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Join Maddison and I reading this on January 11th :)

Thanks again :p

I just started this book! hope you guys like it!

Thanks :)

I'll join this.

Yay :)

Woohoo.

Because I have so many other books and I own this one already I think I'll wait and read this one with you guys :)

Yay! :)

Ive read this. I love it. Ill re read i think :)

I'll join

Yay! :)

I'm reading this for my library book club we are starting this on the 14th so I think I will join this too!

Awesome!

I'll post updated for each story and its notes at the end :)
The Wizard and the Hopping Pot. (view spoiler)[ This one was incredibly short. I kind of wanted more detail I suppose. But it is a fairy tale, so it can't be that long. I found the notes at the end really interesting. Being the Harry Potter nerd that I am, I loved learning about the wizarding history. I also liked little details Rowling puts in there, like Brutus Malfoy being anti-Muggle. It's great how she sticks to everything and wrote in the original stories. (hide spoiler)]

The Fountain of Fair Fortune. I liked this one a lot more than the first! (view spoiler)[ I guess I'm just a sucker for happily ever after. That fountain was such a good idea, I loved how they all ended up happy without magic. Especially Sir Luckless, awww! I liked the illustrations too, they were very pretty. The commentary wasn't as good though, because it wasn't as controversial. I did love the story of the pantomime they tried. I can so picture all the disasters! (hide spoiler)]

The Warlock's Hairy Heart (view spoiler)[ This one was gruesome! I'm not entirely sure how it would've worked, even with Dark magic. How could he live without a heart for so long, but then all of a sudden die when he tries to take it out the second time? I know, I'm being picky about quite a weird thing, but it confused me! Other than that, I really liked this one, in that creepy way of mine. I like crazy people, and he was definitely crazy enough for me. The commentary wasn't very exciting. I expected a lot more criticism for something so violent and gross. Obviously they only like to criticise stories with Muggles in them... (hide spoiler)]

Babbitty Rabbity and the Cackling Stump. (view spoiler)[ I don't think that 'foolish king' was as much of an idiot as they seemed to think he was. Giving away all that money was a bit dumb, but believing in the 'wand' and spells made complete sense for someone who knew barely anything about magic. I liked Babbitty. She was clever, and like it said in the introduction, a woman who stood up for herself. Every other fairytale girl would be killed in that situation. Transforming was a brilliant idea. The commentary was interesting, talking about the laws of being an Animagus. I think I subconsciously knew the difference between that and being Transfigured, but it was good to have it officially pointed out. This one might be my favourite. Maybe second to the Fountain of Fair Fortune. It's so hard to choose! (hide spoiler)]

Finished! Last one, Tale of the Three Brothers. (view spoiler)[ Well, we all know this story already from the Deathly Hallows. But it was still nice to re-read it, and be reminded of it. It was the commentary that was really interesting. First of all, like it said in the introduction, Dumbledore didn't mention a lot of the stuff he knew about the true three objects. I don't know if that's because Rowling didn't want to spoil it for us, or if Dumbledore was trying to hide what he knew. I liked reading about the possible history of the Elder Wand. It's odd how many people believed they had it. I wonder how many claimed to when they didn't? And no witches had it! That's really odd. This story had the most messages in it I think. Like if I had to study one, or write an essay on one, this would be the one I'd choose. But I won't go on about it! Just know that I really enjoyed it, and loved the whole book (hide spoiler)]

I've only read the Wizard and the hopping pot so far :)

Hi! Can I join? Just got this book too

Of course you can! :)

Awesome :D

I just read the Wizard and the Hopping Pot.

(view spoiler)[ The story was short and sweet like the ones we used to read as kids, but what was more interesting was Albus Dumbledore's note at the end. Pro-muggle and Anti-muggle; I hadn't considered where the term mudblood being so offensive came from. The notes here lead to a greater understanding of the intolerance of the traditional wizarding families in Harry Potter (hide spoiler)]

Starting!

The Fountain of Fair Fortune (view spoiler)[ even though I knew how it would end, right down to the knight ending up with Amata, I really liked this story. I'm glad Rowling didn't start with this one because I would have had similar expectations of the Hopping Pot story. This was a perfect short fairytale and even though it's probably not the point, I can see myself reading it to my little nieces at bedtime!

Also, do all the stories have some sort of moral or aesop? The first was tolerance and the second being teamwork and hard work? (hide spoiler)]

The Wizard and the Hopping Pot

(view spoiler)[A cute little story. I found Dumbledore's note interesting and it's really interesting that it was modified to suit Anti-Muggle wizards as well as make it less violent for kids. Like a lot of our fairytales are modified so they're less gruesome. (hide spoiler)]

Reading this one after my current book, which shouldn't take too long at all.

Starting and hopefully finishing this one today.

Good luck :P

Starting this tonight :)

Thanks. Finished the Hopping Pot story.

Chapter One
(view spoiler)[ I really love how thorough Rowling is in her writing. She adds in details like footnotes, that make the reader really delve into the World of Harry Potter (hide spoiler)]

I'm on page 30. Gonna finish today.

Page 63.

Finished. Taking this off my favorites now. Hopefully those who haven't read it enjoy it!

Didn't you like it?

It was alright. I've read it before haha.

Oh okay :)

Yeah XD So now it'll be about 5 days until I start and finish Clockwork Angel, and then I'll read Sundae Girl, so it'll be a while until I get back to our buddy reads. That okay?

Chapter Two
(view spoiler)[ I love that the witches got what they wanted through their own efforts and willingness to help each other. I thought the commentary was hilarious. Even wizard girls have any trouble. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter Three
(view spoiler)[ This makes me think of Edgar Allen Poe. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter Four
(view spoiler)[ It's like the Emperor's New Clothes but with magic. (hide spoiler)]

Ashley wrote: "Chapter Two
[spoilers removed]"

I agree! About the effort thing.

The Warlock's Hairy Heart (view spoiler)[ :( that is genuinely sad (hide spoiler)]

Babbity Rabbity (view spoiler)[ when I am older I am going to read this to my children and hope they did not see that ending coming like me (hide spoiler)]

The Tale of Three Brothers (view spoiler)[ I almost squealed with delight when I realised what this story was about! (hide spoiler)]

Overall, a lovely sweet book and a reminder of the good ol' days of Harry Potter.

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Reading from the 3rd of January 2016

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Thanks, Abbie!

Up to The Wizard and the Hopping Pot

God! I missed the magical world so much. Especially Dumbledore. <3

And, the introduction was really good. It was so good to hear JKR saying that the heroines of these stories weren't damsels in distress. I always had this complaint with Muggle fairytales.

Mrs. Bloxam is a piece of pure art.

..... and protecting the precious flower of their innocence.

LOL. That's ridiculous! Awesome, JKR! 8)

Up to The Fountain of Fair Fortune

I liked how Asha, Amata and Altheda had their own special roles and Sir Luckless didn't steal the limelight. It happens in fairytales that the men get to have all the fun and ladies are left with the crying parts. But, everybody had their moments here. So, I'm really happy.

And, I loved Dumbledore's commentary. That drama was epic!

Up to The Warlock's Hairy Heart

This story definitely did have a dark theme. Nevertheless, it was good. I don't get why the Warlock didn't want to fall in love. I mean, everybody wants love. Needs love. And, the ending was a surprise. Maybe, I anticipated another happily-ever-after. I should have known better than that. After all, JKR is full of surprises, isn't she?