What was your favourite Harry Potter book, and why?

[Scarlett.]

Which one?

[Vicky.]

Deathly Hallows. By a mile.

I actually waited in a queue for that at midninght at my local tescos >.<

[Claymores]

Farhenheit 451 - reason is self explanatory

[Scarlett.]

I'd have to say Goblet of Fire, just because its the one where the **** finally hit the fan :p

[Stacey.]

we read the book: Goblet Of Fire at my Primary School.
so i just voted for that one :)

[Shaun]

Deathly Hallows. The only one I've reread multiple times...it's very tense, and a good ending.

[Ross]

I love both the book and movie of Chamber of Secrets the best.

[Stu]

Order Of The Phoenix. It's very fast paced, has a lot going on in it, introduces loads of new plot elements, and there is lots of Lucius and Bellatrix.

[Scarlett.]

Order Of The Phoenix. It's very fast paced, has a lot going on in it, introduces loads of new plot elements, and there is lots of Lucius and Bellatrix.

That'd have to be my second favourite, especially because of the opening :)

Deathly Hallows was good too, though that was because it broke the cycle of the old books

[Stu]

That'd have to be my second favourite, especially because of the opening :)

Deathly Hallows was good too, though that was because it broke the cycle of the old books
Yeah it became more of a road trip, which I think made certain sections very drawn out, but it gets better towards the end.

[Patrick]

:p Nice thread lol

I havent read that many books tbh, I was going to read the 2nd Book but stopped after a few chapters.

I think if I seen the movies then theres not much point in reading the books, although I may start reading The Goblet of Fire tonight tbh.

If I do get into reading the books, im worried about reading the 7th one incase it spoils the entire movie for me :(
I have never read a book and then watched the movie, its always been watch the film and if it was good then read the book.

[Scarlett.]

:p Nice thread lol

I havent read that many books tbh, I was going to read the 2nd Book but stopped after a few chapters.

I think if I seen the movies then theres not much point in reading the books, although I may start reading The Goblet of Fire tonight tbh.

If I do get into reading the books, im worried about reading the 7th one incase it spoils the entire movie for me :(
I have never read a book and then watched the movie, its always been watch the film and if it was good then read the book.

I suggest reading the books, the films miss out a few things

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Harry Potter and the hairy snatch of Blackburn

[Stu]

:p Nice thread lol

I havent read that many books tbh, I was going to read the 2nd Book but stopped after a few chapters.

I think if I seen the movies then theres not much point in reading the books, although I may start reading The Goblet of Fire tonight tbh.

If I do get into reading the books, im worried about reading the 7th one incase it spoils the entire movie for me :(
I have never read a book and then watched the movie, its always been watch the film and if it was good then read the book.
You have it the wrong way around TBH. It's far better reading the book as was intended then seeing how they put it to film. And you can't honestly compare the books and films in terms of depth. Especially from Goblet on.

[Tom4784]

I voted Order of the Phoenix, It's the one I've read the most and I loved the story and the ending and it's just epic. It was close between Phoenix and Deathly Hallows.

[Stephanie]

prisoner of azkaban is my favourite book, dunno why though. i just like reading it more :L

[Ninastar]

Deathly Hallows <3

[Smithy]

Deathly Hallow's. You can just imagine the huge fight scene at the end

[Claymores]

Yeah it became more of a road trip, which I think made certain sections very drawn out, but it gets better towards the end.

Oh sugar - can I delete you as amigo..........Farheneit 451 these child novels that destoying soon-to-be adults heads

[Shaun]

DH > PS > GOF > OOTP > COS > POA > HBP

for me.

[Scarlett.]

Oh sugar - can I delete you as amigo..........Farheneit 451 these child novels that destoying soon-to-be adults heads

Farheneit 451 is an adult book, Harry Potter is a kids book, I dont get what your point is here, they're from different eras, for different generations and appeal to different audiences...there is no correlation between the two

[MusicMan]

Goblet of fire :)
I only read the first 5 books, I lost interest after that

[Good King Glennceslas]

Im inclined to say Deathly Hallows and although its one of my favourites, I would have to say Order of the Phoenix.
But Deathly Hallows is not far behind OotP.

[Stu]

Oh sugar - can I delete you as amigo..........Farheneit 451 these child novels that destoying soon-to-be adults heads
No problem. I don't make friends with supremist twats who have a 2004 'itz for kidz' mentality about a great, highly imaginative, twist filled work of fiction.

[Claymores]

Farheneit 451 is an adult book, Harry Potter is a kids book, I dont get what your point is here, they're from different eras, for different generations and appeal to different audiences...there is no correlation between the two

Farhenheit 451 is the temperature at which paper ignites, which should be what happens to all Harry Potter books in the Claymores state..........not a difficult concept

[Shaun]

On what grounds?

They're imaginative, they're interesting, they're well-written and they're pretty much the only series that have kept today's generation with an interest in reading (the only other example (though a bad one) I can think of is the Twilight series).

[Stu]

The best thing about the books are that, to rape a cliche, they are an entire universe like, man.

