by Jennifer Hodge
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CONNECT WITH OTHER HARRY POTTER FANS AT "THE WITCHING HOUR"

July 20, 2007 09:20 AM EDT (Updated: July 20, 2007 07:20 PM EDT)
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THE WITCHING HOUR: Give Your Two Knuts About All Things Harry Potter

It's the final countdown for the arrival of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.  We are sending out a howler to all Gather Muggles, witches, warlocks, and villains to join us in the Gather Books Essential (books.gather.com) from 2 p.m.-3 p.m. ET today (Friday) to talk about all things Harry Potter.  So bring your conspiracy theories and speculations on how the series will end!

 

VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB

And once you're reading the book, we will be hosting a virtual book club in the Gather Books Essential (books.gather.com) for the next week.


Saturday, July 21st   and Sunday, July 22nd from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. ET (books.gather.com)

Monday, July 23rd through Friday, July 27th from 2 p.m.-3 p.m. ET (books.gather.com)

 

 WIN A BORDERS GIFT CARD

Each day, we will post a Potter trivia question at the end of each Witching Hour article.  If you answer correctly, your name will be put in a random drawing to win a $20 Borders Gift Card.

 Jessie Voigts was the lucky winning of yesterday's random drawing.  Congratulations Jessie!

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                              FRIDAY, JULY 20, 2007 EDITION OF "THE WITCHING HOUR"

 

TRIVIA QUESTION: To have the chance to win a $20 Borders gift card in our daily random drawing, you need to pick the correct answer and publish it in the comment thread below any time after 2 p.m. ET.  Good luck! 

                                  

                                  What is Harry's wand made of?

 

   

And to get the Quidditch Golden Snitch in flight, let's kick off the discussion with this…… 

Will Dumbledore come back to life? 

Do you think Harry's parents will make an appearance in the last book?  


 

 

 

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 
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Comments: 115

Kim ohhh I wish.... Jul 20, 2007, 2:01pm EDT
its made with a pheonix feather inside it, the same thing a lord voldemorts, which is why they connected in the book GoF, the feather came from Faux, Dumblebor's pet, which on occasion has saved Harry by delivering the sorting hat which Harry pulled Godric Gryffendor's sword out of during the CoS.
Fallon Zschiegner Jul 20, 2007, 2:02pm EDT
Answer: Holly and Phoenix feather (Fawkes' to be exact)
Jennifer Hodge Jul 20, 2007, 2:04pm EDT
Wow, I need to dig deeper and find a trivia question that is much harder.

In the meantime, any thoughts on the following questions?

Will Dumbledore come back to life?

Do you think Harry's parents will make an appearance in the last book?
jessie voigts Jul 20, 2007, 2:06pm EDT
lucky me!! wow!! thank you!!

yes, phoenix feather, the same as voldemort's...

i hope that dumbledore is alive - it seems crazy that he would die the way he did. UNLESS he did it to distract from a possible ultimate purpose by snape...crazy. hope not! sometimes he (dumbledore) drives me crazy, how much MORE advice and help he could give harry and doesn't...
Janell W. Jul 20, 2007, 2:07pm EDT
Holly and phoenix feather (one of the only two fawks gave. the other being part of lord voldemort's yew wand.)
Kim ohhh I wish.... Jul 20, 2007, 2:07pm EDT
I think that Lilly and James will make another appearance, but only as a memory of others, the last time they did it was when the wands connected... and that was a 'fluke' I don't see that happening again...
Kim D. Jul 20, 2007, 2:08pm EDT
Phoenix feather from Fawkes' and the other is in Voldemorts wand.

I don't think Dumbledore will return... but I think he will influence things from the 'other side'.

The same with Harry's parents. I doubt if they'll come back to life but who knows.

Wouldn't it be neat if Voldemort does die, that when he does everyone he's killed over the years would come back to life? Be a neat ending to the story.....

