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[rayvyn2k]

Went to see HP7 Friday night. It made me wish that movies 4-6 had also been split into two parts because the pacing was just right. And more stuff could be included. I was a bit disappointed that the scene between Dudley and Harry was left out & I wished we could have had a glimpse of Luna's bedroom. Also I thought the Hermione torture scene was toned way down. (I know they were just trying to keep the PG-13 rating, but honestly, I don't think this is a "kids" movie any more--probably hasn't been since OotP.)

Hermione Obliviting her parents was heart-wrenching. I liked the way they handled Hedwig's untimely demise better than in the book. I loved the 7 Potters. As someone else on my f-list said, Dan in a lacy bra is made of win. LOVED the actor they got to play Bill. The scene in the Ministry was awesome. (I was disappointed they didn't have at least a throwaway line about Mad-Eye's eye.) The camping scenes were well done. Loved Hermione and Harry dancing together. Loved the doe Patronus. Loved heroic Ron.

Everything to do with the Death Eaters was awesome. Malfoy Manor, the long table, Lucius, Narcissa & Draco all trying not to look terrified and failing. Voldemort snapping the snake head off of Lucius' wand.

Snape...OMG. AR is made of sex. Even though Snape is only in the movie for like 5 minutes--every moment was golden. AR can show so much with just the twitch of a facial muscle--the flash of compassion in his eyes, quickly veiled, when Charity Burbage was begging him for help---GUH. There was billowing robes, too. (They better have all of Snape's story in Part 2--although I'm already nervous about that because Harry didn't find the torn in half picture of his father in Sirius' room.

Loved the twins. "We're identical!" BWAH! So funny. And so very touching when Fred comforted George on the sofa.

Brave Neville on the train--"Hey, losers!"--foreshadowing, much? Hee. I love Neville.

Bathilda Bagshot was creepy/scary. OMG, I almost peed myself when Nagini shot out of her--even though I knew it was coming.

I liked the Apparating effect.

Dobby's death made me weep. Just like in the book.

And I was right about where they split the story, which made me smug.

I am having my son and his family over for Thanksgiving. My turkey is in the brine, the apple pie is made and frozen (to be baked Wednesday) and tonight I'm making a pumpkin cheesecake. YUM. Tomorrow I'll make the dressing and the sweet potato casserole, to be baked Thursday while the turkey is resting. My son is bringing pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes and rolls. I'm looking forward to a fine, relaxing day--and I hope to be able to watch the parade this year.

Hubby and I are working Friday. They tempted us with holiday pay (double time, I think) so we're going in for six hours.

Hubby wants to get a live tree this year. So, Saturday he is enlisting my son to go fetch one. (Meeps!)

I utterly failed at NaNo. I got so behind, I gave up. Not on the story--I like what I have written so far and plan to continue it. But, I will fail this year on the whole word-count thing. Perhaps I'm not really a writer after all?

That's it for now, kids. Off to work.

Comments

[islandsmoke.livejournal.com]

Yeah, the whole scene in Sirius' room was... not really there. No explanation of the mirror fragment, either. Did the mirror ever enter the other movies? I don't remember, but there is certainly nothing here to explain it. My memory of the book is really hazy though I've read it twice. For some reason, this one didn't stick very well.

But so much was so well done! I really liked it. It certainly isn't a kids movie. If I hadn't known about Nagini inside Bathilda...? *shudder*

You don't fail as a writer; this is a lousy time of year for doing that sort of thing. Why not February, for heavens sake, when people are crazy for something to do?

Ah, well. Have a great Thanksgiving!

[rayvyn2k.livejournal.com]

I agree about Sirius' room. And about NaNo...February would be a better time...

[rillalicious.livejournal.com]

I agree with all your assessments. Oh, Neville! He was my very favorite part. He's also my favorite character who made it into the movie, so that's probably a big part of it.

The Bathilda part was like a horror movie to me. The flies. OMG. And I seriously jumped in my seat when Nagini shot out at the end there.

If it makes you feel any better, I failed on Nano on day one. That does not make you not a writer. A whole ton of writers pay no mind at all to word count.

[rayvyn2k.livejournal.com]

I loved your review! And thanks for the kind words.

[daireen.livejournal.com]

OK, studiously ignoring all the spoileriffic stuff up top (going with Guerny & Em tomorrow!) to say this:

We need to do word wars! It'll smack your wordcount up like nobody's bidness! And I'm sooo behind m'self. The Shattering went live this morning, so tonight I'm going to be insanely distracted with the clarion call of a new tauren paladin or dwarf shaman begging me to come play them. -_- GRAH!

[rayvyn2k.livejournal.com]

That's why I used a cut! You guys will have to post your thoughts. Tell Guerns "hello" and give her a big hug for me...

Word wars! We should. How about next week sometime?

[gina-r-snape.livejournal.com]

Your sentiment seems pretty universal!

I liked the apparating effect too.