The fastest-selling book in publication history, HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS was a critical success and is loved by fans around the world. In THE DEATHLY HALLOWS LECTURES, John Granger reveals the Potter finale's brilliant details, themes and meanings. Even the most ardent of Harry Potter fans will be surprised by and delighted with the Hogwarts Professor's explanations of the three dimensions of meaning in DEATHLY HALLOWS to include why Ms. Rowling chose to make Lily's eyes green, why Harry buried Moody's eye where and when he did, and why Ollivander prefers the three wand cores he does. Ms. Rowling has said that alchemy sets the "parameters of magic" in the series; after reading the chapter-length explanation of DEATHLY HALLOWS as the final stage of the alchemical Great Work in THE DEATHLY HALLOWS LECTURES, the serious reader will understand how important literary alchemy is in understanding Rowling's artistry and accomplishment. The other seven chapters explore, among other things, the five writing tricks Ms. Rowling uses to work her story magic, the deciphering of the "Triangular Eye" symbol for the three Hallows, Harry's "struggle to believe" in Albus Dumbledore, why Ms. Rowling revealed that she "always thought" of the Headmaster as gay, and the more than 25 echoes of her first book, PHILOSOPHER'S STONE, in DEATHLY HALLOWS. Did you wonder why Fred died in the end? Why Harry went underground seven times in Deathly Hallows? Granger explains how Ms. Rowling's story formula required these twists - - - as well as two trips to King's Cross and two meetings with Albus Dumbledore at story's end. John Granger, the Hogwarts Professor, has spoken about the meaning and magic of Harry Potter at major universities from coast to coast and as a Keynote Speaker at fan conventions in the United States and Canada. Enjoy these lectures to learn the ins and outs and fascinating depths of DEATHLY HALLOWS - - - information unavailable anywhere else!
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Entering a Wider World:
Anyone who loves the Harry Potter books can probably fondly recall the first time Harry entered Diagon Alley. As readers, we figuratively stood with him while Hagrid tapped the bricks at the back of the Leaky Cauldron, marveling along with Harry as the bricks magically opened to form an archway. Along with Harry, we suddenly found ourselves transported into a wider world that we still hadn't entirely believed existed just moments before. Anyone who has read John Granger's books on Harry Potter has... more info
Thought-provoking insights and revelations!:
In The Deathly Hallows Lectures, John Granger again demonstrates his remarkable insights into the phenomenally popular J.K. Rowling novels. Anyone familiar with Granger's How Harry Cast his Spell, Unlocking Harry Potter, or his delightful Hogwarts Professor blog will not be surprised to find his usual wit, wisdom, and occasional mind-boggling insights at play in this collection of essays based on lectures presented in a variety of settings and all focusing on the last, triumphant novel in the series. Of... more info
FINALS Coming Up? This one's for you!:
I have now read Mr. Granger's book twice. The first time I read it in 2 days and marvelled at the material he had elucidated. I let it digest for about a week. Then I went back with my highlighter in hand and read it slowly and methodically, underlining points that struck me. If you flip the pages now like the old Cracker Jack cartoon books, it looks like a firestorm! I am not being extravagant when I note that nearly every page has highlighted sentences and phrases. Some pages appear to have been written... more info
Once Again Professor Granger Has Enlightened Me!:
The Deathly Hallows Lectures: The Hogwarts Professor Explains the Final Harry Potter Adventure As a 61-year-old Christian lady, I have great respect and admiration for the artistry and guidance of Professor Granger's novels on Harry Potter.
I have quite a collection of books that attempt to explain the real meaning of the Harry Potter Books. I absolutely love the Harry Potter Novels and each of Professor Granger's books. If you are searching for deeper understanding of the Harry Potter Novels, you... more info
