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Janet-

Sure, it's a typical teen-like distinction, but I don't think it's a typical Ministry of Magic-like distinction...I don't mind if they play with the plot of the books a bit, but I think they need to be consistent and explicit in their logic. They can say that only "big" magic is a punishable offense, or something, but they need to SAY it.

I'm a fan of the HP books, flaws and all. The ones that really bug me are inconsistencies.

Lisa mentioned the purebreed issue with regard to Slytherin. In book 5, the Sorting Hat mentions that Slytherin only took pure-blood wizards, but Tom Riddle (i.e. Voldemort, the Heir of Slytherin) was half Muggle.

I really enjoyed the latest movie but I was also annoyed by Harry using magic under the covers in his room...he wasn't worried about expulsion until he blew up Aunt Marge, but he was using magic before that.

But you know, those are just quibbles. I really thought the most recent movie was the best of the three - most faithful to the spirit of the books (though not to the plot). And I loved the new sets.

I'm probably stating the obvious here, but it seems unlikely that Bush would fire Rumsfeld when Kerry has been circulating a petition calling for him to do just that. Can't appear to give in to pressure from the enemy, you know.

I don't think Bush is stupid. I might even call him shrewd. But he does appear to be willfully ignorant, which is in some ways more frightening to me than sheer stupidity.

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