Nakia Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I posted this on Twitter & Facebook, and I'd thought I'd post here. We need a fun thread amidst all the spring fever and planning madness. :001_smile: My favorite adult female character is Mrs. Weasley. She is just the bomb. I love that her house is messy but a place the kids want to be. She is warm, caring, sweet, but also bad@ss! My favorite adult male character is Snape. I always had a soft spot for him and thought he was totally misunderstood. I am so glad JKR redeemed him in the end! As far as kids, I LOVE Neville (especially loved watching him grow up through the books) and Weasley twins (sniff sniff). Gosh, I could go on and on. I just love HP. OH! My very least character, by far, is Moaning Myrtle. She just creeped me out in the books, and especially in the movie! I'm heading to bed, but I can't wait to see the responses tomorrow. Have a great night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Remus Lupin. Though I thought that Ms. Rowling sort-of threw him away in the final battle - he should have had a nice death scene of his own. The struggle between man and beast. The soul ground-down by adversity, yet battling thru in the end to do the right thing. Amen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Lupin and Luna. ♥ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIS0320 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I think Luna is awesome. I also really love Mr. and Mrs. Weasley. JKR did such a great job of making super witch/wizard parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hana Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Snape. Always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Snape & Neville. I loved them both from the beginning of the series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Lupin. McGonagall. Hermione. Neville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldskool Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Luna for sure. I wished that she and Neville had ended up together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilly Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Snape. Always. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Remus Lupin. Though I thought that Ms. Rowling sort-of threw him away in the final battle - he should have had a nice death scene of his own. The struggle between man and beast. The soul ground-down by adversity, yet battling thru in the end to do the right thing. Amen. :iagree: I do like that he and Tonks went out together, though. I also love Luna, and thought the actress who played her in the films was cast most excellently. And how can you not like Mrs Weasley?!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Hermione, snape, dumbledore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Hermione FTW! Snape, Neville Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I do love Mrs. Weasley (and I'm still floored that she is Meryl Streep's friend in Mamma Mia). I also adore Luna. I thought Hermione was a fierce and loyal friend, not to mention just precious. I like Hagrid too. The person I HATED was Umbridge - gosh I loved when they ran her off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Snape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I can't pick only one. Hermione, Dumbledore, Luna, Neville, McGonagall... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle My Bell Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 #1 Snape! - I always saw underneath that hard exterior. He rocks! #2 Luna - I think she is brilliant and witty and somebody should have fallen in love with her. I kept thinking Harry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfside Academy Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Hermoine & McGonagall. Don't mess with either of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlbuchina Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Snape. I loved him from book one. I just KNEW there was something about him... Always. *sigh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 My favorite adult female character is Mrs. Weasley. My favorite adult male character is Snape. As far as kids, I LOVE Neville (especially loved watching him grow up through the books) and Weasley twins (sniff sniff). Gosh, I could go on and on. I just love HP. OH! My very least character, by far, is Moaning Myrtle. She just creeped me out in the books, and especially in the movie! Nakia, what an absolutely fun thread. Thank you for starting it. :grouphug: I love, love, love HP. We went to Platform 9 3/4 last summer. :D And we also went to Number 4 Privet Drive. Agreeing with you on all the characters you mentioned, and yes, I also couldn't stand Moaning Myrtle. I really loved the entire Weasley family - especially Fred and George. I loved their sense of humor, particularly when they did that flying off thing in the school :lol:. I hated, hated, hated that teacher who wore pink - can't remember her name at the moment. The one who made Harry write all those lines. Remus Lupin. Yes, loved Remus and Tonks. I like Hagrid too.The person I HATED was Umbridge - gosh I loved when they ran her off! Okay, Umbridge was her name. Yes, I loathed her. :glare: Loved Hagrid to pieces. :) If anyone wishes to see my HP board ... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 If anyone wishes to see my HP board ... :D Wow - LOVE your HP pinterest board! Thank you for sharing! :001_tt1: That Umbridge was a piece of work, wasn't she? Very creepy character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I could never pick one single favorite. I love Ron. He always comes through in the end. I love how Hermione's knowledge comes in handy all the time. I love how we got to know more about the real Dumbledore in the end and how he was a flawed individual and not just the invincible headmaster. I love MacGonagall, Snape, Neville, Fred & George, Hagrid, and Dobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Hermione! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Neville! A close second would be Luna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Mrs. Weasley was the Mom I want to be. Tough, loving, good cook and knitter:) Snape was the Sidney Carton of the series in a way and I admired that in him, though he did not love Harry, but protected him out of a sense of loyalty, to keep his promise to Dumbledore, and to hold onto his one true, unrequited love a bit longer. Dobby gave his life trying to protect the people he care about. Hermione was me when I was a kid-a brainy geek who ultimately found her place. They are all my favorites! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeemama Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Hermione and Prof. McGonagall because I identified most closely with them. My youngest is on Book two...This is making me want to reread them all along with her...just wish I could add a few more hours to every day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I just finished listening to the last one yesterday (again) I laughed outloud so many times at Ron and Luna! Hermoine is the best - smart, loyal, brave, loving, selfless, dignified, moral, and more.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I like so many of them, but I really adore Hagrid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Overall - Remus Lupin. If I could pick two - add in Mrs. Weasley. If only kid characters - Hermione. Based just on fan fiction at MuggleNet - Snape In the films - Luna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linders Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Hermione. I love, love, love her integrity, wit, and loyalty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy_of_4 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Lupin and Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Hermione Fred and George!