As I began my new adventure into blogging, a friend recommended Book Journey to me as one that I should follow. As it turns out, I had very lucky timing, since Book Journey was just about to start the massive task of re-reading the entire Harry Potter series. I am a self-proclaimed Potter Head, and I have been since I started reading the books in 6th grade (at that point, only two of them were available in the U.S.).
Now many years later, I am still a huge fan of all things Harry Potter, but I do have a love-hate relationship with the movies. They’re not my favorite representations of the book, but they’re still Harry Potter, so I feel like I have to love them.
Fun fact about me: My friends and I co-founded a Harry Potter club in college, during which we met and discussed the books, watched the movies, and ate yummy goodies like Butterbeer and pumpkin cookies.
I joined J.K. Rowling’s website Pottermore a couple of years ago, but online gaming isn’t really my thing. However, I did stay on long enough to get sorted into my House. I had always thought myself to be a Ravenclaw – or at least I wanted to be a Ravenclaw – until I was sorted into Hufflepuff.
At first, I was disappointed. Then I began to read the traits of a typical Hufflepuff:
Being a Hufflepuff actually suits me perfectly. I am excited to get started on this Harry Potter re-read!
Let the reading begin!
Check out Book Journey’s instructions for following along with the Re-Read here!
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Welcome to the reread! I have a great butterbeer recipe that is basically spiced vanilla ice cream floating in warm apple cider. I’ll have to make some during this reread.
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Here we are, we Hufflepuffs! We need to show ’em what we’re made of! 😀
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I’m glad you’re happy with your house! I love the idea of Ravenclaw but it’s definitely not where I belong long term.
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I never wanted to be anything but in the same house as Harry, Ron and Hermione. Now, I have a better appreciation for Ravenclaw since learning about Rowena Ravenclaw’s diadem in the Deathly Hallows. But really I never payed any attention to the other houses until I read the books.
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I’m glad that your initial disappointment in your house has morphed into the pride it should be! All houses are great! Hope you enjoy the rereadathon!
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I would love to get your butterbeer recipe! While the movies just aren’t near as good as the books, I do enjoy watching them whenever they come on TV. I have a friend who has a great rule for her young son…he can’t watch the movies until he reads the corresponding book! How awesome is that?!
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Megan, my favorite movie will always be the first one. I used to enjoy the movies so much ’til Phoenix. I hate how much they really started twisting the story and going even more “Hollywood” with aspects : /
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Haha, I know what you mean! I think our imaginations are so good that the movies just aren’t able to keep up! 😉
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Another one I missed commenting on! So glad you are joining in and curious who your friend is who recommended following me. That is so sweet!
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