My daughters' and I will be anxiously awaiting midnight tonight at Borders in our local mall... they're both dressing in costumes.
Jennifer Hodge Jul 20, 2007, 2:09pm EDT
An open question: I'm wondering when you read the books, if you envision the actors in the movies? They are so indelibly married to the characters in my mind that I have a hard time not picturing them as I read. I did not have that problem with the first book because the movie didn't come out until later.
Denise B. Jul 20, 2007, 2:09pm EDT
Holly with Falks the Pheonixs' Feather as it's core
Janell W. Jul 20, 2007, 2:11pm EDT
Dumbledore is completely dead(i wish he wasnt), though i believe he has a way to comunicate and guide Harry still. My question is why was dumbledore writing to Aunt Petunia BEFORE he left Harry on his door step? (it says it in JK's FAQ)
Gail M. Jul 20, 2007, 2:11pm EDT
Dumbledore is dead. Sirius is dead. Dumbledore was dying before the night on the tower. He however has left information and guidelines for Harry. His sleeping portrait will help the order and Harry and, of course, Headmistress McGonagall
Kim ohhh I wish.... Jul 20, 2007, 2:13pm EDT
Jennifer... I didn't have that problem, I only read the 1st 3 books after I saw the movie, and was addicted... but now, yes, I see Daniel Radcliff in my head when I think of Harry and would have a serious problem if one of the main characters didn't return... I had a big enough problem with the original Dumbledor died and they HAD to replace him...

and I'm draggin my sister out with me tonight to wait at Borders, were making it a "date" were going to see the newest movie, eat dinner, then go get in line for my book..
Janet "Jax" B. Jul 20, 2007, 2:14pm EDT
Holly wood with a phoenix feather core...
Lynda Klee Jul 20, 2007, 2:16pm EDT
Holly and phoenix feathers....Dumbledore should come back to life to help Harry, just as a phoenix comes back to life...if only long enough to save Harry, which kind of answers the Snapes question....Dumbledore has always been saying Snape is ok....I think he used a particular version of a forbidden spell that rendered Dumbledore deathlike as to fool Voldemort....
Denise B. Jul 20, 2007, 2:16pm EDT
I think Harry will live. JK said DD was dead and would not be pulling a Gandaulf. So as much as I wish it wasn't so ... BUT IT would be cool if he did. Say he somehow tapped into the power of his pheonix and can somhow be reborn then take an aging potion (premade by Snape: Who is GOOD) and whamo he would be back Younger and better than before. But I am dreaming.
Janell W. Jul 20, 2007, 2:17pm EDT
Rowling has also answered a poll question on the Fidelius Charm. (in her FAQ) Will Harry be able to enter the house in Godrics Hollow? Harry was in it as a baby, but does that count as having the location from the secret keeper (wormtail)?
Kim ohhh I wish.... Jul 20, 2007, 2:17pm EDT
I dunno guys, I just can't see snape being good!! hes always been a jerk and so hateful!!!
Jennifer Hodge Jul 20, 2007, 2:17pm EDT
Kim, I agree with you. It would have ruined it for me too if the main actors did not come back. However, Dumbledore wasn't a problem for me because his face is mostly covered with his beard.
Kim ohhh I wish.... Jul 20, 2007, 2:19pm EDT
True, but you always know!
jessie voigts Jul 20, 2007, 2:19pm EDT
i do see some of the actors when i read the book - snape for sure, and the first actor of dumbledore. most of the other ones, though, i see the images in my mind that i had first. it is hard to change it, your ideas of how people look, in books...

i think that his parents will come back as ghosts or memories or whatever they do, to try to help and save harry...
Denise B. Jul 20, 2007, 2:20pm EDT
Sirius should come back, and help Harry if DD can't, But DD should be able to talk to Harry through his portraits and other means. Also JK said The Mirror will come back into play: possibly Sirius telling Harry to get him out from behind the VEIL???
Kim ohhh I wish.... Jul 20, 2007, 2:20pm EDT
So who is wating in line tonight with me, or is having it sent to them..
Janet "Jax" B. Jul 20, 2007, 2:22pm EDT
Dumbledore is dead...there's no way to bring him back. Sirus is probably dead, but I'm not quite sure on that one... We don't know enough about the item he fell in to.

Harry's parents are dead also...but what about extended family? Perhaps we will see other relatives of Harry's father...

