[stylist] Harry Potter

Thu May 2 18:12:55 UTC 2013

I didn't start the series untill book 4 was out. It was my former neighbor,
whose opinions I valued very much, who started me on it. I too had a hard
time initially. It seemed like a real yawn, but I successfully convinced my
self to give it a chance. By page 100 or so, I was hooked. I agree with
Bridgit that Chamber is my least favorite, but mostly because I detest
Professor Lockhart. The funny thing about that is that I found the portrayal
to be two-dimensional, but Rowling says he was based on a real person.
Donna

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From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eve Sanchez
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I also do not like following the crowd and waited until it was right for me.
I am the same way with tv. If everybody is talking about a show, I dont
watch it. Later when they are in syndication, I watch them all and do not
waste time.  Oh my, I just went blank. I had read about 3 posts from Bridget
and was going to address each and now do not remember any of it. haha I am
an air head at times. Well, I need to go make breakfast for the girls and
will try to return later. Oh, yeah, one thing is that also stodd in line at
Barnes and Noble for book releases and hated the movies. I can not
understand how people who have not read the books like the later movies.
There is no plot to them. Just a lot of artsy junk without storyline. Well,
talk later.
Eve

On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 8:12 AM, Eve Sanchez <3rdeyeonly at gmail.com> wrote:
> Bridget  I give you much kudos for your insight, but be aware that 
> what you are referring to as Celtic traditions is actually Pagan 
> traditions. Some Celtic, some Norse, some other traditions as well.
> For example, the Goddess Ostara has many pronunciations and spellings 
> of her name Oestre among them and that last is pronounced Easter.
> Oestre is actually the Norse name. There is of course differing 
> opinions on this, but I believe it is the same Goddess by different 
> names. I recently learned of an Islamic Goddess with the same history 
> and though I can not remember how to spell her name, I know it is 
> again pronounced Easter. I could look that up if you are interested.
> Again, thank you so much for recognizing the histories of these 
> traditions. Even if not precise, you are on the right track. We had 
> probably better end this so that it does not cross a line into 
> religious discussion that will offend someone though. :) Just saying.
> TThere are those you know, who would be quite outraged by what you had 
> just brought up, truth or not. Blessed Be. Eve
>
> On Wed, May 1, 2013 at 9:43 PM, Bridgit Pollpeter 
> <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:
>> Eve,
>>
>> I agree with you.
>>
>> I had friends in high school who practiced Wicca, and it' interesting 
>> how pop-culture sifts through information to create a form of truth 
>> usually lacking accuracy, grin.
>>
>> I also think books like Harry Potter are not dangerous or promoting 
>> any kind of lifestyle despite what kernels of truth may be plucked to
use.
>>
>> Celtic traditions are abundant in western culture especially within 
>> western Christianity. Most Christmas traditions derived from Celtic 
>> ones, and in fact, the Puritans refused to celebrate Christmas 
>> because of this very fact for years. Easter itself has pagan Celtic 
>> over-lays, the word Easter originating from a Celtic term.
>>
>> And this topic has come up before, and before I'm blasted out of the 
>> water *I say this with humor, smile* for these comments, let me say 
>> this knowledge not only comes after years of studying various texts 
>> both religious and literary, I have a background in Christian studies 
>> beginning with the fact that my father is a pastor, and I have a 
>> minor in Biblical studies from a Christian university. Also, pick up 
>> a history book, grin.
>>
>> So we get our panties in a bunch over someone like Rowling 
>> incorporating certain types of material, yet the masses have no clue 
>> where their traditions stem from. And just because Rowling used or 
>> was influenced by certain information doesn't mean she believes in it 
>> or is promoting a way of living.
>>
>> Bridgit
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>> Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:25:19 -0700
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>> Just to be clear; Wicca is not witchcraft. Not all witches are Wiccan 
>> and not all Wiccans are witches. I am not saying that Rowling was 
>> teaching the craft, but she did borrow lots from it. This also shows 
>> how much care she took in learning truth to use in her fictional 
>> piece. She gathered from many sources, not just one. And sorry, if 
>> you learn the root history of the words used for one of the 
>> unforgivable spells, you will find, with some Middle English 
>> manipulation, an ancient spell. It did not have the same meaning as 
>> she uses it, but there is an evolutionary link that she utilized. 
>> Yes, Harry Potter is a fictional piece, but it has many elements that 
>> are taken from truth, as has been said, like language, history, and 
>> witchcraft too. And sorry, I see no dangers in it. Eve
>>
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