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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
J.K. Rowling | 2016 | Children
10
9.0 (247 Ratings)
Book Rating
Harry finds himself in over his head when he's entered in a tri-wizard tournament even thought he's too young. Even at 734 pages (but who is counting), the book is entertaining and only drags a couple of times. And the cliffhanger ending left me wanting more.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-harry-potter-and-goblet-of.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
Harry Potter and the Philosopher&#039;s Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
J.K. Rowling | 2014 | Children, Fiction & Poetry
10
9.1 (271 Ratings)
Book Rating
Everything (0 more)
Um, seriously?! Nothing! (0 more)
A boy, his owl, and magic...oh my!
There's a reason why Pottermania has endured for so long and continues to grow. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's (Sorcerer's) Stone is where it all began. It will forever be one of my favorites!
  
Practical Magic (1998)
Practical Magic (1998)
1998 | Action, Comedy, Drama
One of my all time favorite witch movies. I loved how they made it more of a natural magic instead of unrealistic magic such as the magic they use in harry potter stories. Its a movie I can watch repeatedly and still love every second of it.
  
Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald (2018)
Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald (2018)
2018 | Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Mystery
The cast particularly, Eddie Redmayne as Newt scamander, Jude Law as Albus Dumbledore and Johnny Depp as Gellert Grindelwald Opening action sequence was cool. Cgi was fantastic (1 more)
The world feels magical and the nostalga of being back in the wizarding world is always beautiful.
Grindelwald was underused considering it's called The crimes of grindelwald. The plot was messy and sloppy. Too many flashback sequences including two back to back sequences that lasted 20 minutes (1 more)
The big plot twist/reveal at the end makes no sense from what i know from the Harry Potter lore. Lack of Continuity Action sequences weren't that impressive
A disappointing entry in the Harry Potter franchise
  
Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald (2018)
Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald (2018)
2018 | Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Mystery
Magic world of harry potter (2 more)
Actors
Visual effects
Just felt a bit like a prequel rather than the next step in the fantastic beasts universe (0 more)
If you're also a huge harry potter fan like me you will literally be on the edge of your seat and gasp every time you make a connection with facts from the deathly hallows book.

I absolutely loved it. However, i felt like they dragged the story too much in the 2nd movie and filled time with silly things just to keep it long.

Would love to have a debate with people on the ending if anyone's up for it.
  
Harry Potter and the Philosopher&#039;s Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
J.K. Rowling | 2014 | Children, Fiction & Poetry
8
9.1 (271 Ratings)
Book Rating
The first book on a magical journey. The Harry Potter series and the wizarding world developed within it is unparalleled in modern literature. (0 more)
It's written much simpler than the later books. (0 more)
A classic but written for a younger audience than the later books
I love Harry Potter. I got this book at the age of 7 and it definitely changed my life. This is a wonderful childrens story and accessible to a younger audience. This book is set before the series gets too dark so I would recommend it for all ages. However the characters are a bit one dimensional at times compared to the later books.
  
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
J.K. Rowling | 1998 | Children
10
9.0 (208 Ratings)
Book Rating
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#1 <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3217515684">Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone</a> - ★★★★★
#2 <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2371215543">Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets</a> - ★★★★★
#3 <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3275165909">Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban</a> - ★★★★

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is probably my favorite book in the Harry Potter series. It's the second year in Hogwarts for Harry Potter and his friends Ron and Hermione. The year we discover many new things in the Harry Potter world.

This is the book where we meet Dobby. Also the book where we find out about Voldemort's true identity. The book in which we find out what really happened to Moaning Myrtle.

I have truly forgotten how good the beginning of the book is. Firstly, I cannot understand why Harry has to go back and stay with that awful family during the summer. I know they are his legal guardians, but they don't want him staying with them either! Then, there is Dobby, who wants Harry to not go back to Hogwarts and creates a huge mess. The best moment though, is when Ron comes to the rescue with the flying car! Because Ron knows Harry might be in trouble. And Harry's owl secret endeavours are revealed too. And I cannot help but share this moment of Hermione worrying about Harry, as well as Ron's family owl. 

<b><i>"I've been really worried and if Harry is all right, will you please let me know at once, but perhaps it would be better if you used a different owl, because I think another delivery might finish your one off."</i></b>

There is something about the Harry Potter books that I have always loved. The feeling of acceptance they give you. The inclusivity. The ability to be part of the magical world too!

<b><i>"You will find that I will only truly have left this school when none here are loyal to me. You will also find that help will always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it."</i></b>

Harry's curiosity is something I loved since day one.

I love the powerful friendship he has with Hermione & Ron. His bravery and his eagerness to always make things right. I love that danger doesn't scare him. And I have to admit - I also love Harry's rivalry with Malfoy! Their encounters are always a treat!

<b><i>"Honestly, if you were any slower, you'd be going backwards."</i></b>

What I loved the most about this book were the conversations between Harry and You Know Who. The moment Harry acknowledged why he is alive and why he is better.

<b><i>"How is it that a baby with no extraordinary magical talent managed to defeat the greatest wizard of all time?"

"No one knows why you lost your powers when you attacked me. I don't know myself. But I know why you couldn't kill me. Because my mother died to save me."</i></b>

And on top o all this - the moment Harry finds out why he truly belongs to Gryffindor!

<b><i>"It is out choices, Harry, that show us what we truly are, far more than our abilities."</i></b>

Truly a favorite of mine and a series I will be forever recommending.<b><i>Always!</i></b>

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Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
Games
7
6.4 (5 Ratings)
App Rating
It's definitely fun to try and live in the Harry Potter world and be a witch and wizard at Hogwarts. It's cool learning the potions and spells and definitely brings back a nostalgic feeling. (0 more)
I wish it was a little more interactive with the spellcasting and potion making. (0 more)
  
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Wolf (17 KP) rated Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) in Movies

Nov 18, 2017 (Updated Nov 18, 2017)  
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
2016 | Fantasy
CGI (0 more)
CGI (2 more)
Johnny Depp
Boring plot
Not fantastic
A lame and forgettable spinoff of the Harry Potter series. The cgi works sometimes but mostly doesn't, and Johnny depp appearing is a dumb twist that doesn't make sense. This movie's only getting a sequel because the fanboys and fangirls love it.
  
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Rula Margaret Sweby (9 KP) created a post

Jan 3, 2019  
Hello everyone, I’m Rula Sweby and I have Downs Syndrome. I love anything to do with books (not horror, paranormal and sci-fi), movies, music/musicals, Disney animation drawrer, scrapbooking, cooking, baking, dancing, Harry Potter fan, 24 fan.

I am a writer specialising in crime thrillers, romantic family sagas and autobiographies.