Comments on: Harry Potter and the Unsung Hero

By: Angela Parson Myers

Angela Parson Myers — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 02:28:32 +0000

I started reading the books because a friend at work recommended them, then I passed them on to my grandkids. For some reason, they all got tired of them. I kept reading. I loved Neville from the beginning, too. Also Luna, and I identified with her more than any other character. Nobody took either one of them seriously, but both were wise beyond their years. I think you might be right about the future adventures of Neville–and Luna could be included. She has a lot more to say.

By: Brett Battles

Brett Battles — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 23:37:46 +0000

Ouch! Humbly sulking into the corner and licking my wounds. If only I had a counter spell….

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 23:20:08 +0000

No, THIS is a complaint: Brett Battles sure can be obnoxious sometimes.

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 23:14:38 +0000

Hi, heidenkind, and welcome to my site! I think Neville has one of the most drastic arcs. I loved seeing him grow up and how far he came. Matthew Lewis, too. Look at him now!

By: Brett Battles

Brett Battles — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 23:13:05 +0000

Sounds like a complaint to me! 😉

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 23:11:25 +0000

Thanks, Jenn. I HATED the long wait for Azkaban after I finished the first two.

Does your mom read them, too?

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 23:09:25 +0000

I’m not complaining, just wish Kate Winslet, Daniel Craig and Clive Owen managed to squeeze in cameos, too.

By: heidenkind

heidenkind — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:39:41 +0000

I love Neville, too, for all the reasons you mentioned. One of the great things about the series is that a lot of the characters evolve over time and have their own story arc, not just Harry.

But you’d have know Neville was brave and lion-hearted because he’s in Gryffindor. 🙂

By: jenn aka the picky girl

jenn aka the picky girl — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:09:15 +0000

Perfect, perfect post.

I, too, thought the last film was underwhelming for exactly the points you mention and a couple more. BUT, I am remedying that by starting back at the beginning.

I first came across them after book 3 came out. My mom taught middle school reading and told me about them. I scoffed (which is unusual for me about books) but read all three in one afternoon and asked for the next. Imagine my disappointment when I realized a long wait was in store…

By: le0pard13

le0pard13 — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:39:07 +0000

Ditto. I think if you look at the acclaim the cast for the Lord of Rings trilogy garnered, you could argue this series had equal or more of a cast.