Harry Potter Group Buddy Read Schedule

Hey reader friends and (hopefully) fellow Potterheads!  I talked on Twitter and Facebook about starting a group buddy read/re-read of the Harry Potter Series!  It was an idea to help people have a little fun reading a loved series with others during this shelter in place/quarantine/social distancing time.  So, without further ado: The Buddy Read Schedule:

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Saturday April 18 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - Chapters 1-5
Sunday April 19 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - Chapters 6-9
Monday April 20 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - Chapters 10-13
Tuesday April 21 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - Chapters 14-17

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 

Wednesday April 22 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Chapters 1-4

Thursday April 23 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Chapters 5-9

Friday April 24 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Chapters 10-13 

Saturday April 25 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Chapters 14-18

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 

Sunday April 26- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Chapters 1-5

Monday April 27 - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Chapters 6-10 

Tuesday April 28 - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Chapters 11-15 

Wednesday April 29 - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Chapters 16-19 

Thursday April 30 - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Chapters 20-22 

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 

Friday May 1 - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Chapters 1-5

Saturday May 2 - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Chapter 6-9 

Sunday May 3 - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Chapters 10-14

Monday May 4 - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Chapters 15-19 

Tuesday May 5 - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Chapters 20-23
Wednesday May 6 - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Chapters 24-27

Thursday May 7 - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Chapters 28-32

Friday May 8 - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Chapters 33-37 

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 

Saturday May 9 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Chapters 1-4 

Sunday May 10 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Chapters 5-8

Monday May 11 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Chapters 9-11 

Tuesday May 12 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Chapters 12-15 

Wednesday May 13 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Chapters 16-18 

Thursday May 14 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Chapters 19-22

Friday May 15 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Chapters 23-27

Saturday May 16 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Chapters 28-31

Sunday May 17 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Chapters 32-35

Monday May 18 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Chapters 36-38 

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 

Tuesday May 19 - Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince - Chapters 1-5

Wednesday May 20 - Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince - Chapters 6-10

Thursday May 21 - Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince - Chapters 11-15

Friday May 22 - Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince - Chapters 16-20

Saturday May 23 - Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince - Chapters 21-25 

Sunday May 24 - Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince - Chapters 26-30

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 

Monday May 25 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Chapters 1-4

Tuesday May 26 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Chapters 5-9 

Wednesday May 27- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Chapters 10-14

Thursday May 28 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Chapters 11-15

Friday May 29 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Chapters 16-20

Saturday May 30- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Chapters 20-24

Sunday May 31 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Chapters 25-27 

Monday June 1 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Chapters 28-30

Tuesday June 2 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Chapters 31-33

Wednesday June 3 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Chapters 34-Epilogue 

During the Buddy Read Along, we'll also have group discussions after each book, but we'll have a discussion with each other about when we want to do those!  That way we can have as many people involved in the group discussions with each other.

If you are interested in joining The Book Nerd Discord Group, we will have a chat in that group specifically for the read along - here's the invite to join: https://discord.gg/jFf4VN

If you'd rather join us in our messenger group chat - find me on Facebook at The Book Nerd, and I will add you to the group chat!

Dating Profile Friday - Dolores Umbridge

Name: Dolores Umbridge
Occupation: Senior Undersecretary for the Ministry of Magic; Former Defense Against The Dark Arts professor at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry

Hobbies: Collecting plates with kittens on them, torturing students, drinking tea.

About Me: I have worked for the Ministry of Magic for many years.  I was, during a particularly dark time at Hogwarts, also the Defense against the Dark Arts Professor.  I enjoy herbal tea, collectible plates, and good conversation.  I don't like or want children, I despise forests, and I don't like singing.  I do enjoy being in charge, and would take any chance I can to get on top and be in charge. 

You can usually find me at work. If you send an owl, and I don't respond within a week - move on.

Dating Profile Friday - Harry Potter

Name: Harry Potter
Education: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Job: Auror
Status: Divorced

Likes: Quidditch, brooms.
Dislikes: Haters, the Malfoys

About Me: I was a student at Hogwarts and though I didn't complete my NEWT's, I have gone on to become a successful auror with the Ministry of Magic.  I married my school sweetheart, and that didn't work out well, so now I am seeking one that I truly can spend the rest of my life with. I killed the worst dark wizard of all time, Lord Voldemort. I guess you could say I'm still pretty amazing. 

