin of Fire is my favorite too, but I think Deathly Hallows comes next.

[❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Daryl Dixonღ♥ღ]

I finished reading the book and I loved it, I'm glad I waited so long before rereading it since for me it felt like I was reading it for the first time again.

[Storm]

Since I'm reading the book for the first time, I don't have a favorite of the series, and I haven't seen all the movies either but I did like the first few movies. :D

I think because I've seen the movies and did some Pottermore stuff I know a bunch already so it's going very slowly for me and it's seeming boring right now but World building is always a slow go so that's expected. I kinda regret not picking this book when it first came out, I think I would have loved it XD but I was looking for books on Mythology and such at the time. *shrugs*

(view spoiler)[So far I really disliked Draco's tone, in the Robes shop. 'I think I'll Bully them to get me a broom'. Oi. e.e; And Hagrid's awesome, standing up to the Dursley Family for picking on Harry. X3 (hide spoiler)]

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Kristin wrote: "So I finished this today which is the same day I started it. It was an easy read. While there were parts that bored me I found it interesting enough to keep my attention. I don't think I would say ..."

The clever thing about this series is that as Harry grows up over the series the books change to reflect that - the stories get longer and more complex, they get darker, relationships are more complicated and characters/situations become less black and white re the question of whether they are good or not.

[Storm]

Just reached chapter 10!

The further I go in the story the more interesting it's becoming. :o I definitely see where movies and book are different but I recognize so many of the lines and it makes me SO glad the movie stuck so close to the book, considering time limitations and whatnot.

Can't wait to finish and start the next in the series!

[❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Daryl Dixonღ♥ღ]

I Wondering the same thing, would we use this thread for the whole series or are we gonna have separate threads. Now that I have read the first book I have to keep going with my reread of them all.

[[deleted user]]

It would be kind of convenient if we could use the same thread for all of them...I think if we set it up as a 'series read' we can do that.

[Anita Reads]

Yay, I just got the book from my sisters, and I'm ready to start :)

[RachelvlehcaR]

Karen wrote: "
Chapters 3- 12
Oh it is so wonderful to go back in time like this. I guess I have forgotten so much of this book in the 10 years since I last read it!
Favourite bits so far ;"

Karen, I started re-reading it yesterday and couldn't put it down. I ended up reading the entire book yesterday. :)

(view spoiler)[I agree with you. It took me back to the memories that I had forgotten about. It does set it up for the rest of the series. (hide spoiler)]

[RachelvlehcaR]

❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Styxx Anaxkolasiღ♥ღ wrote: "Chapters 3-5

Reading this again makes me really dislike the Dursley's.

chapter 5 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Stephanie, yes she did have it all planned out. I remember her saying that she had the very last chapter of the last book written while she wrote the first book. She really knew the direction she was going. She reflected back to it and said if she thought about it she'd have the ending different. (hide spoiler)]

[❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Daryl Dixonღ♥ღ]

I'm thinking about starting the 2nd book soon.

[Imke]

Started re-reading yesterday. I stopped counting how many times I've read/seen this series. I have the set 5 times, paperback - Dutch, paperback hardcover mix - English, ebook - Dutch, ebook - English and the DVD's. I would love to have the audiobooks as well, but they are expensive, 212 euro for the set.

Anyway I've read chapters 1-3
I like the start, but the best things are yet to come. This is my favorite thing about reading books more than once, you know what comes next and looking forward for your favorite parts. Also I seem to discover new things in the story.

Aunt Petunia always makes me think of my aunt. Not when it comes to character, but more the way she is described. My aunt is realy nice, definitely not like Petunia.

I'm looking forward to the next few chapters (view spoiler)[When Harry meets Hagrid. I like the relationship they have, it feels like a nephew with his favorite uncle. Going to Diagon Alley and visiting Gringotts, getting a wand. And seeing Hogwarts for the first time, making friends. (hide spoiler)]

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So started rereading tonight. Realized it has been a seriously long time since I read the first book. I will probably also finish it tonight lol It is so good and clear, and I'm picking up on all the little hints. My favorite parts so far (that are literally taking me back to my childhood *tear*):

(view spoiler)[ - The description of Diagon Alley. I had completely forgotten how magical (both sense of the word) it seemed when I first read it. I remember the description of the smell of the Apothecary the most, and Harry meeting Ollivander.

- Meeting the Weasley's 'for the first time' was the happiest point of my day.

- I had completely forgotten why Hagrid wasn't allowed to use magic, and how Harry first met Draco. (hide spoiler)]

I can't wait to read the next one awwwww

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❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Styxx Anaxkolasiღ♥ღ wrote: "I'm thinking about starting the 2nd book soon."

I say go for it and just keep using this thread.

[Kristie]

Maybe you could suggest the mods switch this to a series read in the buddy read folder, so they'll be sure to see it.

I'm still hoping to join in on this discussion as a re-read, but running out of time to do so. I'm so jealous of all you people that can read a book in one day! I can never do that.

