Thought of the Day:
In Half-Blood Prince, the movie, was it really
necessary to include the scene with the waitress
flirting with Harry?
RGW
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Happy New Year! Welcome to 2010!
Did you know...
Wormwood is the herb used in making the liqueur
absinthe which, if consumed in large quantities
over time, can cause complete paralysis.
The Greek word for Wormwood means "without
sweetness" and it is because of its bitterness that
the plant symbolizes grief or something poisonous
to the soul.
Wormwood is used in magic to raise the dead.
Alternately, because it is said to have psychic
powers, it is also used as protection - or to
summon helpful spirits to ward off misfortune or
death.
Ril
| 1 January 2010 |
Thought of the Day:
Amazon named three books associated with the Harry
Potter series on their Top Ten Best-Selling Books
of the Decade.
RGW
| 2 January 2010 |
| 4 January 2010 |
Thought of the Day:
Even though I don’t think Twilight can be elevated
to the level of Harry Potter, the Real Ginny
Weasley is Team Jacob...for those of you keeping
track...
RGW
| 5 January 2010 |
As promised, I give you more Once and Future King
book notes. Right this way, friends...
Ril
| 7 January 2010 |
Word of the Week:
Flibbertigibbet: (noun) a silly, flighty, or
excessively talkative person.
I'm in so in love with this word I might marry it!
Cas
| 8 January 2010 |
Thought of the Day:
Are they really re-marketing the Harry Potter video
games by having all the characters played by Legos?
People are really going to buy each game again just
because they're Legos now? REALLY?
RGW
| 10 January 2010 |
Thought of the Day:
Summarized from the thoughts of several adult Harry
Potter readers, I think the older audience is
appalled that Harry gets sent back to Privet Drive
every summer.
It’s definitely not typical of a children’s novel
to have the main character return to an oppressed
life after being rescued (i.e. Cinderella, Snow
White and the Seven Dwarves, James and the Giant
Peach...).
RGW
| 11 January 2010 |
Word of the Week:
Torpor: (noun) lethargic indifference; apathy.
Much like the boys’ reaction to Hagrid’s plight
with Buckbeak.
Cas
| 12 January 2010 |
Did you know...
In the language of flowers, a Lily means majesty
and honor; purity of heart.
Ril
| 13 January 2010 |
| 15 January 2010 |
Thought of the Day:
I remember they considered turning Goblet of Fire
into two films, and I remember how happy I was when
that idea fell through. I’m thrilled that they are
trying to preserve as much of the book as they can,
but my logical brain can’t handle it. There are
seven books...there should be seven movies.
RGW
| 16 January 2010 |
Thought of the Day:
How much do you think Tom Riddle already knows
about horcruxes when he asks Prof. Slughorn to
describe them?
It seems like he already understands them and is
only searching for the answer to how many he can
create.
RGW
| 18 January 2010 |
"I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my
people’s pain. I have wept for love of them."
- ~ Daniel L. Schutte
Rest in peace, Uncle Jimmy. We'll miss you and
love you always.
Books and Wands
| 19 January 2010 |
Thought of the Day:
I actually have a package of Harry Potter paper
plates that have gone unopened for the past 8
years. I am saving them for a special occasion and
have yet to find anything quite special enough...
RGW
| 21 January 2010 |
Thought of the Day:
I’m so happy they are bringing back John Hurt to
play Mr. Ollivander in Deathly Hallows. I know he
only had a small scene in Sorcerer’s Stone but he
won me over.
RGW
| 22 January 2010 |
Thought of the Day:
Daniel Radcliffe claims that so far shooting
Deathly Hallows has been the toughest yet. This
better be good...
RGW
| 24 January 2010 |
Thought of the Day:
It’s a little unrealistic that Hermione hadn’t read
The Tales of Beedle the Bard before receiving the
book from Dumbledore.
Even if she hadn’t grown up in the wizarding world,
we know that she did an intensive amount of
research after receiving her admittance letter to
Hogwarts.
Knowing that she even went to great lengths to
memorize books such as Hogwarts: A History, I
believe she also would’ve dabbled in the literature
of their culture.
RGW
| 25 January 2010 |
Word of the Week:
Plenipotentiary: invested with full power.
As a noun, it refers to a person who has "full
powers". In particular, the term commonly refers to
a diplomat who is fully authorized to represent
their government as a prerogative (e.g.,
ambassador).
As an adjective, plenipotentiary refers to that
which confers "full powers".
Cas
| 26 January 2010 |
Thought of the Day:
Just got the Half Blood Prince DVD...still LOAVE
(love/loathe) the movie but the special features
were totally worth it. There’s an in depth look at
the new Harry Potter themed world at Universal
Studios. I for one didn’t realize they were
creating such a detailed version of Hogwarts castle.
However, RGW is hopelessly devoted to Disney World
and is still deciding if it’s worth the trip...will
keep you posted.
RGW
| 27 January 2010 |
Thought of the Day:
An example of what a devoted fan I am: Freshmen
year of college, I got into trouble for coloring in
my Harry Potter coloring book in the dorms. I guess
my friend and I were a little too excited about it,
and my RA knocked on the door and said that there
had been a noise complaint. If that isn’t devotion,
then I don’t know what is.
RGW
| 28 January 2010 |
Did you know...
The name Regulus was given to the constellation Leo
by the Romans. The name means "heart of the lion."
It can also mean "little king" or "paw of the lion."
Now that's a strange thing to call a Slytherin and
proud Black family member, no?
Ril
| 30 January 2010 |
Thought of the Day:
The recommended age for reading Harry Potter is
between the ages of 9 and 18...does it matter that
I read the first book at age 19?
RGW
| 31 January 2010 |
Thought of the Day:
You're never too old for Potter!
Ril
| 1 February 2010 |
Thought of the Day:
I sort of wish there had been a part for Colin
Firth in the Harry Potter franchise...too late now,
I guess.
RGW
| 2 February 2010 |
News of the Day:
It's been confirmed...Deathly Hallows will be
released in 3D!
RGW
| 3 February 2010 |
Thought of the Day:
I wonder if Emma Watson will ever be cast in a
movie that requires her to do an American
accent...and I wonder how it would sound...
RGW
| 4 February 2010 |
Thought of the Day by RGW:
I think the only actor that appears in both the
Harry Potter and the Narnia films is Warwick
Davis...I’m still doing my research to see if there
are any more.
And Happy Birthday to Danielle!
Love from Books and Wands
| 5 February 2010 |
Ah, the joys of shoveling snow. I'm zonked now, but
lucky for you RGW sent over this loverly new bio.
Go check it out, it's got a bit of a scoop
concerning the Deathly Hallows movies...
Ril
| 6 February 2010 |
Congratulations to the New Orleans Saints. I think
my happiness for them might come mostly from their
logo. ;)
Anyone who wants to celebrate Emma's birthday in a
very cool way can check out this website. They've
got an awesome idea for a birthday project. When
you submit, write in the subject line: "EW BD
Project from B&W".
Ril
| 8 February 2010 |