Oh Snape...

Well, I have been diligently reading for the past few nights and I have reached the part in the story where Harry and the gang (Hermione and Ron) are growing very suspicious of Professor Snape.

Rowling does a fine job of making the reader believe that Professor Snape is actually evil and after the Sorcerer's Stone. I especially think the part where he shadily runs to the forbidden forest to threaten/intimidate Professor Quirrell into finding a way past Fluffy (the three headed dog guarding the entrance that leads to the Sorcerer's Stone) is very convincing.

Here's the passage(s):

"A hooded figure came swiftly down the front steps of the castle. Clearly not wanting to be seen, it walked as fast as possible toward the forbidden forest."

" 'Have you found out how to get past that beast of Hagrid's yet?'

'B-b-but Severus, I --'

'You don't want me as your enemy, Quirrell,' said Snape taking a step toward him."

See what I mean?

Note to Mrs. Jarrett: Have you seen the Dark Night yet?

Quidditch

So, I have reached the part in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone where Harry has just realized that he is very good at riding a broom stick. Because of his talent, Harry becomes the seeker for the Gryffindor house at Hogwarts.

I am not really that into sports, but I think that Quidditch would actually be a fun game to play. I mean who doesn't want to play a sport on broom sticks with strange names like the Nimbus 2000? Flying around and all that jazz... sounds like hell of a lot of fun to me!!

Is this long enough Mrs. Jarrett? There really is nothing substantial to talk about. And the weather is tricking my mind. My mind is saying "Oh it's 88 degrees outside, it must be summer!" and that causes me to concentrate less and less and discourages me from doing my homework. So I am going to just... Oh crap... I still have to fill out my bookmark... crud.

Where the HECK is my synopsis of the Dark Night?? That was due like two weeks ago? And amnesty day was today, yet I never received it! Mrs. Jarrett you just might fail my class on movie-watching if I don't receive that synopsis soon!!

Uggghhhh...

So I have been reading Harry Potter (sort of) and I am on page... oh lord... what page am I on? Hold on one sec... aha... here we are... okay so I am on page 100-ish--the part where Harry first meets Ron and Hermoine and they become friends--and so far the book has been pretty good. I am noticing that there are many things that the film version left out... like the entire beginning for instance. Anyways, today I will analyze a quote from the book that was said by Ron.

"Charlie's in Romania studying dragons and Bill's in Africa doing something for Gringotts" (107).

So, I didn't know Ron had two other brothers :0 I always thought it was the pair of twins and that dinky girl whose name I can't seem to remember because she is not a very important character. In the film version of the story, they make it seem as if those are the only siblings Ron has... unless I missed something (which is totes mcgoats possible because I haven't watched the movie in a while). So yaaaaaaa. I think I will watch the film afterwards again because, like I just said, I haven't seen it in a while. Hmmm... what to write, what to write. Two hundred and fifty words is too many Mrs. Jarrett. There just isn't anything that interesting to talk about and since no one (besides yourself) reads my blog.....

I have reached 250 words. I'm done.

Dang its windy out.

The Train to Hogwarts!

I have reached the point in the story where Harry has boarded the train to Hogwarts. The train that the youngster must ride to reach his new school reminds me of the good 'ole days when I used to play with my Brio* train sets. You know those trains that you pushed on the wooden tracks? They were off the hook! I remember one time, when we had just moved to Edina, my dad made a track that filled an entire room. It was so elaborate... there was bridge that you could collapse** and this circular loop thing. Oh my gosh, it was so much fun. I wonder if we still have these sets laying around somewhere... I almost want to go find one and play with it ^_^

I also used to play with Legos a lot. They were a blast too, but really expensive I've come to realize. Geez have you seen the prices? It's like $50 for a small se

t. Oh, and I also used to play with Playmobile. Those were cool because they had very interesting themes. I MISS TOYS!

*Does it ring a bell?

**Sort of like this one:

PS - I am STILL waiting for my synopsis Mrs. J. I mean seriously, COME ON! It's a great film, and I am sure you will enjoy it.

Diagon Alley

Well, I am slowly making progress in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone... I am now on page 85... or something like that. It's been slow-going but I'll get there. Anyways, I have reached the part in the book where Harry is shopping for "school supplies" in Diagon Alley. Diagon Alley reminds of the 50th and France district, with all of the different shops and restaurants. For some reason, I am a big fan of these kind of urban areas.... I don't know why but I just think they are really cool.

Here is a picture of Diagon Alley (from the film version of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone)

Here is a picture of 50th and France (in case you haven't been there)

I don't know... I think the are pretty neat. They're like outdoor malls almost. So yea... I think Diagon Alley looks like the 50th and France district.

The End.

PS - Mrs. Jarrett, I am still waiting for my synopsis of The Dark Night. If I don't receive it soon, I will have to fail you... and trust me you don't want that.

Well, I am on page 54 in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and I must say, the book is rather enjoyable. I have reached the scene where Hagrid (is that how you spell his name? I am too lazy to look it up) is telling Harry about his parents and their lifestyle. Something I have noticed, is that Dudley, Harry's whiny, pampered cousin, reminds me of someone I know. Now I won't name names, but this person (who most of you wouldn't even know anyways as he no longer attends Edina) is much like Dudley in the sense that he is spoiled, and at times rude. He is given almost anything he asks for. New computer? Done. Brand new golf clubs? Bam, here ya go. A trip to the moon? Sure, why not? (I honestly wouldn't be surprised if his parents have connections with NASA.) And through all this pampering, this person has become a rude, stuck-up, selfish teenager who will proBABLY NEVER HAVE TO WORK IN HIS LIFE BECAUSE HIS PARENTS BUY HIM EVERYTHING!! EVERY NOOK, EVERY CRANNY... sorry, sorry... I am getting a wee bit out of control. I'm a little envious, can't you tell? Well anyways, what I am trying to say here is that Dudley reminds me of this person and brings up feelings of jealousy, disgust, and dislike. If Dudley attended EHS, I would smack him in the face (but not really because I have a reputation to maintain). Unfortunately he doesn't so instead....... I'll go kick my cat...

Dane Cook reference - anyone? Any takers?

PS: Go watch a movie Mrs. Jarrett - A real one - Paul Blart: Mall Cop DOES NOT COUNT!! >:o - angry smiley face. That is your task this weekend; go rent The Dark Night... I want a synopsis of the film on my desk by Monday... OR ELSE!!

This blog post is two-hundred and eighty-four plus words... suck on that uh!

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Why did I choose to read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone? The answer is simple really: I have never read it before. In fact, I have never read a book in the series before (shocking, I know). Yes, I have seen the movies, but according to you, my peers, the books and the movies hardly compare. So I thought I would take this opportunity to finally begin the series and see what all the fuss is about. To be honest, I am not sure if I will like the book; I thought the movies were... okay, but I wouldn’t say I am a die-hard Harry fan. But who knows; maybe I will like it, maybe I won’t. Anyways, the book was written by J.K. Rowling (but I’m sure you already knew that) and has won numerous awards such as the Nestle Smarties Book Prize, and the British Book Award. In general, it has been well received by critics and has become a very popular book in many countries throughout the world.