If you send an owl, they'll always know where to find me, even when I'm traveling for work. 

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If you've created your own dating profile for a character, post your link in the comments below - I'd love to see it!

Dating Profile Friday: Draco Malfoy

Name: Draco Malfoy

Hobbies: Hating people, throwing Harry Potter under the bus, plotting my revenge on those who have wronged me, and learning as much as I can about the dark arts.

Likes: Buying things from Borgin and Burkes.
Dislikes: Harry Potter. The dark forest.  Being held accountable for my action

About me: I attending Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry and brought much glory to Slytherin, the best house at Hogwarts. I enjoy flying and have a great respect for purebloods.

I don't care much for the outdoors. I prefer the warmth of the fireplaces in Malfoy Manor.  I do enjoy traveling, as long as I can arrive at my destination quickly.  I like visiting wizards in other countries, as well.

You can contact me by owl at Malfoy Manor.  

Dating Profile Friday - Neville Longbottom

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Name: Neville Longbottom
Profession: Herbology Professor at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry
Hobbies: Killing snakes, identifying weird plants, reading books about plants.

About Me:I'm a bit shy, but I am loyal and I will fight as much as I can to defend the people and places I love.  Plants are my life. Ironically, I became obsessed with plants, after some fake dude disguised as Mad-Eye moody used plants to try and get into Hogwarts and kill my friend Harry. Anyway, I digress. I like to read, mostly about plants.  I enjoy gardening, and I teach at Hogwarts, because I believe young witches and wizards deserve to know about herbology - it's more important than people realize. 

If you're interested in getting to know me - send me an owl.  I promise I won't send my toad in reply - he's retired now anyway. Or is he lost?

Dating Profile Friday: Lord Voldemort

Hey Reader Friends - Happy Friday!  Welcome to another round of Dating Profile Friday.  Today: Lord Voldemort.

Name: I am Lord Voldemort
Occupation: Dark Lord, Leader of the Death Eaters
Likes: Killing people for no reason.  Taking down leaders who want to harm me.
Dislikes: Harry Potter.


About Me: I am the most powerful wizard you will ever meet.  I prefer to only be involved with purebloods.  I appreciate honesty and will do anything to invoke honesty from my followers - I mean friends.  I believe in the importance of loyalty and undying respect to people in power over others.  I like to think someday I will be the supreme leader over the entire wizarding world.

If you are a pureblood wizard looking to help me and be with me on my journey to power, I look forward to hearing from you.  Right now, I am probably hiding in Albania. Your owl will know how to reach me.

Top Ten Tuesday - Places Mentioned In Books That I’d Like to Visit

Hey reader friends - welcome to another Top Ten Tuesday - a weekly meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. This weeks topic is Places Mentioned In Books That I’d Like to Visit.  

I cheated a little - some of the places I want to visit are real.  But I read and love a lot of fantasy - so some of them are also fictional. A lady can dream, right?! 

 

 1. The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue - Makenzi Lee 

Although the idea of wandering all over Europe sounds absolutely grand - the place mentioned in this book I'd visit first is Italy!

 

 2. Listen to Your Heart - Kasie West 

Kasie's books take place in California - who wouldn't want to spend a week or two in the California Sun?!

 3. The Mortal Instruments Series - Cassandra Clare

NEW YORK CITY!! Out of all the places I want to travel - this is Number 1 on my list.

 4. The Harry Potter Series - JK Rowling

Hello, London!  England is number 2 on the list of places I want to visit! 

Now, let's just be real, fellow potterheads - I'd want to go to: 

Hogwarts

Hogsmeade

Diagon Alley

 5. A Song of Ice and Fire Series - George RR Martin 

Winterfell. Enough said. 

 6. LOTR - J.R.R Tolkien

The LOTR books are my FAVORITE fantasy books, hands down.  So, are you surprised that I'd want to visit the shire?! 

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So, reader friends - if you could visit any places mentioned in the books you've read, where would you go?!

Top Ten Tuesday: Platonic Relationships In Books

Hey reader friends!  Welcome to another round of Top Ten Tuesday, a weekly meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl!

