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I have been REALLY enjoying re-reading Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (yes, PHILOSPHER'S STONE, stay away stupid American title!). I realized that I don't think I've actually read it again since becoming a fan of the series. Also, as per the point of the re-read, it is interesting to look at the early stuff knowing where it's going.

The first chapter in particular I really love. Mainly because while I was reading it I realized that at the same point in time in the HP world, the confrontation between Sirius and Peter must be happening. Neat! I still love that Sirius is mentioned on like, page 8.

I also think it's a bit strange that the first characters we meet are the Dursley's. And the first wizard/witch main character to appear is McGonagall. Odd choices.

The first chapter is very fun. As are the other early stuff (I had forgotten the change the movie made with the snake and Dudley not getting stuck behind the glass afterwards).

These chapters also confirmed the fact that I think one of the most intriguing but underutilized characters in the series is Petunia. She is absolutely fascinating, really. Yet (for obvious reasons) we never get to see what she really thinks/feels, beyond a few glimpses now and then.

I'm at the Platform Nine and Three Quarters chapter now, so soon will get Weasleys! Also, I have to say that Hagrid perhaps has a bit too much faith in Harry at the beginning. Leaving him on his own to get to the train. Of course, growing up in the Wizarding World he probably doesn't realize that walking through a wall is a strange thing. Poor Harry.

Harry Potter is so much fun to talk about. I loves it.

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I hate Wolf's Rain. Really hate it. Nothing should be able to have me still THIS traumatized four years after seeing it.

Well, except for that really creepy thing that Bill showed us the one time

Except I also love it.

And, hilarious, while Toboe 100% = Terrance...I don't see any of Zach in Darcia even in the slightest (even in scenes that he has icons from!). Dale and Tsume are about 50/50.

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Attempt #2 to get Wii Fit = FAIL.

I'm not surprised, but I was hopeful. Maybe too hopeful. Sigh. EB Games guy said that they are hoping to get more in this week, so I guess I'll be calling them every day until I leave. It would be hilarious to get it on Wednesday and then have to not play it again until Monday.

I resisted buying anything else though, go me! I really don't want to make any other purchases until I have gotten Wii Fit. Though there were some tempting things. The worst being a 2 for $15 sale for DVDs that Wal-Mart had, featuring two movies I've thought of buying, A Knight's Tale and Cruel Intentions. But I didn't. At least not yet.

Now it is really time to sleep. Or at least try to sleep, because I still feel quite awake.