I can understand where you're coming from. I really can. In a lot of ways, even if you accept one or both of my interpretations above (or, even if you like the surface reading which Rowling apparently intended), the last book is just badly written. I do feel that I've been played for a fool by supporting Rowling as long and as passionately as I did. But I also feel that there is some substance in the books - I wouldn't have responded so passionately, and neither would you, if they were completely empty.
But I certainly won't try to argue that you and Professor_Mum shouldn't be disappointed. You have good reason to be, I think.
Also, I gained a lot from the fandom, and I hope you did as well. I don't think you wasted three years of your life, even if the books did turn out to be a disappointment.
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Date: 2009-07-30 01:46 am (UTC)But I certainly won't try to argue that you and Professor_Mum shouldn't be disappointed. You have good reason to be, I think.
Also, I gained a lot from the fandom, and I hope you did as well. I don't think you wasted three years of your life, even if the books did turn out to be a disappointment.