People were lined up at Barnes and Noble at 9 a.m. this morning. NOw it's raining, so they are all standing out in the rain...he,he,he...I hope it stops before we have to get there and stand in line.
Denise B. Jul 20, 2007, 2:22pm EDT
Still debating whether or not to go tonight or to just go at like 3 a.m. not sure I can handle the crowds.
Jennifer Hodge Jul 20, 2007, 2:24pm EDT
In Boston, they are having a great Harry hoopla in Harvard Square. Restaurants will be open until midnight. They will be showing the latest Potter movie. I'm sure it will be absolutely packed. I'm debating on whether or not to fight the crowds of Muggles although we do have a couple of Harry Potter costumes floating around our Gather offices. Take a look at the fun we had today. http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977061822
Janet "Jax" B. Jul 20, 2007, 2:24pm EDT
Personally, I think Molly Weasley will die in this book...perhaps Neville Longbottom...and Professor Snape
Denise B. Jul 20, 2007, 2:25pm EDT
REALLY!!! 9a.m.??? Why?? It will still be the same book tomorrow, why do they need to get in line so early??? That just sounds crazy to me.
Janet "Jax" B. Jul 20, 2007, 2:25pm EDT
My daughter is already getting her Harry Potter stuff on.
Jennifer Hodge Jul 20, 2007, 2:27pm EDT
Did anyone read that "The Parisien" newspaper in France printed the ending? They printed it upside down so those who wanted to read the book first would not be tricked.
Kim ohhh I wish.... Jul 20, 2007, 2:27pm EDT
I would wait till 3am, but I just can't!! I can have the book done by then!! I have to know what happens.. but I don't wanna know before I read it.. i hate spoilers
Janet "Jax" B. Jul 20, 2007, 2:27pm EDT
We talked to a couple people in line....they got off work today just to stand in line...I think they are nuts! I'm a hugh Harry Potter fan, but standing in a thunder and lightning storm is crazy.
Denise B. Jul 20, 2007, 2:27pm EDT
I think Molly would be the obvious choice to die as she was the most afraid for everyone else. But I hope it isn't her, but I doubt she could take having one of her kids be killed and would rather it was herself than one of them.
Janet "Jax" B. Jul 20, 2007, 2:28pm EDT
Molly is a pure blood and related to a lot of the dark wizards...
jessie voigts Jul 20, 2007, 2:29pm EDT
jennifer- what a fun article that was, with the gather team in costume!! whoo!!

one benefit of living in a small town is that the lines are really short. 15 min, max. i'll head there at a few minutes til midnight, and then the line will be gone by the time i get there. ok, so no good restaurants, or places to do fun things, but...;)
Kim ohhh I wish.... Jul 20, 2007, 2:29pm EDT
I read somwhere that JKR was annoyed that some people were publishing the endings, like in the major newspapers and stuff.. I understand, its their jobs, but come on... this is like a world renown phenomenom.... (ok.. i can't spell today)
Denise B. Jul 20, 2007, 2:30pm EDT
Well I have 2 kids so standing in line all day is not an option. But running down in the middle of the night is. so I will see what I can manage.
Janet "Jax" B. Jul 20, 2007, 2:30pm EDT
My kids and I decided that we aren't going to read any spoilers...that would spoil the whole book for us...
Kim ohhh I wish.... Jul 20, 2007, 2:30pm EDT
I live in a small town too Jessie, but when they come out in force!! WHEW, walmart be warned!!! lol.... I like to joke that I'm one of few who can read, but you know! lol
Janet "Jax" B. Jul 20, 2007, 2:31pm EDT
I live in a suburb of Atlanta...way too many people around here...if you didn't preorder a book here, you won't get it.
Denise B. Jul 20, 2007, 2:33pm EDT
Spoilers don't bother me. It's just like gong to a movie when you have already read the book, you may know whats going to happen but it's the getting there that is the fun.
Kim ohhh I wish.... Jul 20, 2007, 2:33pm EDT
I have mine on pre-order, I just have to go GET it!! Its nice knowing I can be 1st or last and I'll still get my copy tonight!!
Joy S. Jul 20, 2007, 2:33pm EDT
Harry's wand is made of holly with a core of phoenix feather (from Fawkes).
Kim ohhh I wish.... Jul 20, 2007, 2:35pm EDT
Hi joy, welcome to the discussion
Jennifer Hodge Jul 20, 2007, 2:36pm EDT
Who is your all time favorite Harry Potter character besides the protagonist himself? I really like Hagrid, although Neville is a close second.
Kim ohhh I wish.... Jul 20, 2007, 2:37pm EDT
I've always beena huge fan of the Twins, Fred and George... They like to stir up trouble, and are always around to help in a bind...
jessie voigts Jul 20, 2007, 2:40pm EDT
i like the twins, too, they crack me up. i like snape, and also hagrid. harry's tiresome a lot, so i like to focus on the other characters...

walmart, we avoid. still, i am glad to have my whole day tomorrow planned out!!
Denise B. Jul 20, 2007, 2:41pm EDT
Hermoine, she is a lot like I was at her age. But I love Snape and All the Weasleys too. Mrs Weasley is more like I am now and Mr W is just too FUNNY with all his muggle questions. They are all great characters.
Kim ohhh I wish.... Jul 20, 2007, 2:42pm EDT
I have mine planned too... its to read!!! possibly eat at some point, maybe sleep a little.. but reading is a must!!!

