Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

[blakjeezis]

<p>Well, I've been waiting a while to do this, but since the release date was announced, I figured it was time to start the thread. If there's already one, I apologize. I did try a search but I kept getting a malfunction message, so fuck off. </p><p>Anyway, The offical release date has been announced and it is July 21, 2007. Why they couldn't push it forward two weeks to the 7th, I have no idea. 7-7-07 would have just been cooler, but what are you gonna do? </p><p>So, once you get the images of naked Harry in Equus out of your mind (and honestly though, who would want to?) we can start talking Potter.&nbsp; Best theory I've heard so far is that The Deathly Hallows are what lies beynd the veil. It's where Sirius is. Of oucrse there's the theory that the R.A.B. of the letter that Harry and Dumbeldore found is Regulus, Sirius' brother. I forget if that has been officially confirmed or not, but I think it's a pretty safe bet. That's all I got for now. Let the fun begin!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>P.S. And please for any and all rumors, news, even shit from the old books that could be considered inflammatory, let's respect the spoiler vision.</p>

[MasterSoySauce]

what letter? i forget the 6th book a little, maybe i'll re-read. But what letter from dumbledore?

[cowbell_killer]

<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">I am very excited about this book.&nbsp; I pre-ordered it so as soon as it's out it's on it's way.&nbsp; I am sure that RAB is Sirius's brother and i feel that snape is good and was following Dums orders.&nbsp; Either way Rowling did a great job with this series</font></p>

[phixion]

<p>i call shenanigans</p><p><a href="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/viewmessages.cfm/Forum/80/Topic/54835/page/HARRY_POTTER_AND_THE_DEATHLY_HALLOWS.htm">http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/viewmessages.cfm/Forum/80/Topic/54835/page/HARRY_POTTER_AND_THE_DEATHLY_HALLOWS.htm</a></p>

[reillyluck]

<font size="7">i cant wait!!!!</font>

[Don Stugots]

<strong>blakjeezis</strong> wrote:<br /><p>&nbsp; If there's already one, I apologize. I did try a search but I kept getting a malfunction message, so fuck off. </p><p>Anyway, The offical release date has been announced and it is July 21, 2007. Why they couldn't push it forward two weeks to the 7th, I have no idea. 7-7-07 would have just been cooler, but what are you gonna do? </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>P.S. And please for any and all rumors, news, even shit from the old books that could be considered inflammatory, let's respect the spoiler vision.</p><p>&nbsp;first, i love anyone that says &quot;i'm sorry&quot; and follows it with &quot;fuck off.&quot;&nbsp; cheers for that one.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>7-7-07?&nbsp; isnt that when the movie comes out?&nbsp;</p>

[Captain Rooster]

<p>Blak, I am finishing the Dark Tower series by next month, and I plan on starting Harry Pooter from book one. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you are this into the series, I am sure the series is great. Always high praise for the Blak-J taste. </p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[MasterSoySauce]

ok maybe im totally spacing but what is R.A.B.

[Aggie]

<p>I've already pre-ordered mine, can't wait but I will be so sad when I'm done reading. At least we'll still have two movies to look forward to. </p><strong>MasterSoySauce</strong> wrote:<br />ok maybe im totally spacing but what is R.A.B. <p>You really need to re-read! It's the note that Harry found in Slytherins Locket on Dumbledore's dead body after they went looking to destroy the horcrux. From Wikipedia: </p><p>Harry recovers the locket from Dumbledore's body only to discover it is a fake. Inside is a note to the Dark Lord from someone with the initials <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R.A.B." title="R.A.B.">&quot;R.A.B.&quot;</a>. It says the real Horcrux has been stolen and will be destroyed with the hope that when Voldemort meets his match he, &quot;will be mortal once more.&quot;</p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by Aggie on 2-7-07 @ 10:16 AM</span>

[Earlshog]

<strong>MasterSoySauce</strong> wrote:<br />ok maybe im totally spacing but what is R.A.B. <p>RAb were the initials at the end of book 6. It was in the locket they thought was the horcrux</p>

