Have gotten all seven endings of Shadow of Memories (Shadow of Destiny in the U.S.) that include both B endings and the EX ending. Currently sitting on 77% average for all levels (100% for two levels) and know that I'm still MISSING one ending. I know this because the last movie that I unlocked show an extra scene in an epilogue section that I've NEVER seen before and I, supposedly have ALL the endings, beside, my epilogue is at 91%. Have this sneaky suspiscion that I need to get 100% on ALL levels in order to get extra ending. Must do more.
Obsessed me?... Yes, terribly. Eike is cute and blond, and Homunculus kick so much arse.
Moving on, Luc lent me his copy of Order of the Phoenix (thank you Luc *huggles*) I was planning to read it a bit each night. I ended up finishing it in one night. I like it, I like it so much that I went out and bought my own copy the very next day. And this is saying a lots, considering I have never been a fan of the Harry Potter books, I read them because of curiousity, but damn, after this book I think I might have to change my opinion on the whole thing.
I've heard people say that they felt empty and bleak after reading it, I don't think we were reading the same book. I was practically jumping up and down in happiness after reading the novel. I just don't see the bleakness.
Yes Sirius died, it is terrible, I'll probably be in denial until I see the body, but it wasn't that bad, it isn't like Rowling haven't been priming us for death. It happens, children die, people who should've received better in life dies. It is sad, it is horrible, whatever, it is life. Deal with it.
And how else is it bleak? I personally think it is a wonderful thing to see Dumbledore acting human because of compassion. It is reassuring to know that even he can make a mistake because of humanity, becasue of love.
The Wizarding world being racist and betraying Harry's trust. Hello, this have been happening in the past four books, what makes this so new in this book?
Harry being alone because Sirius dies. WTF?! Harry have never been so fucking surrounded by those that truly cares for him. He didn't stand alone at the end, Neville (he so rocks), Hermione, Ron, Luna, and Ginny were with him. They refused to let him go alone and stood by him, and when they were hurt, the cavalry arrived (was I the only one who had the Indiana Jones theme running thru her head when Sirius and the others came to the rescue?). Hell, when he was returning home they ALL came and had a nice chat with the Dursleys. When was the last time he had this much support? This much trust? Yeah sure, crappy deal and all, but damn it, for the first time ever, Harry have more than Ron and Hermoine by him. He have OOTP and the DA and perhaps, more information and trust than ever. Yes, there is responsibility, there is sadness, but he isn't alone anymore! (and yes, Sirius death did affect him deeply, but the fact of the matter is that there are others who cares, and Luna did make it slightly better).
Also, there seem to be a lots of rants and ravings about how Harry is acting all angry and feeling betrayed, how he seem to be a snot nosed teenager. Well, news flash, Harry should be angry, Harry have been betrayed, and Harry is a snot nosed teenager, at least he go out and does things instead of moping... too much.
But I love this book for all the above reasons and so much more. Sirius' family, the part with James, Lupin, Sirius, and Snape when they were younger. DA, they risked so much. Umbridge is the creepiest villain, ever, she's pure evil I tell you. The twins leaving Hogwarts. And perhaps the part that was the coolest, Harry performing crucio on another human being. I just love the book, I love all 766 pages of the book. Love it.
I want to write Harry Potter fan fiction. This is always a sign of just how bad things have gotten.
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I believe Harry knew, deep down, that dumping everything on Snape was irrational but felt like doing so anyway because it was overwhelming and there's only so much blame he could put on himself before he goes nuts.
Exactly, And Snape does make such a easy target, and Harry can only blame the ones he doesn't care about.