I got some gather gc's to borders that Im using tonight, nothing better than a new Harry Potter book... than a FREE Harry Potter book!!! 0_o
Janet "Jax" B. Jul 20, 2007, 2:42pm EDT
Luna Lovegood was a great addition...She cracks me up...though Neville is my favorite non-main character character.
Denise B. Jul 20, 2007, 2:43pm EDT
what are gather gc's?
Janet "Jax" B. Jul 20, 2007, 2:44pm EDT
I'm wondering if Petunia actually has some magical powers that she's repressed over the years...perhaps Lily wasn't a muggle after all...
Jennifer Hodge Jul 20, 2007, 2:46pm EDT
Good point about the Weasleys jessie. Speaking of the Weasleys, do you think Percy Weasley will be reunited with his family? Do you think Bill Weasley will turn into a werewolf?
Janet "Jax" B. Jul 20, 2007, 2:46pm EDT
I do think Bill will become a werewolf... Percy could end up dead due to his alliances with the wrong people..I wouldn't miss him.
Denise B. Jul 20, 2007, 2:46pm EDT
I agree Harry can be a bit tiresome, kind of like Luke Skywalker in Star Wars when he is whinning through the first two movies.
Kim ohhh I wish.... Jul 20, 2007, 2:48pm EDT
Denise: Gather gc's are the Gift Cards you get in the mail once you cash in your points.... I figured the reason i got on this site was to vote on the Snape good or evil thread, to I might as well use it to find out!!!
Wide Eyed Jul 20, 2007, 2:48pm EDT
I definitely don't think Dumbledore will come back to life. I DO think he will serve some greater purpose though. I would not be surprised if James and Lily made another appearance. What about Sirius? Anyone have any opinions on that?
Haven't made up my mind if Snape is good or not, I think I dislike him too much but I trust Dumbledore!

As far as the actors are concerned, I think I definitely associate the characters with the actors in my head, except some that I don't think look like them. For example, Umbridge is still a very toadlike creature in my head, and Dumbledore doesn't look like that actor in my mind either. (He's not a very good Dumbledore) I am pleased that the casting directors chose such a great cast!

Answer for trivia: The wand is made of holly with a phoenix feather core taken from Fawkes.
Saira Wasif Jul 20, 2007, 2:50pm EDT
Holly and Phoenix feather for its core.
Jennifer Hodge Jul 20, 2007, 2:50pm EDT
We will have a virtual book club to talk about the new book starting tomorrow night at 7 p.m. in the Books Essentials (books.gather.com). I'm sure many people will have finished the book by then and many will not have finished it. Do you think we should discuss specific Chapters each day? Any thoughts Potter fans?
Kim ohhh I wish.... Jul 20, 2007, 2:51pm EDT
Percy, is probably the only character I could live without in these books...
Nancy S. Jul 20, 2007, 2:52pm EDT
I'm afraid I am a bit of a party pooper - no waiting in line, I pre-ordered from Amazon and will get my copy of the book on Saturday morning. I can't wait! I think Dumbledore is dead, but I think there will be some kind of communication from him. After all, he is an extremely powerful and clever wizard AND he has a phoenix as a pet, there has got to be something to that!!!! Also, I hope that I do not hear about the ending before I finish reading the book, it would really spoil the book for me.
Kim ohhh I wish.... Jul 20, 2007, 2:52pm EDT
I think that discussing them chapter by chapter could be a great idea, that would give the slower readers more time to read it. So not everyone could feel 'rushed' as it were, to finish....
Janet "Jax" B. Jul 20, 2007, 2:52pm EDT
Snape probably had some sort of pact/promise to Dumbledore...we know he had one with Malfoy's mother (to protect Malfoy)...Snape had to kill Dumbledore to keep Malfoy from committing murder....Snape did it with Dumbledore's blessing (for lack of a better word)...
Janet "Jax" B. Jul 20, 2007, 2:54pm EDT
Chapter by chapter would be better...that way there won't be spoilers for those that read slower...
Jennifer Hodge Jul 20, 2007, 2:55pm EDT
Thanks Janet and Kim for your input. Very helpful.
Kim ohhh I wish.... Jul 20, 2007, 2:55pm EDT
I dunno Janet.... I've never had a good feeling about Snape.. My best friend and I can't agree on that (or that she thinks hes HOT, ewww) he just rubs me the wrong way, I guess we'll all find out tonight/tomorrow
Kim ohhh I wish.... Jul 20, 2007, 2:56pm EDT
Not a problem Jennifer... any way I can help, anytime!!
Chris Carlisle Jul 20, 2007, 2:57pm EDT
Jennifer Hodge:Who is your all time favorite Harry Potter character besides the protagonist himself? I really like Hagrid, although Neville is a close second.