[MasterSoySauce]

<strong>Aggie</strong> wrote:<br /><p>I've already pre-ordered mine, can't wait but I will be so sad when I'm done reading. At least we'll still have two movies to look forward to. </p><strong>MasterSoySauce</strong> wrote:<br />ok maybe im totally spacing but what is R.A.B. <p>You really need to re-read! It's the note that Harry found in Slytherins Locket on Dumbledore's dead body after they went looking to destroy the horcrux. From Wikipedia: </p><p>Harry recovers the locket from Dumbledore's body only to discover it is a fake. Inside is a note to the Dark Lord from someone with the initials <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R.A.B." title="R.A.B.">&quot;R.A.B.&quot;</a>. It says the real Horcrux has been stolen and will be destroyed with the hope that when Voldemort meets his match he, &quot;will be mortal once more.&quot;</p><span class="post_edited">This message was edited by Aggie on 2-7-07 @ 10:16 AM</span> <p>yea im gonna go prolly re read the last few, ive forgotten, i read a few books since then. </p>

[blakjeezis]

And it was officially announced not long after Book 6 came out that Regulus' middle name was Arcturus after, I believe a great-uncle or great-grandfather, I'm a little hazy on my pureblood family histories, need to polish up. Anyway, so yeah - Regulus Arcturus Black, R.A.B. not a big stretch. Sirius said Regulus got in too deep with the Death Eaters and was murdered when he tried to back out. He downplayed Regulus' role in Voldemort's circle by saying that he didn't think Regulus was important enough for Voldemort to have killed himself, but it seems Regulus may have been a little more involved than Sirius knew. They were, after all, estranged at the time.

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by blakjeezis on 2-7-07 @ 4:07 PM</span>

[Earlshog]

<strong>blakjeezis</strong> wrote:<br />And it was officially announced not long after Book 6 came out that Regulus' middle name was Arcturus after, I believe a great-uncle or great-grandfather, I'm a little hazy on my pureblood family histories, need to polish up. Anyway, so yeah - Regulus Arcturus Black, R.A.B. not a big stretch. Sirius said Regulus got in too deep with the Death Eaters and was murdered when he tried to back out. He downplayed Regulus' role in Voldemort's circle by saying that he didn't think Regulus was important enough for Voldemort to have killed himself, but it seems Regulus may have been a little more involved than Sirius knew. They were, after all, estranged at the time. <span class="post_edited">This message was edited by blakjeezis on 2-7-07 @ 4:07 PM</span> <p>Also he called him dark lord in the letter not Voldemort or he who shall not be named... only the Death Eaters call him Voldermort... </p>

[Earlshog]

<strong>Earlshog</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>blakjeezis</strong> wrote:<br />And it was officially announced not long after Book 6 came out that Regulus' middle name was Arcturus after, I believe a great-uncle or great-grandfather, I'm a little hazy on my pureblood family histories, need to polish up. Anyway, so yeah - Regulus Arcturus Black, R.A.B. not a big stretch. Sirius said Regulus got in too deep with the Death Eaters and was murdered when he tried to back out. He downplayed Regulus' role in Voldemort's circle by saying that he didn't think Regulus was important enough for Voldemort to have killed himself, but it seems Regulus may have been a little more involved than Sirius knew. They were, after all, estranged at the time. <span class="post_edited">This message was edited by blakjeezis on 2-7-07 @ 4:07 PM</span> <p>Also he called him dark lord in the letter not Voldemort or he who shall not be named... only the Death Eaters call him darklord</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>fixed</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[blakjeezis]

The book, apparently, is going to clock in at 784 pages, making it the second longest book after <em>Order of the Phoenix</em>. Nice.

[Aggie]

<p>Good news, I love the long ones. I am debating on if I should read it very slowly so I can make it last or try to read it all in two days to see how it ends.</p><p>Do you think she'll kill one of the big three, Harry/Ron/Hermione? I REALLY hope not but after Dumbledore was killed I don't doubt anything now. </p><p>Hasn't Harry had a shitty enough life with people dying? I think he deserves a happy ending. </p>

[blakjeezis]

We've got cover art!