This week, we're talking about Platonic Relationships in Books!  So, here are my favorites:

Maurene Goo's books I Believe In a Thing Called Love and The Way You Make me Feel have main characters that have THE BEST relationships with their dads! 

Desi in I Believe in a Thing Called Love and her apa are just so cute and they love to watch K-Drama together.  They talk about lots of stuff (except how Desi is using K-Drama to get a guy.)  They have so much fun in the way they talk to each other.

Clara and her dad in The Way You Make me Feel are even funnier than Desi and her dad!  They joke around with each other so much, and are so honest with each other (usually), and they have just tons of fun together when they are working on the KoBra - even though Clara is there because she got in trouble.

Hagrid and Ron, Harry, and Hermione.  Hagrid can be a little rough around the edges, but I mean, he loves those kids and they love him - and the four of them do have some awesome, crazy times and adventures together. 

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - J.K. Rowling

Title: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Author: J.K. Rowling
Format: Paperback
Rating: 4 Stars

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Harry Potter is midway through his training as a wizard and his coming of age. Harry wants to get away from the pernicious Dursleys and go to the International Quidditch Cup. He wants to find out about the mysterious event that's supposed to take place at Hogwarts this year, an event involving two other rival schools of magic, and a competition that hasn't happened for a hundred years. He wants to be a normal, fourteen-year-old wizard. But unfortunately for Harry Potter, he's not normal - even by wizarding standards. And in his case, different can be deadly.

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Hey there reader friends - y'all know I've been re-reading my way through the Harry Potter series.  I am through book 4 - The Goblet of Fire.  Disclaimer: This is the 11th time that I've re-read this book (I've read the first three just as many times!)  That being said, I couldn't believe how much I forgot was different compared to the movie.  I feel like a terrible potterhead!

Anyway, let's get down to brass tacks.

Things I Love About This Book:

1. Hermione being such a hardcore advocate for elf-rights!  You stand up for those house-elves, Hermione.  I get the feeling that Hermione would be the type to stand up for all sorts of oppressed people - she's just awesome like that.   (Although I admit SPEW is a goofy name for her group, but I get it!)

2. The actual Tri-Wizard Tournament!!!  I mean how crazy and wild, amiright?!  I mean, they do make a bunch of teenagers fight dragons and dive underwater into the black sea, but the tournament was groovy because it was a chance for wizards from different countries to get to know each other and learn more about how other wizards do things.  (Also, how funny was it watching Fred and George try to find a way to enter the tournament.)

3. The Quidditch world cup!  There were some awesome scenes and some really crappy scenes (not poorly written, just sucky) throughout the event of the Quidditch world cup.  We go from them sitting in the top box, seeing veela for the first time, watching Krum do his awesome flying stuff, meeting Winky and hanging out in those huge tents; then to them seeing the dark mark in the sky and running from death eaters - and I loved it all! 

4. J.K. Rowling really ramps up the tension and drama in this book.  Cedric dies, Voldemort returns - officially, Mad Eye Moody gets taken over by Barty Crouch JR.  Things start to tie together a bit more, and the story really starts to come together.  This book is also just as well written as the first three, and Rowling makes everything work so well, even with this book being a lot longer than the first three books.

5. The characters are just as spot on in this book as they are in the first three.  Rowling introduces a lot of new characters in this book - Madame Maxime and her students, Igor Karkaroff and his students, Mad Eye Moody, and more!  She does her usual great job at giving each new character their own distinct personalities and quirks, and keeps her old characters true to who they are.  Each character develops well throughout the story and keeps growing and maturing as teens should.

6. I hate Rita Skeeter, but I also love her!  I think she adds some stuff to the story, and gives people a good laugh. I know there are a lot of people who take what Rita Skeeter says so seriously, but did anyone else find her so ridiculous when she did things like dragging Harry into the broom closet at the weighing of the wands.

7.  The Yule Ball - watching everyone try to get dates was great!

8. That awkward moment when Ron asked Fleur Delacour to go to the Yule Ball with him!  Oops!

9. Harry trying to figure out the egg! 

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Things I Didn't Really Like:

1. Mad Eye as a Hogwarts Professor.  Look: maybe Moody was a great Auror.  In fact, he was!  But that doesn't mean someone who is basically bat crap crazy should be a professor.  Just because you caught a lot of dark wizards doesn't mean you are fit to be a teacher! 

