[Arekkusu]

Harry Potter is well, has a pretty unique story line. Im well aware there are other books similiar to it but this was one of the few that became famous. Anyways

I read all 7 volumes, i was dissapointed. Especiallly on book 7, HUGE FAN SERVICE at the end. It pissed me off, if u read book 7 then u will probably know what i mean. What do you guys think?

[tiptoes]

I downloaded and read a *fake* version of book 7 a month before the actual book was released. In fact, I pre-ordered the real book, and when it came in the mail, I ripped it open and turned to the last page, just to see a different ending! I was very upset, but excited to read the real book, straight from Rowling's mind.

That being said, I agree; I was disappointed in book 7. To be honest, I enjoyed the fake version I read even more than the real one.

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Mostly because there was a bit more action between Harry and Ginny. In the fake I read, Ginny went on the Horcrux hunt with Harry, Ron, and Hermione, and it gave room for the romance between Ginny and Harry to build. In the real version, Ginny is simply cut out.

The books are absolutely wonderful; I'm an English Literature major at my university, so I love to read and study all kinds of books. The Potter series was genius, and I applaud Rowling for her magnificent work. I do agree, however, with those who say that the series became less passionate as they came towards a close. I think she began writing more for the sake of fan service than for the passion of writing. Shakespeare did the same thing with Henry V after Henry IV; Falstaff was a lovable character, and worth reviving for a new play, but it should've been for love of playwriting, not love of audience. The same applies to Potter, in my opinion.

[wahnoob]

Yup I agree with what you both say, I liked the series a lot, especially the first few ones. As time goes by, it just became a fan pleasing book. So, my brother bought the 7th book but I did not read it, and I was the one who kinda introduced harry potter to him but I never finished it because I was a little bit tired of it.

@tiptoes
Do you still have the fake version? I might be interested in that ;D

[StrawHatD]

Oh yeah, Harry Potter is a great series, i just wish it didn't end like that and that there was more of it to read, also i hear Rowling is starting a brand new series so thats something to look out for.
Anyone have any suggestions to fill the void this series has left?

;D

[Arekkusu]

Originally Posted by StrawHatD

Oh yeah, Harry Potter is a great series, i just wish it didn't end like that and that there was more of it to read, also i hear Rowling is starting a brand new series so thats something to look out for.
Anyone have any suggestions to fill the void this series has left?

;D

EH!? she's starting another series?where did u hear this? o_O.

@tiptoe
yeah it did become a fan pleasing book, maybe rowling was caught up in all the fame and glamour. How long is that fake version?

[tiptoes]

@ arreketsu and wahnoob:

The fake version I have is over 600 pages, and it's in PDF format. If you're interested, I'll toss it up as a download on my website. Let me know however you like; simply replying to this topic will work, since I try to keep up with areas I've posted to, or you can PM me. Heck, I'll even e-mail it. Totally up to you folks. And anyone else, interested, I suppose.

[Arekkusu]

pm me with the link please =). i want to read it XD because of this

o be honest, I enjoyed the fake version I read even more than the real one.

:lol

[wahnoob]

I want it too

[tiptoes]

Okay; I'm stuck at the college right now, but as soon as I get home, I'll grab the PDF from my external hard drive and host it. I'll PM you guys the links.

[br]Posted on: January 25, 2008, 11:48 am_________________________________________________O kay guys, it's up! I sent you the link, and I can always send it again if you need.

Wait till you get to the end; it'll give you chills!

[shikon2]

rawr i never really read harry potter books, maybe ill start...maybe, but i'd rather stick with my Stephen King for now, till im finished with his works, also is harry potter the only books jk rowling has written?