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Jum'at, 29 Januari 2021, 13:47 WIB (lupa dipublish karena gue belum buka-buka blog lagi, hehehehehehe😆)
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Heyhooo, it's raining outside!! I actually didn't plan to write this, because i already have one draft to share. But after i read Mbak Thessa's post about books that mentioned Harry Potter, this thing just suddenly comes to my mind.
I know guys, i might never tell you before that i'm a big fan of Harry Potter since i've never talked about it (but now you know😜). But because i realized that the last post was quite deep to share, i think i need to give a little refreshment in my blog😬. Plus, considering that i haven't made any one post of a fun tag or game, it might be interesting to do!
So, without any further do, let's jump right in the first ever post of Harry Potter! This time i challenge you, potterhead fellas to make a post of Harry Potter tag by answering some related questions below😆😉. Here we go!
1. What is your favorite book?
Since i was a kid, i have always been a big fan of The Prisoner of Azkaban because this one that has got me so much into wizarding world and be enchanted by. Well, doesn't mean the first two movies were bad at all. I was so impressed about them, but this one just really magical to me. But growing up as an adult, right after i read the sixth one, i preferred Half-Blood Prince as the most favorite book series since it's got more complicated and dark. It's full of emotion and i loved how the character development of each one.
2. Last favorite book?
Believe me, this one is pretty tough🤔. But to be completely honest, i wasn't really fascinated by the idea of the Triwizard Tournament in the Goblet of Fire. It gives me so many negative feelings towards the sacrifice, pressure and any orduel that Harry must face. Besides, i hate the fact that because this 'bloody' tournament was happening, Voldemort was reborn and began to overthrow the Ministry of Magic and the whole wizarding world itself. My beautiful Hogwarts shouldn't be destroyed! *Anyway, i can still enjoy the storyline.
3. Favorite movie?
My favorite movie is definitely going to be Prisoner of Azkaban! (As i mentioned before). It was the first time i've finally got to know more about time travel in the wizarding world of J.K Rowling. And yeah, i feel like so attached that i considered myself as a big big fan of HP! I loved Knight Bus!!
4. Least favorite movie?
Hmm.. Probably the Goblet of Fire. "Again, Awl?" Yeah because this time i just don't like the hair styles among all actors—except Hermione. Sorry. C'mon, wasn't there in a wizarding world any barbershop at all?
5. Favorite quotes?
"Happines can always be found, but only if you remember to turn on the light"—Professor Dumbledore.
6. Favorite Weasley?
Hey, who else has never been a big fan of the twins!? Of course we are! Since the very first series, Fred has always been my favorite Weasley with George. Very 'brilliant' character (and humorous). I loved all the jokes they had😝.
7. Favorite female character?
Hermione Jean Granger, definitely. She was a very strong figure—stunning, gorgeous of what she stands for—since the very beginning. Without her, it was possible Harry and Ron could have died in the first book.
8. Favorite villain?
If Severus Snape considered as a villain, then i'd love to choose him. But if he's not, i preferred Malfoy family (if they also count as one). The fact that they almost (or maybe already) put their shoes in Harry's side at the end of the story is very heartwarming. Just forget how coward they were portrayed in the movie, cause in the book they were actually not! (i mean not really🙄)
9. Favorite male character?
Harry Potter himself! I think maybe due to the fact that Harry is the main character in this story (even his name is included in the title), we keep forgetting that after all it all started with Harry and he is the key to the wizarding world. We forget that he is the only character who isn't fake and innocent, who has to handle everything on his own and face a destiny that was neither his wish nor his fault at all. I mean, yes, he had been helped a lot by the people around his life, but in the end he has to tackle them all alone. Just like we who have struggled with our own lives in every situation. I also loved the way he's being real to everyone around him.
10. Favorite professor?
It was Professor McGonagall my favorite back then, when i was still a diligent and (very) bookworm person. Now i much prefer Lupin, i think he's the type of a teacher that an average student always want to be taught by. Such a humble professor.
11. Wash Snape's hair, or spend a day listening to Lockhart rant about himself?
Snape. Very easy🙉.
12. What house you're in?
I've gotten the sense since a kid that i was a hundred percent possibly sort in Gryffindor, and here i am, always placed on this gold lion badge in every quiz i take🦁.
13. What's your patronus?
Ragdoll Cat! I dunno why. Maybe because i'm a cat-person?
14. Travel to Hogwarts via Hogwarts Express or a flying car?
Hogwarts Express for no reason! I could just buy an enchanted flying car at Diagon Alley but i couldn't buy such big train and bring it to my home.
15. Ride a Hippogriff, or ride a Firebolt?
Hm, let's see here🤔 I'd love to ride a broomstick on my own but riding Hippogriff would be great too! But to be honest, i'm too scared to ride a 'flying' beast that i cannot take control over it, so Firebolt is genuinely the best choice for me.
16. Is there a character you felt differently about in the movies versus the books?
There were names, but the one that everyone possibly knows is Ginny Weasley. She's more a badass girl, such a bold, genuine, and smart character in the books yet in the movies she has only been portrayed like a charming, not really bold character and kind of a playgirl around Harry's life. I couldn't see any character development since her role in the movies wasn't that big.
17. Is there a movie you preferred over its book?
Honestly, i want to go with the first one, Sorcerer's Stone, but it's still nothing compared to the book knowing there's so many scenes that they didn't put into the movie (especially the first few chapters), so i may have to go with Deathly Hallows part one.
18. Your top thing (person or event) which wasn't included in the movie that annoyed you the most?
Firstly, i was so extremely annoyed that they didn't put in Peeves the ghost in the movie. You know, i've got so frustrated imagining him only within my mind by never seeing his portrayal actually was. The second is going to be the scene when Draco Malfoy casts a spell to make Hermione's teeth long in the fourth book.
19. If you could remake any of the Potter movies, which would it be?
I'd pick Goblet of Fire, but not really change them anyways. I just want to cut their hair, and include all of the Dramione scenes in it. Yeah, i'm one of the Dramione shipper that was so devastated they didn't even have one good since till the end. I mean, why weren't the canon couple like them ended up as goals😂? Fortunately, they already have one iconic scene in PoA (both in the book and the movie).
20. Which class would be your favorite?
Charm and Transfiguration would be interesting!
21. Which spell do you think would be most useful to learn?
Definitely Accio! You know why😂
22. Do you have any unpopular opinion about the series?
Do you know that a live-action Harry Potter TV series project is in discussion with HBO Max and Warner Bros? Some people think it's the worst idea ever after The Cursed Child and Fantastic Beasts which wasn't about Harry Potter. For me personally, it's not a good idea either. But i thought at least there are still a lot of interesting stories that can be explored more deeply since many important scenes in the book were left on the table and made the story in the Harry Potter movies are very limited.
I don't think that's a good and a bad idea at the same time. Maybe the new generation needs new portrayal of Harry Potter in television? I don't know.. i'm just trying to be positive😂
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So, that's all for me! Has anyone grown up with Harry Potter too and would like to answer some of the questions above? Feel free to share your opinions on your own blog! (or in the comment section below😜) Have fun!~