I think Sirius' death was horrible, and because he was my favourite character, I was really upset. I was happy with Harry's reaction to Sirius' death, but I think I ended up wanting to hit Dumbledore. *laughs*
Sirius death was horrible, and like I said I'll be in denial until I see the body (yeah, he's my fav character as well). But it needed to happen, and I have enoughttheories about it I can write a whole essay; astronomy, astrology, Greek mythology, Druidic rituals, the whole shebang, I just need to think on it a bit more. But yeah I wanted to scream and hit Dumbledore, but I think I was just glad to know that he can make mistakes. And damn it, to know that all of his mistakes came b'cos of love and compassion was a real kick in the guts. It is helpless anger with no aim. *sighs*
I agree with people saying that the book is more of a background story --
Definite backstory, but such a good back story ^_^ ALthough the no progression is definitely there as well, I jsut saw the novel as a character progression section.
We learn about the prophecy. I personally thought the prophecy thing was a bit weak, a bit shaky, but nonetheless fulfilling, not empty or bleak. At least we've a general answer as to why Voldemort is after Harry.
Oh gods, the prophecy was just, just, urk. Star Wars miment I had. *snickers* but it was the prophecy that you sort of hear in bits when Harry breaks the orb that interest me. The whole Solstice bits, I keep on going back to how Rowling never put anything in her books without a reason, and now my brain is going in many other directions.
But yes, it was shaky at times, and yes, it was more of a background story, but I love it anyway because she finally made Harry into the person I wanted to see. More flawed, more human, and someone who is willing to perform crucio. It is fulfilling, not empty or bleak. I'm so glad someone agrees with me ^__^
See that was the thing, Harry had always came across as a flat, card board cut out of a hero for me, and because of it I could never really like him. Until this book. I love him now for all the above reasons you have pointed out.
But yeah, showing negative emotions isn't bad. It's showing nothing but negative emotions that sometimes annoys me, like Snape, or Draco, who seems happy only when something bad happens to Harry and his friends. Harry isn't supposed to be perfect. Yeah, he's heroic, but does he want to be? No. He somehow always ends up being playing the hero, and when he fails, he's going to be understandably bitter. It's not bad, it's to be expected.
I actually hated Harry through the first two books, thought he was okay in the third, and started disliking him again in the fourth book. But now, I really do appreciate every facet of Harry's personality.
Me too, I was practically humming at those parts. It was sad, but I wanted this Harry, I have wanted Rowling to go there for the longest time.
I did ask for Sirius angst, but I wasn't expecting death before I started reading. It wasn't very surprising though... I guess after all those chapters dedicated to Sirius, it only made sense for him to bite the dust and further Harry's angst. I do believe he's dead because, well, in the interview JKR was seemed very upset when she wrote the death scene. Not to mention, ["It was definitive. And the person was definitely dead."] Oh, but I'm a pessimist anyway, and thinking otherwise is against my very nature. I think it's easier this way. XD
I may not like Dumbledore because I'm still emotional about Sirius' death, but I'm glad he's not so all-knowing anymore. I didn't like him before for that. For the same reason, I've also started liking James because -- OMG -- he's not perfect. He wasn't nice, but he wasn't mean, and I'd feel a lot more sorry for Snape if it didn't say he tried to curse James as often as James tried to hex him. Even Harry was slightly relieved to hear his father hadn't been prefect, maybe because he'd been trying to measure up to James' legacy? If both father and son (and mother) had been perfect, then I think I'd end up hating the entire Potter family. *laughs*
Definite backstory, but such a good back story ^_^ ALthough the no progression is definitely there as well, I jsut saw the novel as a character progression section.
Oops. I made it sound like the prophecy was fulfilling, but I meant to say that the book itself was fulfilling and not empty or bleak. I really liked it -- not as much as Prisoner of Azkaban, but definitely as a close second. *laughs* It is a fulfilling, background story, and I expect it'll tie the past, present, and future nice and neatly in the next book.
This was so long, maybe I should've blogged about it instead. *laughs*
.... or maybe it's just my sense of my twisted sense of humour ^^;;;
And yeah, I'm pretty sure that Sirius is dead, but you know, the body -need- to be seen before I can be 100% positive he's dead.