This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on July 20, 2007). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.
And here begins a 48-hour-ish period of self-imposed exile from the ‘net. Due to time’s slow march around the globe, Muggles across the world are already diving into the final year of adventures at Hogwarts, and while Prairie and I will be receiving our copies tomorrow (thanks to the express owls dispatched from Amazon), due to a prior engagement (a wedding that I’m assisting with photography duties for), we won’t actually be able to read them until Sunday (as Prairie is being kind enough to wait until we can read our copies — one for each of us — together).
So — while we may check e-mail accounts — all else is off limits, to prevent any possible spoiler trolls sneaking past and ruining the fun.
Until we’re done, then…
Never got into the Potter thing, which is just as well, because I probably have enough addictions already. I haven’t even bothered to search for a spoilers site yet (primarily because I don’t really know the characters and probably wouldn’t understand the spoilers anyway).
One of my co-workers praises the Potter books, primarily because they motivated his son to read.
By the time you see this, I assume that you will have finished the book. Hope Rowling didn’t pull a Sopranos on you.
Hurry up and finish! I’m dying to hear the thoughts of another Potter fan. I went to Wal-Mart last night and plowed through the book by early evening tonight. LOVED IT!