Beginning the 2nd Potter

As I began Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets today, I found myself looking at the extreme hardship Harry is put through as though it were the first time. The same treatment in our society if on a dog would be punished justly.  However, the Dursleys treat Harry as if he were a lesser being and to even further this feeling of hardship Rowling introduces the character of Doby.  The house elf is bound to its master much like a slave, and punishes itself for any wrong doings or ill speak of their masters.  Doby makes matters worse for Harry, who was already in it bad anyway.  But it is this hardship juxtaposed with Harry's immense fame that truly establishes his character as the modest and kind-hearted hero/celebrity. Harry seems to be written as a martyr even in the early books; he bares the punishment of the wizarding community as a young boy.  Goal driven by nature, Harry cares for others and without thinking twice would sacrifice himself to combat the evil that lurks in the shadows waiting to rise to power once more.

Side note: The Weasley twins are awesome for knowing how to pick locks; great characters.  

 With much more of the book to go, I'll end the post here and add more thoughts and feeling tomorrow.

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Potter Struggles

An enjoyable struggle, but a struggle non the less; Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone I began yesterday. The novel though amazing and a super fast read, my super busy CRAB schedule has provided me limited time to devote to J.K. Rowling's genius.  Nearly finished the first installment of the Harry Potter saga, I have a few questions and observations I wish to share:

• I have been saying this since the I heard the books series would stop at 7, but Rowling should really attempt to put into writing Hogwarts a History a book referenced by Hermione Granger countless times.  Side Note: (Emma Watson if you are reading this my friend J.G. Crabitt is single and a stud of a CRAB).
• I wish more time was spent in Dumbledore's character.  I find the character extremely interesting so I am sure others feel the same way. The book that Rita Skeeter puts out in the Deathly Hollows, though maddening sparks the readers mind.  As for me I want more, if there were a Dumbledore book maybe a biography, I would read it.  
• As for the first book, I would like to note that Harry's first flight on the Nimbus 2000 and Christmas are amazing scenes.  Not only is Harry finally feeling free from the Dursley's grasp and establishing a home at Hogwarts, but flying and Christmas are two of my favorite things.
• And for Goodness sake, what does Dumbledore see in the mirror of Erised? Everyone knows its not woolen socks...I just want to know I do not want to imagine.  Is it his sister and mother? World peace? What does Dumbledore, the symbol of love and wisdom, desire within his heart of hearts?
• Was Ron really that good at Wizard Chess? I mean he was like 11 years old, is he really a strategic master mind? I feel like that isn't really in his Ronald Weasley's character description.
• Absolutely LOVE John Williams' score for the Harry Potter movies.  I can't help but hear that in my mind as I am reading the book.

That's it for now Potter CRABS, have a Crabby night.

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