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I confess yearning for Harry Potter spoilers

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hpotter.jpgI read the first book in J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. I liked the book; I admire Rowling. I came away from that first novel with the realization a new world classic had been born.

I kept meaning to read the rest of the books. But I just never got around to it. I have watched parts of the movies, usually on Saturday afternoon when I’m cleaning the bedroom. When the latest book came out, I mean to purchase one. I didn’t do that either.

But I did want to know what happened to Harry Potter. So I did an Internet search. I am sad to report that every reputable site I checked—or those I could determine were reputable—refused to satisfy my curiosity.

I have to marvel at the kind of loyalty that still has the wraps on a book that came out days ago. Most wildly successful books have been drawn and quartered by the time they hit bookshelves. This situation has to be a cultural phenomenon. The American government cannot keep a secret, but the unofficial Potter cartel can.

I guess I’ll have to wait to learn what happened to the world’s most popular worker of magic.

But I’m not very happy about that.

Maybe I’ll just saunter to the bookstore and read the last few pages.

RELATED LINK
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/
Join the book club, shop at the Harry Store and get the book if you’re a fan.

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Posted in Books, Fiction, Publishing on July 25th, 2007

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