Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

rebbierae · Post by **rebbierae** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:32 am

Are people here in to Harry Potter? Will anyone be going out at midnight tonight to purchase the new book?

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:34 am

"Into it" is probably an understatement where I'm concerned...LOL I'm going out shortly to get there at 6 when the party starts so I can get an early number to be one of the absolute first to get the book at midnight, then I'm going back at 10 for the party and to wait patiently. I post on a message board about HP, and I'm actually so obsessed with a certain character that I've had an essay about him published in a mass-marketed book...heh. I know what I'll be doing tonight...reading.

rebbierae · Post by **rebbierae** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:37 am

Which character? Wow, that's cool! I didn't get started on them until fairly late...when they first came out I didn't think I'd enjoy them at all. But my (now) 12 year old nephew made me read them and I just love them! Can't wait for tonight! Are you going to stay up ALL night long and see how far you can get?

tnpartsguy · Post by **tnpartsguy** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:39 am

I have an express lane voucher from Book-A-Million to get mine tonight, but I'll probably wait until tomarrow, I'm still a bit jet lagged from being in SLC all week, and I just got in at midnight last night.

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:41 am

The character...don't laugh...is Severus Snape. He's cool. So complex. I love him because you can interpret him so many different ways and he's so fun to analyze. I didn't get into it until the first movie came out, then I read the first four books in the course of about a week because I loved it so much. I only went to see what the whole big deal was about, and boy am I glad I did!I stayed up as long as I could when OotP came out, but ended up in bed by about 6. But I kind of rushed through the book and had to read it again to get the details, so I think I may take my time and savor it a little more this time. Are you going to a midnight release party?

sloth · Post by **sloth** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:49 am

My wife and I didn't get into it until after the first movie. Then we read the first 3 books right away. I don't believe Goblet of Fire was out yet. As soon as that one came out we read it. OOTP, we were the first ones to checkout at wal-mart here last year. We'll be there at midnight tonight as well.I haven't anticipated this one as much as the last one, but still can't wait to get it.

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:50 am

GoF was out at that point but it wasn't in paperback yet...I had to get it from the library because I was cheap.

sloth · Post by **sloth** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:53 am

Ok, I think we got it as soon as we finished POA.3 paper backs for us and 2 soon to be 3 hard backs. Will probably go buy the original 3 in hardback some time.

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:55 am

I have all the hardback versions now...I found them on special on Amazon a couple years ago in a box set...no tax and free shipping...woohoo!

rebbierae · Post by **rebbierae** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:56 am

I'm not sure if I'll get there at midnight or not. I have my copy reserved at B&N, but normally I don't stay up too late anymore. And I have to work at my pt job tomorrow at 8:30. But my best friend will be there for the release so she'll get mine if I don't make it--but if Im still awake at that time you bet I'll go! I need to actually go BUY them all for myself--I borrowed my nephew's copies, but I'd love to read them again.

sloth · Post by **sloth** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 7:01 am

I think I've read each book at least 3 times. OOTP maybe only twice.

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 8:11 am

Man, the shopping center where our BN is, is just nuts all the time as far as parking is concerned, and it's real interesting tonight. But most of the people weren't even going to the store, they were going to all the restaurants and other stores...sure hope it's better when I go back at 10. But I'm #58...yay!

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 9:13 am

I'll probably get around to checking out as a book on tape at some point, but that last one really sucked royal. harry whining through the whole book, just wanted to slap him and tell hin to get over himself. So annoying, I am in no hurry wahtsoever to hear the next. You all be sure to tell me if he is still a self centered wuss crybaby in the new book, if so, it will save me some time

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 9:26 am

I think that was supposed to be Harry's 15-year-old-ness coming through... It was kind of annoying though.

tnpartsguy · Post by **tnpartsguy** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 9:37 am

I have all of them in hardcover, books 1, 2, & 4 are 1st editions.

millster · Post by **millster** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 9:45 am

I love the books. I'll wait to get this one though, I got busy with working and rennovating my house some time ago and haven't had a chance to read them since finishing the first book. Well, that and I started reading through some of my Kafka again and got too involved with it... anyway I'm going to start reading again and get myself caught up. They're just so much fun.

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 9:47 am

Oooh you've totally got to get caught up! They've gotten progressively better with each book, IMO...but the third was still the best. I can't manage to get connected to watch JKR read the first few pages of the book on scholastic.com

millster · Post by **millster** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 9:50 am

Oh, I plan on it.In fact, I may just start this weekend.

Luna · Post by **Luna** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 12:23 pm

The books are so much better than the movies! So many rich details and little bits that I miss when they are adapted, especially as the books have gotten longer and more must be cut to make it fit into the movie.I debated getting my copy tonight, but I am going to wait until after work tomorrow. If I get it tonight, I will want to start reading, so I won't get much sleep and will be antsy at work. Waiting to read it is one thing, but starting and wanting to get back to it is much worse!The third book was probably my favorite as well. I enjoyed the last one a lot, but forgot about all the whining. I like how the plot keeps thickening...I am curious to see what Neville's role will be in the new book.

GMJAP · Post by **GMJAP** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 12:55 pm

I really enjoy the books, though I won't be anywhere but bed at midnight! My sister-in-law pre-ordered as soon as that was possible, though. The HBP will likely be on my Christmas list.I just read the last one a few months ago. Harry was pretty whiney, but if you ever spend any time around 15 yr olds that's pretty much par for the course. I also agree that the books have gotten better and better, and thankfully so have the movies which I've also enjoyed but not nearly as much as the books.Oh- did anyone else think Harry was a little harsh on Cho Chang?

