As a reader who grew up with the Harry Potter series, I've always wondered: how can people say such harsh things about one of my favorite characters in literature?
Month: October 2015
MAKE-YOU-CRY MONDAY: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
I have hazy memories of exactly when I read each of the Harry Potter books, but I remember Order of the Phoenix clearly: In sixth grade, I was finishing the last few chapters of OOTP in my room before my mom drove me to school. In chapter 37, following Sirius' death, Harry meets with Dumbledore to discuss the prophecy and ends up tearing apart Dumbledore's office. I started sobbing on the floor of my bedroom. My mom knew I was upset when I got in the car, but she made me go to school anyway.
TERRIBLE PROSE TUESDAY: Vague physical descriptions
"Bronze-colored hair?" You mean the color you don't want to win in the Olympics?
The perfect wedding playlist
What one person has on their playlist might not appeal to everyone. I'll take my chances.
TERRIBLE PROSE TUESDAY: Shilling
Her only flaw is she's too wonderful.
MAKE-YOU-CRY MONDAY: “Tangled” and Rapunzel’s dad
There's a scene in this movie that always makes me cry...even though my friends think it's silly
Narrative Paradise 