[Jenn]

I would have to say that Goblet of Fire is my favorite too...it's kind of the last book before things get very bleak. I didn't like 5 very much. I hate that female teacher...I forget her name.

I'm rereading the Sorcerer's Stone right now. This will be I think my 8th time reading it, but I haven't read it since the last book came out so it's good to be back. I love the Harry Potter series this time of year in particular. Don't know why.

Anyway....I'm on chapter 7 ... they're just about to be sorted into their halls.

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Kristie (~ Gaildis, of the Elves ~) wrote: "Maybe you could suggest the mods switch this to a series read in the buddy read folder, so they'll be sure to see it.

I'm still hoping to join in on this discussion as a re-read, but running out ..."

To be honest, Harry Potter and anything under 200 pages are probably the only books I could read in a day lol Although sometimes, when I'm waiting in agony to get assignments back, I'll read more to just distract me.

[Jenn]

Kristie (~ Gaildis, of the Elves ~) wrote: "I originally read this book because a neighbor of mine refused to let her kids read it when it first came out. She said that she was religiously opposed to her children reading it. So, of course, I..."

I remember this line of thinking too...and then I found it funny when I went to DC in 2008, and went to the Bookstore at the National Cathedral there were books comparing Harry Potters good morals and values to Christianity...I guess they figured, if they can't beat him, put a positive spin on it and join?

[Jenn]

I got sorted into Griffindor on the Pottermore site too.

[Kristie]

Ha! That's so funny, Jenn.

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Jenn ~ Nemirdis wrote: "I got sorted into Griffindor on the Pottermore site too."

So...I'm in this HP weight loss challenge on MFP and they ask you sorting questions, etc. And in other quizzes and Pottermore, etc. I try to get sorted into Ravenclaw because it just seems to fit me, so I answer the questions that kind of go along with learning. But I always get Gryffindor. Every time. Not complaining, just think it's funny. The Sorting Hat can't be tricked ;)

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(view spoiler)[ I also forgot how long it took them to become even remotely friendly with Hermione. (hide spoiler)]

[❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Daryl Dixonღ♥ღ]

Taryn wrote: "❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Styxx Anaxkolasiღ♥ღ wrote: "I'm thinking about starting the 2nd book soon."

I say go for it and just keep using this thread."

Yeah, but would it count as a BR?

[ilovebakedgoods (Teresa)]

I'm not sure when I'll get around to this one, since I'm already behind on both buddy reads and regular library books that are coming up due soon.

Taryn, your comments on how reading it again after all this time has really made me anxious to get to it! Oh, to have a disposable income and servants so I could sit on my butt reading all day, everyday, LOL!

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ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) wrote: "I'm not sure when I'll get around to this one, since I'm already behind on both buddy reads and regular library books that are coming up due soon.

Taryn, your comments on how reading it again aft..."

That is literally my heaven. Although for some unknown reason, I would also like to be speeding along on a train or in the middle of the ocean on a ship at the same time.

By the way, just finished, and it was much more magical this time around, knowing what I know, and building myself up for rereading a book that made such an imprint on my childhood and most of my friends' childhoods.

Off to the second!

[❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Daryl Dixonღ♥ღ]

Talking about Harry Potter, I don't know how I forgot since it's on my bookshelf but for Christmas last year my brother and sister-in-law bought me a wand.
It's Professor Severus Snapes wand

I never took a photo but I looked it up on google and here is what it looks like.

[Priscilla]

❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Styxx Anaxkolasiღ♥ღ wrote: "Talking about Harry Potter, I don't know how I forgot since it's on my bookshelf but for Christmas last year my brother and sister-in-law bought me a wand.
It's Professor Severus Snapes wand

I nev..."

That looks cool! I don't know, but I think it looks way better than Harry's wand. And yea I got Harry's wand last year too! Now everytime I reread or watch the DVD, I'll hold it and swing it and point it and pretend like I'm a wizard. Weird, I know. ;D

[Anita Reads]

Nice Stephanie, that's awesome:)

So I finally got started on it, and read the first 4 chapters, (view spoiler)[and as usual with this book it's a little boring start. Although Rowling writes so beautifully that it's still good, and I noticed the little things that connects even to the last book that I hadn't noticed before. Usually I also think that the time Harry spend at Dursleys is a little boring, but I know once Harry gets to Hogwarts everything changes for the better (hide spoiler)]

[Karen ⊰✿, Fiction Aficionado]

Very nice Stephanie!

[[deleted user]]

I just started my reread, and (spoiler if you haven't seen all the movies or read all the books) (view spoiler)[ it's nice to read about the day after baby Harry "defeated" Lord Voldemort and see the wizarding world's celebratory reactions (hide spoiler)]. I agree with everyone's sentiments that it feels good to fall into this magical world again.

[Ari]

Talia wrote: "I just started my reread, and (spoiler if you haven't seen all the movies or read all the books) [spoilers removed]. I agree with everyone's sentiments that it feels good to fall into this magical..."

