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Jun. 22nd, 2008 09:56 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
i_paint_the_skyI 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.
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.