Deathly Hallows...

Just read Deathly Hallows. I won't say much here for the obvious reasons of spoilers but I can't remember crying so hard over a book. And I started tearing right from the begining because first and foremost, holding the book in my hands gave me a shrewd reminder that this is the end of the Harry Potter phenomenon. The 10 year saga, through which I practically grew up, has finally come to an end. Suddenly after reading the last word of the book, I felt as if a large chunk of me has fallen off. Even as I write this, I feel so horribly emotional because I can't believe that everything is over. No longer are we going to be treated into the fabulous world of magic and Hogwarts or witness the tyranny of Lord Voldemort and his cronies or hear the usually unintelligable words of wisdom from Albus Dumbledore. When I read Half Blood Prince, I didnot even tear up at Dumbledore's death. No I simply felt, well it was more like Surely Snape has a good reason for what he did.

I cried particularly hard at Snape's death. (This isn't much of a giveaway since most of us knew he was going to get snuffed in the end) It wasn't the honourable death that we had all expected him to receive. No he died rather pathetically, killed by Voldemort not for the reasons of being a traitor but for something else...I guess part of the reason why I teared up so miserably is because deep down inside me I hoped he'd survive. That he'd be honoured by the wizarding world for his sacrifices. His bravery and loyalty. But he died and I guess if Snape was real, that'd be the way he would've wanted to go.

I enjoyed the Snape/Lily shipper, something most of us had once again guessed correctly ever since Jo mentioned something big about Lily would be revealed and also Dumbledore's cast iron excuse to trust Snape. Harry Potter fans are not dumb you know, we can indeed add 2+2 without the aid of magic. :) I enjoyed the flashbacks (i.e. Snape's memories with his approval if I may add) that Harry saw in the Penesive. The young Sev was just so adorable and it pains me to envisiage he actually joined the Death Eaters. But nevertheless I appreciate Rowling giving backbone to the Snape/Lily shipper even though it was one sided. Another point of delight is that both Snape and Lily in their years at Hogwarts acknowledged they were BEST FRIENDS. I can almost imagine the plethora of fanfictions that are going to prop up on various Harry Potter communities.

I hated a certain someone's death. He was just awesome and shouldn't have died. Jo didn't do justice to his otherwise lovable character. His death occurs at Pg 538 British edition. You should know who if you've read the book. That was gut wrenching and I cried a lot over it. He was one of my favourite. I also hated a couple's death. No really a couple but you can guess who I am talking about. I expected him to survive but now I guess the Marauders are all reunited in afterlife! Happy thing!

Let's see another part that made me go aww was the Malfoys at the end. How they cuddled up together and held each other. They had no friends (all their friends were power hungry DEs lead by a lunatic), only each other. I never expected such display of affection from them. I think JKR did them justice. <3 Malfoys.

2 of my favourite creatures died. Why! It is sad. I will miss them terribly especially the one who worked in Hogwarts. :(

That's all I can say. The rest of the book was action packed and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I just wish the Order of the Phoneix, most of them, didn't die. Especially the guy on Pg 539 and Snape. :(

Man I sure feel empty now that the suspense is over.

The epilogue made me cry again because 19 years have passed! Since all of them died. It's a personal issue...don't bother. But Albus Severus Potter is just the most adorable kid in the world! James Harry Potter reminds us so much of James Potter Sr. Haha! You'll know what I am talking about. And Scorpius Malfoy. Hahah! Jo should definitely write another series documenting the rivalry between Albus Severus Potter and Scorpius Draco Malfoy. :D

Bottomline: I love Severus Snape! And the entire series and I have found some respect for Mr. Scarhead now that he acknowledges Snape as the bravest man he ever met rather than a greasy git. :D

I guess after reading Harry Potter one can look at death a little more optimistically. Dunno why I said that but...that's just how I feel.