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 1:45 pm

Back home with book in hand.....my receipt states that my book was purchased at 12:03. My friend and I were 3rd and 4th in line. Woohoo!

millster · Post by **millster** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 1:51 pm

Bah! I still have an hour to wait.Actually, I'm thinking I might just wait until tomorrow. Might be easier that way.

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 1:52 pm

Quote, originally posted by silverawd26 Â»I do not know how to read... eh? Doesn't that make it difficult to browse and participate in interweb message boards?

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 1:53 pm

Hopefully you can still get one...that store was *packed*!

millster · Post by **millster** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 1:54 pm

Well, honestly given the stack I have to read yet, if I have to wait a month or more to find it, I'm sure I'll survive.

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 2:01 pm

At this rate it may be a month or more before anyone can find a copy...LOL

Mr. Poopypants · Post by **Mr. Poopypants** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 2:09 pm

Eh, I never got into the whole Harry Potter thing, I watched the first hour of the first movie, got bored and fell asleep.

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 2:14 pm

Blasphemy! Um, er, actually, I have absolutely no clue about anything Harry Potter, so I'm worse off than you.

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 2:17 pm

We can change that, not to worry...

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 2:34 pm

Quote, originally posted by silverawd26 Â»^^^^ haha??? What you talkin' bout Willis?

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 2:39 pm

With the number of copies of this book that they printed, she should have titled it "Haryy Potter and the End of Trees"

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 2:41 pm

hahahaha! C'mon man, no need to get this taken into the PA...

Mr. Poopypants · Post by **Mr. Poopypants** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 3:04 pm

Quote, originally posted by Kari Â»We can change that, not to worry... RUN CP!!!! Zig zag back and forth too.

kostby · Post by **kostby** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 3:31 pm

My son read the fourth HP book in 10 hours. He was 9 at the time! He wanted to go to the store at midnight, but I made him wait until morning.Personally, I'm waiting for the 'JK Rowling Employee Discount for Everyone' before I commit to buy a copy for myself.

binary · Post by **binary** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 12:07 am

I was never interested in HP until I caught myself intently listening to my wife read the 4th book to my daughter in the next room. I must have turned the TV volume all the way down... and didn't notice until she was done for the night.Now I have to go back and start with book 1...

Luna · Post by **Luna** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 11:58 am

I have my copy!!40% off at the Border's Express store at the mall. It is 30% off for everyone, 40% for those who pre-ordered. I can buy two more copies at that price tomorrow if I wanted too...they limited us to 3 copies and had stacks of them there. There was a huge preorder list, too.

AZViking · Post by **AZViking** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 2:28 pm

My wife picked up her copy this afternoon from Borders (40%off) and she's already up to page 80 or so. I started book 5 this evening. She got me hooked on them when she wanted to go to the first movie.

kostby · Post by **kostby** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 2:49 pm

(Without intentionally trying to start a 'Political Asylum'-rated thread about store choice...) Half Blood Prince was $15.78 (about 47% off) plus tax for anyone and everyone at the local Wal-Mart, somewhat better than the $17.99 (40% off) I've seen advertised elsewhere.

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 11:50 pm

They must have changed their price...the last time I saw it on the web site, it was $16.66...which I found to be an extremely funny coincidence.

sloth · Post by **sloth** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 8:02 am

We got ours at walmart. It had to of been about 12:15 as they didn't put the books out until 5 after and then this little brat cut in front of us in line. About 30 people there waiting and only 3 kids.

scherry2 · Post by **scherry2** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 9:35 am

I pre-ordered thru amazon.com and got 2 for $16.00 each. it was $17.00 each but amazon sent me an email saying I was getting a $1.00 credit for each copy i ordered. got it yesterday in the mail and my son has 5 pages left. must be good.

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 10:58 am

I've never been much into Fantasy/SCI-FI much but I do like the HP series

kostby · Post by **kostby** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 2:11 pm

My 14-year-old son just finished it - elapsed time under 6 hours! He began at 6 p.m., stopped for dinner, watched a little TV, and was done before midnight! Do I have to mention that he's a voracious reader!

rebbierae · Post by **rebbierae** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 11:21 pm

I WANTED to just stay up all night and finish it, but then I decided I'd rather ENJOY it--take the time to really read it, and not speed read to be done with it! I'm on chapter 12 right now...could be a LOT further along if I hadn't had to work my damn part time job all weekend! Read a review yesterday saying it's the BEST in the series so far...what do you guys think?

sloth · Post by **sloth** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 11:27 pm

I think it's the best so far, I'm only about halfway through though. Hermione seems to be getting on my nerves more than the previous books.

rebbierae · Post by **rebbierae** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 11:32 pm

She is sort of RIGHT about everything isn't she? Kind of a do-gooder.

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 12:48 am

Quote, originally posted by silverawd26 Â»Any of the guys know what she looked like?And this matters because? LOL

sloth · Post by **sloth** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 3:31 am

She was a single mother at the time of the first book, maybe the second. She's married and has two more kids with her husband.I might be off a bit but that information should be pretty close.

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 4:00 am

Quote, originally posted by silverawd26 Â»She is 38 years old and a single mother (I think), read up on her and the amount of money she is pulling on from these books. And I think she does not look too bad either if she was only 20 years younger and I was 5 years younger.I know plenty enough about the author, I was just wondering why it mattered whether or not the guys had seen her...LOL(And yes, she is married now, has one child with her previous husband and two, including a new baby, with the current one.)

GMJAP · Post by **GMJAP** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 4:54 am

Quote, originally posted by silverawd26 Â»I was trying to point out that she is not bad looking and actually is pretty creative and the fact that she was a struggling single mother to what she is now.I thought you were just coming out of the closet on being so desperate you're now combing library shelves for dust jackets with hot author pictures....