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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Pt. 2/2)

Pt. 7.5 of The Harry Potter Readstravaganza

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Thank you for tuning in once more to read my words galore. I have a little something-something to show you before I go on. Something I missed.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Pt. 1/2)

Pt. 7 of The Harry Potter Readstravaganza

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When I opened this book, I had a strong feeling that I’d already seen the best this series has to offer. But I was wrong, because this book contains what I believe to be the best joke in the entire series.

This book is the first (and therefore only) one in the series where the characters are allowed to curse. The character who throws the first (and only) “bitch”: none other than Mrs. Weasley.

Harry Potter and the Seventy Fifty Billion Trillion MORE Book Covers

Pt. 6.75 of The Harry Potter Readstravaganza

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All these book covers were supposed to be a single post, but there’s just…so…..so durned many. If you missed our first batch of covers from around the world, go here first. Well, here we go!

Harry Potter and the Kajillion Book Covers

Pt. 6.5 of The Harry Potter Readstravaganza

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Not too long ago, I ranked Harry Potter Collector’s Edition covers from across time and space. There are some amazing, sumptuous covers for these books. And some bland ones, but that’s okay.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Pt. 6 of The Harry Potter Readstravaganza

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“That old man’s still not dead?”

Just one of my reactions to this epic tome.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Pt. 5 of The Harry Potter Readstravaganza

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It turns out that the first major consequence of Lord Voldemort’s return to power is the institution of the No Wizard Left Behind program.

Harry Potter Covers: Special Edition Showdown

Pt. 4.5 of The Harry Potter Readstravaganza

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I’m still finishing Order of the Phoenix (it’s way too long). In the meantime, maybe this’ll wet your whistle.

It’s Harry time.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Pt. 4 of The Harry Potter Readstravaganza

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If Prisoner of Azkaban was “darkness to light,” then Goblet is a search for balance.

From “Virtual War” by Gloria Skurzynski

“Now, Corgan, how did you get that broken skin on your hand?”

“Dammit, Mendor, I told you I don’t know.”

Mendor’s gasp was like a gale blowing through the Box.

“Where did you learn that word, Corgan?”

“What word?” But he knew exactly the word Mendor meant.

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