I have to admit, I'm rather surprised at myself for upgrading all these Harry Potter books upon re-reading. This time, I changed my rating from 3 stars to 5 stars! I wonder if I read it again, would I want to average it out to 4 stars? Well, anyway, I can't help it. I'm a fan. I wouldn't have called myself a fan before re-reading the whole series, but somehow, re-reading everything while already knowing the secrets made for a much more satisfying experience, for me. I remember the first time I read this book, I couldn't keep the Horcruxes straight, and I had no idea what role the Hallows played in anything. Everything is much clearer to me this time around.
I love how the books paint whole portraits of so many characters. We not only get to know Harry, Ron, and Hermione, but we also see the growth and development of Snape, Dumbledore, and Voldemort.
And Snape! Oh, Snape! His bravery! His undying love! He really makes the whole series for me.
Even the epilogue doesn't bug me so much now. The first time I read it, I just wanted to gag. Corny, corny, corny. But now, I think, whatever! They're all in a happy place now. Yay!
The only thing that really bothered me in this book was the whole Ministry fiasco. The book made a big point to say how much time and thought went into their planning, but it really seemed like they hardly thought it out at all! I mean, sure, they got inside, but then what? And why didn't Harry just leave his Invisibility Cloak on all the time? Why did he ever bother taking it off? I guess at one point Harry even admitted that they hadn't properly planned what to do once they were in, so maybe we're supposed to chalk it up to their youth and inexperience.
Anyway, I'm kind of sad to have finished the series now. I'm going to miss the wizarding world.
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