Recent content by Aoide

Hey, I've seen that one! :) When MoMA was being renovated they took objects on tour to Houston and Berlin. It's a neat piece.

I keep almost all of my books. There are a few books here and there that will go to the used book store, but I have a hard time even letting go of books that I didn't particularly like. I do a lot of re-reading but only of certain books. I'm keeping books that I know will probably not be...

They also do this same idea at Book Crossing. They set the books free, but also have this book exchange, although I can't think of what they call it.

I had the same reaction as Wabbit. When I saw the trailer it changed my mind about seeing the movie. That and I like Adrian Brody. :)

Hi Wabbit, I certainly don't think of myself as an artist. I love going to the museums here in town. Houston has a number of very fine museums so I'm lucky in that respect. My favorite period is the Impressionist, but I really enjoy looking at all kinds of art. I am a choir teacher so...

Thanks for your kind words Ruby, but I think it is a problem when I can't control it. If I could control it and make it back to my house and cry whenever I wanted then I wouldn't care. It is when it comes upon me when I'm trying to be calm and in control and the tears come instead. That is...

Well, I ran across some interesting items surfing around the Potter net! I saw in this Entertainment Weekly Prediction list that Aberforth Dumbledore, Albus' brother, is the barkeep at the Hog's Head. Now I feel pretty silly for not knowing that, but I read absolutely no gossip etc. after...

I am very sensitive and very emotional. Someone once told me that it was because I am a musician so my feelings are very close to the surface. Yeah. That sounds like exactly what it was. Someone reaching for something, anything around them to explain away my behavior. I also cry when I...

Everything I have seen on Lily's eyes have pointed to the answer appearing in book 7. But I do think that JKR has started working Lily in a little more in this book.

I agree with this. I think there has to be much more than just Snape's remorse behind the reason that Dumbledore trusted him again. Harry may think he knows the whole reason, but I don't think I do.

I have to site Dave Barry as well. He has a section in his book Dave Barry hits below the Beltway where he goes off on Florida, the people, and two crazy mayors. It is hilarious because its true. That section is one of the funniest things I have ever read.

Thanks! I love to hear about the way different education systems are set up.

Jennifer, may I ask? What is sixth form?

Aoide was one of the three original greek muses. The muse of song. I was looking around for a forum name and I thought that was particular fitting since I am a choir teacher. I've tried signing up on another forum with a different online name I have and I practically went into convulsions...

One thing I've been thinking about the title. While the Half Blood Prince itself doesn't seem like a large part of the story, the Half Blood Prince is Snape who has been the focus of a lot of debate and speculation. It isn't like she could have named the book Harry Potter and Snape, but that...