Number 1: (http://www.hpana-media.com/Books/HPDH/Book_cover-Pages/UK_Adult.html) The UK adult cover; Salazar Slytherin's locket against a black background.

Number 2: (http://www.hpana-media.com/Books/HPDH/Book_cover-Pages/UK_Childrens.html) UK children's cover; Harry, Ron, Hermione and a big pile of treasure being sucked into a stone archway somewhat similar to how I imagined the one through which Sirius fell looks. Also looks like a House Elf (Dobby, perhaps) is behind Harry with a sword raised. There is a red jewel in the hilt, so it could be the Sword of Gryffindor ... or not.

Number 3: (http://www.hpana-media.com/Books/HPDH/Book_cover-Pages/US_Cover.html) US cover; Harry and Voldemort in some type of stone arena place, surrounded by shadowy figures who are watching them. The two of them, Harry and Voldemort, both appear to be reaching for something not pictured. Interesting to note that neither of them is holding a wand, and Harry appears to have Slytherin's locket around his neck.

Blurbs from the covers: ** Harry is waiting in Privet Drive. The Order of the Phoenix is coming to escort him safely away without Voldemort and his supporters knowing – if they can. But what will Harry do then? How can he fulfil the momentous and seemingly impossible task that Professor Dumbledore has left him with?

Harry has been burdened with a dark, dangerous and seemingly impossible task: that o locating and destroying Voldemort’s remaining Horcruxes. Never has Harry felt so alone, or faced a future so full of shadows. But Harry must somehow find within himself the strength to complete the task he has been given. He must leave the warmth, safety and companionship of The Burrow and follow without fear or hesitation the inexorable path laid out for him … **

[badmonkey]

Sirius said Regulus got in too deep with the Death Eaters and was murdered when he tried to back out. He downplayed Regulus' role in Voldemort's circle by saying that he didn't think Regulus was important enough for Voldemort to have killed himself, but it seems Regulus may have been a little more involved than Sirius knew. They were, after all, estranged at the time.

So with Regulus out of the way, does that mean the XM/Sirius merger is going to go through without further issue or how will it be affected? :huh:

Badmonkey

[Aggie]

Awesome covers, thanks for letting me know. I didn't realize this got moved to the basement.

In the US one with Harry and Voldemort you can see curtains tied back on either side...it looks much like the veil behind Sirius died. I wonder if the one in the ministry is the only 'death door' there is or if there are more.

I can't wait!!

[patsopinion]

what the fuck are you people talkin about-
Why is Sirius in harry potter?

[blakjeezis]

In the US one with Harry and Voldemort you can see curtains tied back on either side...it looks much like the veil behind Sirius died. I wonder if the one in the ministry is the only 'death door' there is or if there are more.
Good point. There are arches surrounding the whole place, with the silhouettes in each one. Maybe each one is a "Death Arch" and leads to "The Deathly Hallows" or something like that and that is where Harry and Voldemort have their final showdown.

[AKA]

Three of the top four areas with their Amazon pre-orders:

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So proud...so proud...

:dry:

[cupcakelove]

Three of the top four areas with their Amazon pre-orders:

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So proud...so proud...

:dry:

Go NoVa!!

[Aggie]

This could be awesome!!!! Thank you, Avatar.

'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' coming in 3D!

http://www.heatvisionblog.com/2010/01/harry-potter-hallows-3d-clash-of-the-titans-3d.html

[Misteriosa]

this is gonna be so awesome when they get to the battle at hogwarts. they better supply barf bags with those 3-d glasses. the motion sickness will be insane.

[Aggie]

this is gonna be so awesome when they get to the battle at hogwarts. they better supply barf bags with those 3-d glasses. the motion sickness will be insane.

:laugh: that's so true. at least it's at the end. i can't wait!!!