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 There are so many, but I just love Luna. I don't get the love for Snape. He was a horrible person, and even JK Rowling didn't like him. Unrequited love doesn't give you the right to be a jerk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 (edited) Alastair "Mad-Eye" Moody Edited April 8, 2012 by Parrothead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 There are so many, but I just love Luna. I don't get the love for Snape. He was a horrible person, and even JK Rowling didn't like him. Unrequited love doesn't give you the right to be a jerk. I'm glad someone said it! He was mean and unjust. I respected him more at the end and cried when he died, but he was still a total jerk to Harry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I have to also add Hagrid and Dobby to the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I'm glad someone said it! He was mean and unjust. I respected him more at the end and cried when he died, but he was still a total jerk to Harry. I like him because he made a good secondary villain. He was mean to Harry, but he was also sarcastically funny. He was a good character in the story, not a good human being. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawndrese Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Ahhh...I could never pick just one! I love them all! Dumbledore, McGonagall, Mrs. Weasley, Doby, Hagrid...all of them! :D Now I'm going to have to go read the books again! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Well - my first thought was Luna.... But then reading the other posts - How is one to chose!!!! I'd say Lupin, McGonnagal, and yes - Snape. I don't think a lot of people "love" Snape, per say - but he is an outstanding character, and although he's not all cuddly - he sacrificed his whole life for Harry after his (unintentional) role in Harry's parent's deaths. Yes - he was slimy and mean, and downright rude - but when we look at pure character development on the part of Rowling, Snape is pure genius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I think Hermione is my favorite. As much as I like Ron, I think she was clearly Harry's truest friend through the series. She stood by him every. single. time. I think her loyalty is unmatched (although one could make a strong case for Sirius' loyalty to Harry/James and Snape's to Lily). The scene where she cleared the memory of her parents broke my heart. Although I preferred how the series ended in the book as compared to the movie, I loved the scene they put in where Harry said goodbye to Ron and Hermoine. She knew what Harry was going to do even though she hadn't seen the prophecy, and the first thing she said was, "I'll go with you." And I truly believe she would have walked to her death beside her friend (although I'm also sure she knew Harry wouldn't let her). You don't, however, see Ron beating down the door to go with him. ;) I think Snape is a fantastically *interesting* character, and he must have been an extreemly accomplished wizard to have been able to fool Voldemort for so long. Luna and Neville make my heart smile. The scene in the hospital where Neville's mother gives him the gum wrapper made me cry. His bravery is awesome. McGonagall is great. A true Griffindor. Mrs. Weasley raised a whole family of loyal warriors for good. Her home was welcoming, with good food and much laughter. I want to be like her when I grow up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I think Hermione is my favorite. As much as I like Ron, I think she was clearly Harry's truest friend through the series. She stood by him every. single. time. I think her loyalty is unmatched (although one could make a strong case for Sirius' loyalty to Harry/James and Snape's to Lily). The scene where she cleared the memory of her parents broke my heart. Although I preferred how the series ended in the book as compared to the movie, I loved the scene they put in where Harry said goodbye to Ron and Hermoine. She knew what Harry was going to do even though she hadn't seen the prophecy, and the first thing she said was, "I'll go with you." And I truly believe she would have walked to her death beside her friend (although I'm also sure she knew Harry wouldn't let her). You don't, however, see Ron beating down the door to go with him. ;) I think Snape is a fantastically *interesting* character, and he must have been an extreemly accomplished wizard to have been able to fool Voldemort for so long. Luna and Neville make my heart smile. The scene in the hospital where Neville's mother gives him the gum wrapper made me cry. His bravery is awesome. McGonagall is great. A true Griffindor. Mrs. Weasley raised a whole family of loyal warriors for good. Her home was welcoming, with good food and much laughter. I want to be like her when I grow up. This whole thread, but especially this post is making me sob. I don't know what's wrong with me, but I loved these books so much. :crying: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 McGonagall both the character and the actress. Snape - Yes, he was mean to Harry but I think he played that the only way he could. Think of the skill it took to convince Voldemort that he was on his side while all the while never causing Dumbledor to doubt his loyalty. It was necessary for Harry's protection. And lest we not forget Snape was carrying a lot of pain and anger towards Harry's father for taking not only the love of his life but also his best friend. And yet, his loyalty to Liliy, Dumbledor and Harry won out in the end at great expense to Snape. Snape walked surely to his death with narry a whimper to protect Harry once again. Sirius - No other particular reason than I really liked the way he looked. I loved almost all of the other characters, Harry, Ron and Hermione of course, and Neville, Luna, All of the Weasleys, Lupin, Hagrid. ANd I hated Umbridge more than I have ever hated a villian before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flux Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 (edited) Not surprising to me, but I find it kind of interesting no one has said Harry yet. I am having too hard of a time narrowing down a favorite from a list of at least ten...many of them already listed. ETA: We are getting ready to leave the house for the day, but I can tell already that this question is going to plague me for the rest of the day, as I try to narrow it down to just one... ETA #2: Sorry, I see I did miss a nod to Harry. Edited April 8, 2012 by Flux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in Florida Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Snape, Snape, Snape :thumbup: I decided he was the books were really about him by the time I read the third one. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Neville. :D (Character and actor--he's super sweet in person.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaney Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Mrs. Weasley. Ever since the first movie when she sent that screaming note to Ron. So my style! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Snape and Luna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I'm partial to Fleur. She's difficult, but imagine what it must be like to marry into the Weasley family (Molly is all sorts of fabulous, but I'm not sure I'd want her as my MIL). Fleur is loyal and brave and loves her little sister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Molly Weasley. Close second Fred and George. Heck, I love 'em all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllll Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Luna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaraby Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Sirius, Lupin, Tonks, and Hermione (Herm-own-ninny - that still cracks ds up every time). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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