MAR 7, 2023
him
Dumbeldore is much better in books 😁
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karanagrawal
Himanshu Khanna
The book sir the book!
Feeling some major FOMO here
Himanshu Khanna
Writing a book is super daunting
Why did you decide to take it up? Writing a book I mean
him
Start reading slowly. It’s hard to give up 😜
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Karan Agrawal
Why did you decide to take it up? Writing a book I mean
Coz it’s daunting. That’s how I choose most things in life
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karanagrawal
Himanshu Khanna
Start reading slowly. It’s hard to give up 😜
For some reason I've never been able to read fiction. I breeze through non fiction books, but can't sit around and read fiction
I've never given the HP books a shot though. I guess it's time :p
sneha
In the Hindi dubbed version when Dobby says Malik ne Dobby ko moza diya… It hits different 🥹
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My favourite book is Half blood Prince. Movie: the Philosopher's Stone and prisoner of Azkaban.
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I love Luna and Neville longbottom.
him
Sneha Mehta
I love Luna and Neville longbottom.
Luna reminds me of you 😊
karanagrawal
Himanshu Khanna
Writing a book is super daunting
You've probably seen this, but read this if you haven't already
https://twitter.com/nathanbaug…
sneha
Himanshu Khanna
Luna reminds me of you 😊
She reminds me of me too ✨
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him
Karan Agrawal
You've probably seen this, but read this if you haven't already
https://twitter.com/nathanbaugh27/status/1540674110006730752?s=46&t=lJCAGaZ0sJOJE2cVRWxvhQ
Have reviewed it. Amazing take!
I though feel, it’s a different combination of things that worked in HP’s case
sneha
Random things about Neville:
1. His name was not on the book of admittance for a long time. His magical abilities were hidden.
2. For five years he used his father’s wand (and probably that’s why he didn’t reach his full potential while performing magic as the wand as choses the owner).
3. He was possibly the last person to buy wand from Ollivander.
4. He married Hannah Abbot, became a professor of herbology and they lived above the leaky cauldron.
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him
I feel he was downplayed in the movies. The reveal wasn’t satisfactory.
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Perhaps I imagined him differently
sneha
Himanshu Khanna
I feel he was downplayed in the movies. The reveal wasn’t satisfactory.
Yes, he was. For me he was more heroic and powerful than Harry. Also movies don’t really talk in depth about his family…how the book of admittance discovered his magic and his story in general. That’s also because movies can’t focus on everything and everyone. That’s why books >>> movie.
him
Everyone who teaches storytelling, talks about this difference between books and movies
P.S. I don’t like Harry Potter as a character
karanagrawal
Himanshu Khanna
I though feel, it’s a different combination of things that worked in HP’s case
I didn't even realise that there was structure until I had read this twitter thread 😂
But the fact that the characters feel so human and relatable despite being in a super natural/fantasy world. There's so much emotional storytelling, themes of the strength of family bonds, value of friendship in darker times, loss of close loved ones, kindness, generosity & sacrifice are all well portrayed.
Characters are allowed to experience different emotions rather than remain one note. The friendships between the trio are wonderfully played out.
I can't pinpoint what worked for HP but it resonates with you!
Sneha Mehta
Random things about Neville:
1. His name was not on the book of admittance for a long time. His magical abilities were hidden.
2. For five years he used his father’s wand (and probably that’s why he didn’t reach his full potential while performing magic as the wand as choses the owner).
3. He was possibly the last person to buy wand from Ollivander.
4. He married Hannah Abbot, became a professor of herbology and they lived above the leaky cauldron.
Damn, didn't know any of this
I need to read the books ASAP!
him
Books, @karanagrawal books!!
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I’ll give you an example:
Ron has been shown to be dumb, especially in the first few movies
In the books, he was the one who explained what a ‘mudblood’ is.
karanagrawal
Sneha Mehta
Yes, he was. For me he was more heroic and powerful than Harry. Also movies don’t really talk in depth about his family…how the book of admittance discovered his magic and his story in general. That’s also because movies can’t focus on everything and everyone. That’s why books >>> movie.
Wow
Himanshu Khanna
Everyone who teaches storytelling, talks about this difference between books and movies
Have you read this book by Matthew Dicks called Storyworthy?
Himanshu Khanna
Books, @karanagrawal books!!
Yeah definitely! I'm picking up the HP books after I finish my current read.
I was going to re-read Storyworthy but I guess it can wait 😂
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Karan Agrawal
Have you read this book by Matthew Dicks called Storyworthy?
I read it a couple of years back, and it continues to be the best (non-fiction) book I've ever read!
farziartist
Himanshu Khanna
We’re discussing random stuff about Harry Potter here!
The movie, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, was released in 2001, indicating that it was likely filmed and edited between 1997 and 2001. It's worth noting that the visual effects in the movie were impressive for their time, surpassing those commonly seen in current Indian films.
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him
Karan Agrawal
Have you read this book by Matthew Dicks called Storyworthy?
Yes. It’s decent!
Karan Agrawal
I read it a couple of years back, and it continues to be the best (non-fiction) book I've ever read!
Oh, you got to read more 😁
shubh
J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter have the same birthday
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karanagrawal
Himanshu Khanna
Oh, you got to read more 😁
Yeah I started reading very recently. Have read like 25-30 books in total
Definitely got to read more!
him
I can suggest some if you’d like
karanagrawal
Himanshu Khanna
I can suggest some if you’d like
Yes please (non fiction)
I'd love that!
Although, I plan on picking up the HP books next
But you can suggest a few anyway
him
One of my fav reads is Alchemy by Rory Sutherland
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karanagrawal
Noted
Virk
Himanshu Khanna
We’re discussing random stuff about Harry Potter here!
I have never read or seen Harry Potter. Happy to be converted.
him
Aman Virk
I have never read or seen Harry Potter. Happy to be converted.
Start with the first movie and watch with R. Don’t watch alone 😁
Virk
Himanshu Khanna
Start with the first movie and watch with R. Don’t watch alone 😁
Which is the first?
him
Aman Virk
Which is the first?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Virk
Himanshu Khanna
https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0N8WYH0W6L7Q0ODHGQCHMMRH4R/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
How many are there? Another friend got me on to Marvel. Well I had a lot of catching up to do. Luckily the trip overseas the flight entertainment system had a Marvel section.
him
Aman Virk
How many are there? Another friend got me on to Marvel. Well I had a lot of catching up to do. Luckily the trip overseas the flight entertainment system had a Marvel section.
Don’t worry about it. Just watch the first one 😊
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pratyush
Shubh Dhawan
J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter have the same birthday
This is not a coincidence, it’s intentional
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arun
Aman Virk
I have never read or seen Harry Potter. Happy to be converted.
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him
Arun Pattnaik
+1
Start?
himonmukherjee
Aman Virk
How many are there? Another friend got me on to Marvel. Well I had a lot of catching up to do. Luckily the trip overseas the flight entertainment system had a Marvel section.
I would like to thank that friend 😎