This week, the Nerdy Bitches talk all things Harry Potter. We are supermassive fans of the series, both books and movies. Why were they on the banned list at one point?
Liz is currently reading the books to and watching the movies with her 7-year-old niece.
Themes
Are we the only ones who think that Hogwarts is the most dangerous school on the planet?? Why do people keep sending their children there? For example, why in the world would the Tri-Wizard Tournament even be a thing? Like is it ok to let 14-17 year olds play in some tournament that could kill them?
Where do magical children go to school before age 11? Do they go to Muggle school? Are they home schooled? What gives? What happens to the Squibs? Do you have to go to Muggle school? Are you just out? We need to know these things, J.K.
Favorite Characters
Least Favorite Characters
The Dumbledore Twist - What the hell? Everything along the way tells us that Dumbledore is the benevolent figure - until the end, when we find out that he has really been keeping Harry safe until it is the right time for him to die. Backstory on Dumbledore - also power hungry in his younger days, but when bad shit happens, his life changed.
You think you know people, but you don't always.
And then there's Hagrid. We LOVE Hagrid. He is the one person from the very beginning to always put himself out there for Harry. He really was a father-figure to Harry. He is sorely overlooked in this capacity. He is consistently good.
Bitch of the Week: Movie theater close-sitters: Hello, I got to the movie on-fucking-time, so no, I am not moving so you can sit together 2/3rds of the way back. Sit up front like the rest of the late assholes. If the theater's not full, you get to sit on the very edge or the front four rows. If you wanted a good seat, you should have got here on time. Once the lights go down... game over. I'm in my spot - I don't need to make more of an effort for your late ass.
Out of Context Comment of the Week:
Unless they say Hogwarts on the ass a'la juicy couture, these are a rip off... And even if they do, I dont want the word "warts" that close to my genitals. – JM
Recommendations:
Next week - Book Club! Princess Bride! Join us for the fun!
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