[Claymores]

On what grounds?

They're imaginative, they're interesting, they're well-written and they're pretty much the only series that have kept today's generation with an interest in reading (the only other example (though a bad one) I can think of is the Twilight series).

Sounds like a pitch for having a GCSE course in Harry Potter. If re-elected the Labour Government may introduce a fast-track degree course in Harry Potter

[Shaun]

Sounds like a counter-argument with no coherence. If you reply you may be equally dismissive without any basis.

[Kerry]

Not read them all but so far The Prisoner of Azkaban

Currently reading Order of the Pheonix but I'm hit and miss with HP books and tend to put them down and leave for weeks

[Jayson]

Deathly Hallows is a great book. Chose that.

[Scarlett.]

Farhenheit 451 is the temperature at which paper ignites, which should be what happens to all Harry Potter books in the Claymores state..........not a difficult concept

Wow...I at least expected a reply that at least argued with what I just said...this justs states a useless fact and your opinion, anyway, get out of the thread, this is a thread about What peoples favourite HP book is, its not a thread about Farenheit 451 or any other book

[Claymores]

Wow...I at least expected a reply that at least argued with what I just said...this justs states a useless fact and your opinion, anyway, get out of the thread, this is a thread about What peoples favourite HP book is, its not a thread about Farenheit 451 or any other book

Farhenheit 451 was a reference to literature rather than Harry Potter books - spin me a spell and I'll disappear dearest. Are you hankering after that PHd in Harry Potter which the captains of industry are craving for?

[Kerry]

The HP films are on TV every Saturday at the moment. I need to read the book quick before I see it on TV!! Trust it to be like a doorstop :laugh:

[Scarlett.]

Farhenheit 451 was a reference to literature rather than Harry Potter books - spin me a spell and I'll disappear dearest.

Nobody cares, this is a thread about Harry Potter books, nothing else, stop going off topic please :)

[Kerry]

I like how the books 'mature' as Harry does

[Claymores]

Nobody cares, this is a thread about Harry Potter books, nothing else, stop going off topic please :)

You are a lobbyist for the publishing company aren't you - what did the Department of Education think of your pitch for the Harry Potter GCSE?

[Christina]

Deathly Hallows. The only one I've reread multiple times...it's very tense, and a good ending.

Agreed. I've read it loads of times now it never seems to bore me! It's also quite emotional aswell and no other book has done that to me!! I love them all but that ones my overall fave!

[Shaun]

You are a lobbyist for the publishing company aren't you - what did the Department of Education think of your pitch for the Harry Potter GCSE?

What is your point exactly? The thread's about Harry Potter. You don't like it. **** off and don't post then.

[Christina]

How has a simple thread about Harry Potter turned into a debate?? :conf2:

[Claymores]

How has a simple thread about Harry Potter turned into a debate?? :conf2:

Shhhhhh or the mods will move the thrread to Serious Debates about whether the Government should introduce Harry Potter into the national curriculum and institute a School of Excellence in Harry Potter studies for the gifted.

[Christina]

Shhhhhh or the mods will move the thrread to Serious Debates about whether the Government should introduce Harry Potter into the national curriculum and institute a School of Excellence in Harry Potter studies for the gifted.

Right.. okay lol!

[Scarlett.]

Just pretend he isnt there, he seems to be trolling :)

[Kerry]

Just pretend he isnt there, he seems to be trolling :)

Nothing new there then

[Claymores]

Just pretend he isnt there, he seems to be trolling :)

Define trolling.........strogly believing that kids shoudn't be brought-up on a diet of Harry Potter pulp fiction rubbish = trolling?

[Scarlett.]

My least favourite HP would have to be Philosiphers Stone, it was a good book, but it was the most child friendly book out of them all and wasnt as full on as the rest

[Kerry]

My least favourite HP would have to be Philosiphers Stone, it was a good book, but it was the most child friendly book out of them all and wasnt as full on as the rest

Good story I found but as you say, very 'young'. As I said earlier though it's why I like how the books grow and mature with Harry and the others. The first is an easy read for one sitting. The next a little more gripping and so on and so on....

[Scarlett.]

Yeah, I understand that, I still think it's a great book, but its the one I like least :D

[Kerry]

I keep feeling like starting them from scratch again as I read them in such sporadic bursts first time around. I'll see how I go with the one I'm reading at the moment. I'd love to read them all simply as I love books and they seem to be such a 'must read' :)

[Patrick]

Define trolling.........strogly believing that kids shoudn't be brought-up on a diet of Harry Potter pulp fiction rubbish = trolling?

People cry and moan when kids are out having sex, doing drugs, fighting and that yet when we want to watch and get into Harry Potter books and that, its wrong?

[Claymores]

People cry and moan when kids are out having sex, doing drugs, fighting and that yet when we want to watch and get into Harry Potter books and that, its wrong?

I don't believe I was suggesting that kids should put down their Harry Potter trash and go out, snort a line then do a bit of housebreaking so can shoot-up on the proceeds

[Princess]

I can't think of one favourite.I love the last 3 especially but I grew up with the early ones. They're all great but I reread the last 3 more than the others.