Of all the characters, Snape is probably my favorite. Whether he's good or evil, he's at least conflicted.

Oh, and the wand is holly and phoenix feather.
Janet "Jax" B. Jul 20, 2007, 2:57pm EDT
I can't see Snape sacrificing himself for Harry, but I can't see him killing Harry either. Now that Dumbledore is dead, perhaps Snape's promise is too...
Janet "Jax" B. Jul 20, 2007, 2:58pm EDT
Hmmm...killing Ginny Weasley would be the easiest way to "get to" Harry...
Jennifer Hodge Jul 20, 2007, 2:58pm EDT
I hope everyone gets their books safely and I hope to see you at book club tomorrow night at 7 p.m. ET (books.gather.com). I'm excited to share my thoughts on the book!
Kim ohhh I wish.... Jul 20, 2007, 2:59pm EDT
Maybe its the hair... I just can't like somone with evil-y hair... him and Draco, kinda have the same 'do going on huh
Nancy S. Jul 20, 2007, 2:59pm EDT
I forgot to answer the question: The wand is holly, made from one of only two feathers taken from Fawkes, the phoenix. The other feather is in Lord Voldemorts
wand.
Denise B. Jul 20, 2007, 3:00pm EDT
what are these parties at Borders like?
Kim ohhh I wish.... Jul 20, 2007, 3:00pm EDT
We are too Jennifer.. have fun reading!!!
Kim ohhh I wish.... Jul 20, 2007, 3:02pm EDT
Denise: According to the emails, its supposed to be a blast, where they give out posters and stuff.... this is the first time I've ever planned on standing in line... so I'll see tonight
Janet "Jax" B. Jul 20, 2007, 3:02pm EDT
We'll see you tomorrow night then Jennifer...
Mike P. Jul 20, 2007, 3:02pm EDT
Actually JKR stated on her website that Albus is definitely dead but nothing about Sirius. She also said that two more major people will die and I think it will be Harry and Tom because it is the only way she can stop the series and not let evil win.

Also Harry's wand is 11 in. made of holly with a phoenix feather from Albus' phoenix Fawkes' tail, which is shared with Tom's 13 in. yew wand.
Wide Eyed Jul 20, 2007, 3:03pm EDT
There's something to be said for Snape not killing or hurting Harry when he had the chance, right? How long is this book? How can there be enough pages to answer all our questions and advance the plot? Wow!

