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We’re discussing random stuff about Harry Potter here!
@karanagrawal let’s discuss here
karanagrawal9151
Yes!
What are your favourite HP books and movies?
him
Attempting a fantasy fiction
I think my fav book is the first one, the initial world building and wonder!
Movie is Azkaban
Yours?
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Himanshu
Attempting a fantasy fiction
I see
Sounds like a daunting task
Himanshu
Movie is Azkaban
Amazing
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Karan
I see
Sounds like a daunting task
Writing a book is super daunting
karanagrawal9151
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Himanshu
Yours?
Mine would have to be Deathly Hallows 2 😂
Some moments in there are just too strong and hit the right spot!
But Azkaban is definitely my second favourite
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Himanshu
Writing a book is super daunting
Especially the first time
Karan
Mine would have to be Deathly Hallows 2 😂
Some moments in there are just too strong and hit the right spot!
But Azkaban is definitely my second favourite
Confession: not a big fan of last 3 movies
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Himanshu
Confession: not a big fan of last 3 movies
Ouch
Why though? Is it because you don't think the movies did justice to the books?
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Karan
Ouch
Why though? Is it because you don't think the movies did justice to the books?
Big time
karanagrawal9151
Half Blood Prince is such a great movie too!
The Harry and Dumbledore camaraderie in it is so nice and comforting
Himanshu
Big time
Ahh, makes sense
I probably won't be able to understand that until I've read the books haha
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Karan
Half Blood Prince is such a great movie too!
The Harry and Dumbledore camaraderie in it is so nice and comforting
The book sir the book!
Dumbeldore is much better in books 😁
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karanagrawal9151
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Himanshu
The book sir the book!
Feeling some major FOMO here
Himanshu
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
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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Himanshu
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.
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Sneha
I love Luna and Neville longbottom.
Luna reminds me of you 😊
karanagrawal9151
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Himanshu
Writing a book is super daunting
You've probably seen this, but read this if you haven't already
https://twitter.com/nathanbaug…
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Himanshu
Luna reminds me of you 😊
She reminds me of me too ✨
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Karan
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
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Himanshu
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
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Himanshu
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
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.
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Sneha
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
Everyone who teaches storytelling, talks about this difference between books and movies
Have you read this book by Matthew Dicks called Storyworthy?
Himanshu
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
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!
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Himanshu
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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