2. Snape.  I hate him in every book.  He's abusive and a class A douche.  I don't care the he always loved Lily. I don't.  He is a jerk who treats Harry like absolute crap just because Harry is James's son.

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As with the three previous books, the world building continues its excellency in this book.  J.K. Rowling adds new characters and plot lines so well.  She develops new characters as well as the old characters, and continues to add more depth to the characters that have been around a while. 

The story is well written, just like it's predecessors, and everything that happens fits so well within this book and the three that come before it.  If you've read the series, you also know that each book sets up the next book so well - this book is no exception.

I appreciate that this book, as the book with the most story to it (this book is over 400 pages, to it's previous three being a bit over 300), this book adds so much more to the world and the story of Harry Potter and Voldemort.  You learn so much about Voldemort's return, about his back story, about his history with Harry, and that's awesome! 

So, reader friends, tell me what your favorite (or least favorite) things are about The Goblet of Fire. - And if you've never read it, what on earth are you waiting for?!

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Reviews of the Rest of the Series:

(Click the Picture to read the review)

My {Favorite} Banned Books

1. The Harry Potter series: Magic, witches and wizards, a three-headed dog (oh my god a three headed dog!)  What's not to love about this entire series.  (Plus - y'all banning this book know that witches and wizards aren't actually real, right?!)

2. The Hunger Games: The entire idea of kids killing kids is abhorrent, but the anti war sentiment is something I am totally on board with!

3. To Kill a Mockingbird: If you've read this book and didn't love it, you need to read it again!  And again.  And again!  I mean, that Atticus Finch - AMAZING!

4. His Dark Materials series: These books are just so amazing!  There isn't a thing I don't love about these books.



Join in now - tell me in the comments what your favorite banned books are!

My favorite {Harry Potter} pick up lines

Welcome!  I know you love Harry Potter like me, don't lie!  So, for fun, I went searching and have compiled - for a good laugh - my favorite Harry Potter pick up lines.   (All clean-ish.  This is a YA blog after all!  If you want to read some really dirty pickup lines, go here!

1. If you were a Dementor, I'd become a criminal just to get your kiss. 

2.  I know we're not in Professor Flitwick's class, but you still are charming.

3. You must be magical, because I've fallen under your spell. 

4. Your smile is like Expelliarmus. Simple but disarming.

5. You can have the portkey to my heart.

6. Are you a Snitch? Because you're the finest catch here.

 

 7. Baby, are you the Nimbus 2000 cause your sweeping me off my feet!

8. Do you like Harry Potter? Because I a-Dumbledore you!

Dating Profile Friday - George Weasley

HI!  Welcome to Dating Profile Friday! 

Meet: George Weasley!

Name: George Weasley
Age:19
Education: Hogwarts
Employment: Owner and Co-Creator of Weasley's Wizard Wheezes

Likes:  Flirting with pretty seekers, creating joke items for Weasley's Wizards Wheezes,
Dislikes: Professor Umbridge, Taking Tests, school

About me: I founded Weasley's Wizard Wheezes with my twin brother, Fred.  I closed the shop for a few months after the battle at Hogwarts, and now operate the store on my own with a trusted assistant - whose name I can't remember!  (Sorry, assistant.) 

I enjoy traveling when I can.  I love Quidditch and chocolate frogs. 

You can find me at Weasley's Wizard Wheezes or contact me by owl post. 


Overly serious people need not apply.

My Favorite Harry Potter Movie Moments - In Gifs!

Hey Y'all!  I thought I would do something a little different with this post!  Here are my favorite Harry Potter Movie Moments: In Gifs

1: Harry getting thousands of Hogwarts Letters!

2: Harry and Hagrid in Diagon Alley for the first time

3: Harry catching the snitch in his mouth

4: Harry riding Buckbeack

5: Hermione punching Malfoy

6: Malfoy getting turned into a ferret

7: Harry hanging out with Hagrid and Prof. Slughorn

8: Prof. McGonagall telling the kids to blow shit up!

9. Fred and George trying to get dates for the Yule Ball.

10: Fred and George letting off fireworks during the kids OWL exams. 

 11: Prof. McGonagall calling Filch a blithering idiot

12. Harry Killing Voldemort, obvi!