My other fave characters are definitely the twins :)
Lynda Klee Jul 20, 2007, 3:03pm EDT
I am really stuck and have to hope there are still copies somewhere when I get paid on August 2nd...My birthday is on the 26th, next Thursday--if anyone is feeling kind and generous....
Janet "Jax" B. Jul 20, 2007, 3:04pm EDT
Over 800 pages from what I hear.
Wide Eyed Jul 20, 2007, 3:04pm EDT
I'm going to Border's tonight who, luckily, have wristbands for pre-orders :) No standing in line really, I'm part of the 2nd, "silver," group :)
Kim ohhh I wish.... Jul 20, 2007, 3:05pm EDT
Wide Eyed: I don't think she IS advancing the plot... this is supposed to be the end.... I hope not, but, its whats been said... it comes to a clear and definate end, she said
Janet "Jax" B. Jul 20, 2007, 3:05pm EDT
We get wristbands for pre-orders at Barnes and Noble at 6:30 P.M., though if it keeps raining I may go over to Walden Books...it's at the mall and indoors.
Denise B. Jul 20, 2007, 3:06pm EDT
impressive mike, inches and all. Thanks Kim. I still couldn't get there early but maybe b4 midnight. I live in the mountains of Colorado it's an hour drive to the mall. Then I still have to drive home. WAAAA. I need to do all of my cleaning today so I can JUST READ tomorrow.
Kim ohhh I wish.... Jul 20, 2007, 3:08pm EDT
THen get to moppin Denise!!! Im cleaning today also, just to be sure!!! ;-D
Denise B. Jul 20, 2007, 3:09pm EDT
WAIT I pre ordered too does that mean I don't have to stand in line??? But I haven't heard anything about getting a special wrist band.
Janet "Jax" B. Jul 20, 2007, 3:10pm EDT
Call the store you pre-ordered from Denise, if you plan on picking up the book tonight.
Denise B. Jul 20, 2007, 3:12pm EDT
I am doing laundry while I am on line, that way I can tell myself I am getting something done. sometimes I can even talk and walk at the same time too!! LOL
Kim ohhh I wish.... Jul 20, 2007, 3:13pm EDT
Im googling the number to my borders too.... as we type
Denise B. Jul 20, 2007, 3:13pm EDT
I think I just might have to do that Janet, thanks!
Janet "Jax" B. Jul 20, 2007, 3:13pm EDT
Good luck and have fun reading everyone...I need to get some work done before we stand in line.
Kim ohhh I wish.... Jul 20, 2007, 3:15pm EDT
Bye Janet... I'll think of you tonight while i'm in line too!!!
Denise B. Jul 20, 2007, 3:16pm EDT
ditto that. thanks all. bye
Lynda Klee Jul 20, 2007, 3:18pm EDT
favorite character(s)?? Herminone, Hagrid, the twins, and believe it or not, Snape....as creepy as he is....He has to be the way he is to Harry....whatever holds him to Dumbledore, he has made a pact, and in order for Harry to succeed against Voldemort, he has to know his stuff and that's why Snape has been so hard on him...not to mention if he were to show favoritism, then Harry wouldn't get angry and succeed at the commands needed...
Kim ohhh I wish.... Jul 20, 2007, 3:20pm EDT
Bye Denise!!
jessie voigts Jul 20, 2007, 3:56pm EDT
jennifer - def chapter by chapter, or maybe section by section. although, you MIGHT have to have 2 threads - one for chapters, and one for the whole book! i am sure when i am all the way done, i am not going to want to talk about the first chapter or 2. i am going to want to talk about the ending!!
N. R. Jul 20, 2007, 3:59pm EDT
My favorite character besides Harry is Dumbledore, although Hermione runs a close second. His wand is made from Holly wood with a phoenix feather core from Fawkes. My 15 year old daughter and I will be going to a Borders store and she is thinking about dressing up. I hope she does It means she's still a little girl at heart, and I'm not ready to let her grow up too quickly.
Tori H Jul 20, 2007, 4:14pm EDT
Harry's wand: Holly & Phoenix feather core

favorite character: the Wisecracking Weasley Wonder Twins.

Some place in the Books, Dumbledore says that evil cannot be totally irradicated, so I'm betting (but not a lot) that Harry survives and he and Ron become Aurors, Hermione becomes headmistress at Hogwarts, Neville becomes Herbology professor, Luna inherits her father's newspaper and discovers all his weird fantastic creatures are based on some grain of truth. And of course in my world, Ginny marries Harry, because she truly is the only one who can handle him and put up with his various moods. She also is (besides Ron & Hermy) the only one who really understands why he has to do what he needs to do to save the wizarding world.

As for how I imagine the characters, I tend to think of them based on Mary Grand Pre's illustrations however I had a friend in college who I thought would have made the perfect Harry right down to his unruly hair and Buddy Holly glasses. My daughter would have made a perfect Hermione before she (my child) cut her hair (and after Hermione had her teeth fixed.)

As soon as I get off work I must rush home to finish my cape since she and I are dressing as witchards. the party tonight is going to be a blast. I have to work Saturday but the minute I get home I'm going to be locking myself in my room with several cans of Zero Vanilla-Coke and peanut butter & crackers and dare anyone to call me. It better be an emergency!
Carly M. Jul 20, 2007, 4:22pm EDT
It's made of Phoenix feather and holly wood core.