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Krillin · 07-19-2007, 10:33 PM

Just reserved my deluxe edition fifteen minutes ago. Local bookstore is having a midnight fest with costumes and stuff. I just plan to pop in, pick up my book, and leave.

Won't even be able to read it until Saturday night though. I have to work, and if I start reading it, I won't be able to stop. =(

This topic is, by the way, spoiler free for Book 7, but there might be spoilers for books 1-6 (probably 6 in particular). If you haven't read books 1-6, be warned.

Oh, and I don't have official Staff backing on this, but I would hope that anyone who disobeys the "no spoiler" rule is banned on the spot. Staff has been strict on similar subjects such as this, and I hope the same applies here.

Amadeus · 07-19-2007, 11:01 PM

It will probably be the best book of the entire series. J.K. Rownling gradually made each new book darker in atmosphere. Deathly Hollows will probably very near the darkness of Lord of the Rings. I must say, I can`t wait to read it.

Tobias · 07-20-2007, 12:17 AM

I've had the regular edition reserved for quite sometime. Deluxe doesn't interest me. I am now in hyperventalation mode. Its soooooo cloooooose.

I've been reading it since the first book (finished the first actually shortly after the second was released int he US) and have been hooked since. Its literally been part of my life, which is why when my friend tried spoiling it for me (image of a page in the book with something underlined, I closed before I caught anything) I threatened to rip his balls off. "Its just a book!" Well those are just your testicles aren't they, fucker?

**Android-18** · 07-20-2007, 01:06 AM

I started reading harry potter in grade 8, when I was 13. I would go to this group thing where we would read and talk, cuz it helped me get over my dad. Harry potter didn't seem to be very big then, but maybe I was oblivious. I just saw the book and started reading it and liked it a lot.

I didn't read the last book, I wanted to, but then my ex told me the ending. I'm not sure if I belive him or not, but it was disappointing.

I just saw the movie the other day, and I do want to start reading again. I think I'm going to start from the first book, and by the time I get to the 6th the 7th should be easy to buy.

I saw on the news that people have been putting captures of the books pages on sites, and leaking spoilers all over the internet, and that they're trying to track these people down.

Josh · 07-20-2007, 02:37 AM

I preordered in February, it shall be delivered to my doorstep on Saturday. Buwahaha.

Jewtastic · 07-20-2007, 06:59 AM

Ha....Costco always has enough, my mom buys it that day, I can read it that night. Who needs this fancy preorder shit.

Warako · 07-20-2007, 08:51 AM

I read the book, alright imo, I was never a huge fan of Harry Potter but it the book was good.

Super Buu · 07-20-2007, 12:56 PM

Massively looking forward to this. I'm just worried because I only read the last book once, when it first came out. In my mid-teens I read them over and over and over, so I have the plots for all the other books memorised. That said, I can remember the events of Book 6 clearly enough, so it should be a fun ride.

Krillin · 07-20-2007, 01:28 PM

Cell Jr. Wrote:I read the book, alright imo, I was never a huge fan of Harry Potter but it the book was good.

You haven't read Book 7 yet. Unless you've somehow been snuck a copy (which any sane bookstore wouldn't do, as Scholastic would promptly halt all other shipments from their company to that bookstore, effectively putting profits in jeopardy), you're mistaken. It comes out tonight.

Aqua · 07-20-2007, 02:18 PM

I've read it. Harry Potter Dies.

Did this thread say no spoilers?

JK. I've never read the books, I enjoy the movies too much.

Kami · 07-20-2007, 05:02 PM

Apparently there have been copies leaked out early - some photographed and put on the net, there was someone else who shipped a bunch early and are getting sued by Scholastic (the publisher) and J.K. Rowling is all "Womp Womp Don't ruin the book for the kiddies!" which is easy to do. Nobody is making them get online and punch "Harry Potter 7 Spoilers" into Google. She just wants more money. I need to go see the new movie - I've never read the books. I only read dirty magazines these days =(

Tobias · 07-20-2007, 06:12 PM

Kami Wrote:Apparently there have been copies leaked out early - some photographed and put on the net, there was someone else who shipped a bunch early and are getting sued by Scholastic (the publisher) and J.K. Rowling is all "Womp Womp Don't ruin the book for the kiddies!" which is easy to do. Nobody is making them get online and punch "Harry Potter 7 Spoilers" into Google. She just wants more money. I need to go see the new movie - I've never read the books. I only read dirty magazines these days =(

Ohohoho. No, you see, people enjoy spoiling it for others. Especially when that person is not expecting it. Ever see the video from the last book where the guy goes around shouting spoilers at people in line at midnight? YTMND had hidden links that people passed around and all other manner of traps. My own friend tried it this time around, like I said earlier. JK doesn't need more money, maybe she just feels for people like me who want to enjoy the book. Or... you know... more money.

'Though you might be interested int he hoard of harry potter porn. I hear there's some nice Draco/Harry stuff.

Kami · 07-20-2007, 06:23 PM

Right. There were shirts that said "(That one character) dies on page number ____" (I don't want to ruin it if someone doesn't already know) and I'm sure the occasional asshole who runs by a line at a store and shouts out loud at everyone because they think it's amusing to foil something which someone else gains enjoyment from. That is what I don't get, when someone is curious about something and wants to know what it really is they don't need someone to come blitzing in and ruin their chance for a moment of discovery. Even if it is just in some book they really like, it's still a chance for someone to go, "OH! WOW!"

I think the people who go and do that or pull some stunt like buying a PS3, Wii or X-Box 360 and then smashing it in front of the people in line just to say "Here's what I think about all your hype and fan driven excitement!" are immature jackasses. They're mad that they aren't involved with this clique (I got it right that time!) of people who have all bonded over some commonality they all share. Anyways, sounds like the last book is going to be good.

Waffuru · 07-20-2007, 06:37 PM

The book was taken off the computer of someone who worked at the publisher. You can get it online, I know who dies!

Warako · 07-20-2007, 06:40 PM

It's fine if you don't believe me Krillin but tomorrow after you've had read the book we can discuss it.

**Android-18** · 07-20-2007, 06:57 PM

How did you get the book then, Cell Jr.? However you got it, I doubt it was in a legit manner.

Kami · 07-20-2007, 07:06 PM

Waffuru Wrote:The book was taken off the computer of someone who worked at the publisher. You can get it online, I know who dies!

QFE

Jewtastic · 07-20-2007, 07:32 PM

Yea, it was leaked like 3 days ago. Sucks but I wont read anything until the book is in front of me.

Krillin · 07-20-2007, 10:17 PM

Alright CJ. You're not lying. Further, my respect for you just passed through the crust, mantle, and core, and is currently residing in the pits of hell. Don't think it can go any lower, but hey, we'll have to see what else you do.

For the record, I believe Miss Rowling has been publishing these books for charity since book 4 or 5. If memory serves, she's not making a single cent off the most recent books.

Kami · 07-20-2007, 10:26 PM

She's already worth more than the Queen...but that isn't really saying much.

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