[InOne]

The third, just loved it and was the only one not to involvle voldamort.

[Princess]

*Voldemort. :p It did a bit though didn't it? What with all the demonters and everything. Just he wans't actually in it. Ok maybe you're right.

[Kerry]

DON'T SPEAK HIS NAME!!!!!!!!!!!!! *hides*

[Princess]

Mwahaha *runs after Jaye shouting Voldemort Voldemort*

[InOne]

*Voldemort. :p It did a bit though didn't it? What with all the demonters and everything. Just he wans't actually in it. Ok maybe you're right.

He was not in it at all, it was all about Askabam and if sirus black wanter to kill him or not 'Tom Riddle' was not mentioned at all. Was a great book

[Princess]

I havn't read the early ones in yonks. I reread the newer ones before the movies come out and end up reading till the end of the series.

[Kerry]

Mwahaha *runs after Jaye shouting Voldemort Voldemort*

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeekkkkkk

[Stu]

Lucius Malfoy.

That is all.

[30stone]

Based on the movies, prisoner of Azkaban

[Patrick]

He was not in it at all, it was all about Askabam and if sirus black wanter to kill him or not 'Tom Riddle' was not mentioned at all. Was a great book

I remember at the start the guy on the bus says 'Sirus Black was a big supporter or You know who' :p

But yeah it was brilliant.

I cant wait until 20 past 4, the film is on ITV :)

[Claymores]

I remember at the start the guy on the bus says 'Sirus Black was a big supporter or You know who' :p

But yeah it was brilliant.

I cant wait until 20 past 4, the film is on ITV :)

People like different things, I think your thing is a pile of kiddyish poo, but can't wait for The Pacific to start on Sky HD and am bored of Chelsea humping Man U at the moment

[Patrick]

People like different things, I think your thing is a pile of kiddyish poo, but can't wait for The Pacific to start on Sky HD and am bored of Chelsea humping Man U at the moment

Wtf.

[Claymores]

Wtf.

Which bit didn't you understand kid? Having Sky High Definition? Wanting to see The Pacific in HD (Band of Brothers sequel really by HBO)? Being bored by Chelsea beating Man U easily live on TV? Rhinking that anything on ITV is kiddy nonesense not worth the air of publicity?

[Scarlett.]

Which bit didn't you understand kid? Having Sky High Definition? Wanting to see The Pacific in HD (Band of Brothers sequel really by HBO)? Being bored by Chelsea beating Man U easily live on TV? Rhinking that anything on ITV is kiddy nonesense not worth the air of publicity?

Maybe the part where it has no relation to the Harry Potter BOOKS

[Patrick]

Which bit didn't you understand kid? Having Sky High Definition? Wanting to see The Pacific in HD (Band of Brothers sequel really by HBO)? Being bored by Chelsea beating Man U easily live on TV? Rhinking that anything on ITV is kiddy nonesense not worth the air of publicity?


No.

The part where I was talking to a fellow Harry Potter fan and you came out nowhere and said 'We all have diffrent opinions' which was completely irrelevant to what were discussing tbh.

Anyways.
:wavey:

[Claymores]

No.

The part where I was talking to a fellow Harry Potter fan and you came out nowhere and said 'We all have diffrent opinions' which was completely irrelevant to what were discussing tbh.

Anyways.
:wavey:

If you read above a bit longer you'll see I'm a really BIG hater of kids getting stuck with that rubbish..........watch Cartoon Network for a bit, then go do homework instead.

I mean no harm - it is my opinion Padds:xyxwave:

[Patrick]

If you read above a bit longer you'll see I'm a really BIG hater of kids getting stuck with that rubbish..........watch Cartoon Network for a bit, then go do homework instead.

I mean no harm - it is my opinion Padds:xyxwave:

Kids stopped watching Cartoon Network years ago.

Do you want every teenager to be watching Ben 10 At the age of 14.

[Claymores]

Kids stopped watching Cartoon Network years ago.

Do you want every teenager to be watching Ben 10 At the age of 14.

Nope - I'd rather they watch History/Discovery channels rather than wasting their lives reading nonesense. Reading in itself doesn't make you studious if yo're reading crapola...........the tendency will be that you fail English exams because yer heid is full of nonesense.

Or go play the PS3/x-Box/Wii for a bit to relax and have fun then go do the serious bits when ready

[Callum]

Deathly Hallows. There all brilliant though. I remember waiting in Asda at 12am to get DH and once the staff released the books on to the checkouts, everyone went mad. Good times.

[Zippy]

Based on the movies, prisoner of Azkaban

Which was actually the least successful HP film. Interesting considering the books popularity.

1(5). Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) $968,657,891
2(8). Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) $937,000,866
3(9). Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) $933,956,980
4(13).Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) $892,194,397
5(17).Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) $866,300,000
6(26).Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) $789,458,727

Worldwide box office. Overall position in brackets.

I think the final film will top them all.