I just started too, and (view spoiler)[ I love how the celebrations are in Dursleys pov, so he's all weirded out by them. (hide spoiler)]

[Anita Reads]

Kristin wrote: "Kristie (~ Gaildis, of the Elves ~) wrote: "Maybe you could suggest the mods switch this to a series read in the buddy read folder, so they'll be sure to see it.

I'm still hoping to join in on th..."

I think it very much depends on a book. I know with HP 7 I was happy I started reading it over the weekend as I couldn't put it away, and read all through the night.

I can also read most books in one day.

[❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Daryl Dixonღ♥ღ]

I started reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Chapters 1&2

All I have to say is that I really hate the Dursleys, they are such horrible people.

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❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Styxx Anaxkolasiღ♥ღ wrote: "I started reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Chapters 1&2

All I have to say is that I really hate the Dursleys, they are such horrible people."

They really are. But they also seem oddly realistic. I've met people like them before, you know? They might be a little more caricature-y but still.

I'm starting The Chamber of Secrets Too. This is my least favorite HP book, but hopefully I'll like it more than the first time I read it.

[❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Daryl Dixonღ♥ღ]

Taryn wrote: "❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Styxx Anaxkolasiღ♥ღ wrote: "I started reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Chapters 1&2

All I have to say is that I really hate the Dursleys, they are s..."

Yeah I guess there are people like that out there, i'm lucky to say I haven't met anyone like them.

I have to say it is my least favourite book and movie, When I was younger I hated the voice of the snake in the movie it was so creepy.

[Anita Reads]

Here's a thought (view spoiler)[Am I the only one who wonders why Hermione wasn't put in Hufflepuff, because of her eagerness to prove how clever she is. In the sorting hat song it said something like that. Just something I never really thought about until now (hide spoiler)]

Also (view spoiler)[Hermione is super annoying in the first book. I forgot all about that. (hide spoiler)]

Anyway I'm a little over half way with the book now.

[❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Daryl Dixonღ♥ღ]

Anita wrote: "Here's a thought [spoilers removed]

Also [spoilers removed]

Anyway I'm a little over half way with the book now."

(view spoiler)[I would have thought she would have been put in Ravenclaw before Hufflepuff.

Here is what is says about each house:

Set Gryffindors apart;
You might belong in Hufflepuff
Where they are just and loyal,
Those patient Hufflepuffs are true,
And unafraid of toil;
Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw,
If you've a ready mind,
Where those of wit and learning,
Will always find their kind;
Or perhaps in Slytherin,
Where you'll meet your real friends,
Those cunning folk use any means,
To achieve their ends.
(hide spoiler)]

[Anita Reads]

❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Styxx Anaxkolasiღ♥ღ wrote: "Anita wrote: "Here's a thought [spoilers removed]

Also [spoilers removed]

Anyway I'm a little over half way with the book now."

I would have thought she would have been put in Ravenclaw before H..."

Huh, I guess it's translated differently in Danish. (view spoiler)[I know she's in Gryffindor because of the whole story being centered around Harry, Ron and Hermione (hide spoiler)]

[Imke]

Comments chapters 4-6 of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

I agree with everyone from the moment you step onto Diagon Alley the magic starts. I always love to read the names of witches and wizards. They almost always have something to do with their subject.

I just arrived at Hogwarts and the sorting is about to happen. (view spoiler)[ Hermione says on the train that she hopes to be in Gryffindor eventough she might fit betterin Ravenclaw. We know from Harry's sorting that the sorting hat takes preferences into account, maybe that's why she is a Gryffindor. (hide spoiler)]

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Imke wrote: "Comments chapters 4-6 of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

I agree with everyone from the moment you step onto Diagon Alley the magic starts. I always love to read the names..."

(view spoiler)[ I remember having this conversation with someone else. I think Hermione is just generally braver than she gives herself credit for. She sticks to her guns, even when people don't agree with her. I think both of those traits are inherently Gryffindor rather than Ravenclaw. Ravenclaws, to me, remind of me of being studious for knowledge's sake, not necessarily practical knowledge, which is what Hermione is all about. She likes to apply her knowledge to the real world and share it with other people (even if they aren't willing to receive it lol). That's my take anyway. (hide spoiler)]

[Anita Reads]

Taryn wrote: "Imke wrote: "Comments chapters 4-6 of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

I agree with everyone from the moment you step onto Diagon Alley the magic starts. I always love to r..."

(view spoiler)[I think that's the reason, too. She also develops a lot during the book (as well as the series as it continues). (hide spoiler)]

I finished the book btw. I still liked it as much as last time I read it. I stick to my 4 stars for this one. There were some things that I'd forgotten about, which was a pleasant surprise.

[[deleted user]]

Have we decided whether we are going to talk about Chamber of Secrets here?

[❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Daryl Dixonღ♥ღ]

I think it should have a separate thread, it might get confusing talking about book 2 when everyone else is talking about book 1.

[Jenn]

Finished Sorcerer's Stone last night. Starting Chamber of Secrets.

[Jenn]

Anita wrote: "Nice Stephanie, that's awesome:)

So I finally got started on it, and read the first 4 chapters, [spoilers removed]"

I agree with you Anita. The summers are hard for me.