Vampires and Werewolves

I have continued reading Twilight by Stephanie Meyer and I am staring to really like it. In the last couple of chapters Bella travels up to a camp with some of her school friends and meets a boy named Jacob, who tells Bella what the Native Americans think of the Cullen family. Jacob tells Bella that the Cullens are inhuman creatures, like vampires, who broke a deal with Jacob's grandfather promising to refrain from drinking the blood of wolves. Jacob's people are kin to the wolves ( which is making me guess he's some sort of werewolf ), and the Cullens are enemies to them. Bella is not only startled by this news, but she's also disbelieving and intrigued. She recognizes some truth in what Jacob explained to her, including Edwards frequent absences from school and his pale skin and changing eye color. Though I doubt anything, even the fact that Edward is possibly a vampire, will permanently stand in the way of them.

The Twilight Zone

Last thursday, I began to read the extremely popular book series by Stephanie Meyer, Twilight. The book's exposition involves a young girl named Bella moving away from her beloved hometown in Arizona to live with her dad in Seattle. Bella finds herself popular but out of place at her new school, but she is soon intrigued by a mysterious classmate. Edward Cullen is the son of a wealthy docter, him and his siblings are all extremely attractive yet unactive socially. Bella finds herself drawn to Edward and her interest increases when he saves her live from an oncoming car. I believe that the beginning of this story is laying the pathway for an unlikely romance. I also believe that Edward has a secret. What normal boy can dent a moving truck with his arm and be uninjured himself?

Almost Done With HP7

In the next chapter of Harry Potter 7, we discover that Harry Potter was not actually killed entirely by the Avada Kadavra curse, but instead sentanced to a world between the realms of the living and the dead. He learns from Dumbledore, which he talks to in this realm, that Voldemort was not able to entirely kill him. Dumbledore had known that Harry would not be killed along, because when Voldemort drew Harry's blood to enable him to become human, he instead ensured that Harry would live as long as the part of his body within Voldemort survived. Harry was still extremely brave to complete that act of sacrificing himself for the good of everyone else. Dumbledore's unwavering good judgment was finally proved in this chapter as well, for as everyone had always questioned Dumbledores trust in Serverus Snape, we now find out Snape was actually always on the good side. I found a message within this chapter which is that, Follow your first insticts of loyalty and trust, for they are most always correct.

Potter Never Gets Old

Yet again, Iv'e been reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The latest part Iv'e read is about Harry sacrificing his own life in order to defeat Voldemort. Harry finds out via memory that Dumbledore discovered that Voldemorts last Horcrux was Harry himself. Harry had already sacrificed so much in his quest to save the wizarding world that he practically greeted his own demise with relief. Harry walks into the Forbidden Forest welcoming death. Voldemort uses the death spell on Harry and he falls to the ground. Ive learned from this chapter that some things are more important that your own life. Some things are worth dieing for including those you love and the wellfare of the world. Harry Potter is quite the hero for realizing this when it actually applies to himself and accepting it.

Breach at Gringotts Bank

Yesterday, I fineshed another chapter in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. In the most recect chapter, Ron Harry Hermione and a goblin named Griphnook attempt to break into the ministry of magic to try to find a Horcrux in the evil Lestranges vault. Hermione takes a dosage of Polyjuice Potion so as that she will look like the malicious Bellatrix Lestrange and succsessfully makes her way into her vault. As the plan is in action Harry is forced to use his first ever unforgivable curse. Harry uses the Imperius curse on a banker at gringotts so as that he will not recognize Bellatrix's wand. When one is put in a dire situation, they will result to anything, against any morals they may have, to survive or reach their goal.

Even More Harry

Ive just read a mildly amusing article summarizing the latest Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince movie, which premiers in July. The article explains that this will most likely be the only trailer showing a lighter side of the movie. The trailer sheds light on some of the humor in J.K. Rowlings sixth novel, including several hilarious scenes in which Ron accidentaly drinks a love potion which causes him to fall head over heels for a girl he's never met. As well as a scene in which Harry takes advanage of his popularity for the attention of a girl. Most of the other Harry Potter trailers for the next movie include the darker side of the book. After seeing all the other films and reading the book series multiple time, I think this movie looks good judging by accuracy in comparison to the book. I hope it meets expectations.

The Hallows Make Their Mark

Ive advanced yet another couple of chapters in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, and we (the readers) have now been introduced to the meaning of the title of the book. Harry, Ron, and Hermione set of to locate Xenophilius Lovegood, their friend Luna's father. The threesome believe that Xenophilius may have something useful to say about a mysterious symbol that they keep encountering on their quest. Mr. Lovegood has always been known as a bit quirky, even a bit crazy, so when he tells them the far fetched tale of the origin of this symbol, the three teens are hesitant to believe him. They are informed that the symbol, although it is more popularly known as the trademark of a dark wizard, is in actuality the sign of the Deathly Hallows. The Deathly Hallows are three objects that when put together can control death. The mark of the Deathly Hallows exemplifies the idea that while something may be widely known as one thing, it may have a completely separate meaning, known only to few. Everyone, and everything, has a secret.

Ron's Return

I have continued reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, and have advanced several more chapters. The most recent event that has occured over the last chapters has most definatly been Ron's, Harry's best freind, return to the group. Ron abandoned the quest with his two friends impulsively and regretted his actions soon after. Harry and Hermione, escpecially the latter, missed Ron greatly, and tensions increased between the two that stayed behind. Ron returned heroicly, he saved Harry's life, and helped to destroy a Horcrux. But some of Ron's innermost fears were also confirmed with his return. In his attempting to destroy the Horcrux, Ron was faced with Lord Voldemorts soul, which took the form of one of his worst fears, which turned out to be Hermione falling in love with Harry, and his family thinking he's worth nothing. Ron overcame these horrors and was brave enough to trust his friends over the sick lies of an enemy.

Milks Hidden Talents

This weekend I picked up an interesting health magazene and read an article titled 'The amazing benefits of milk' by Rachel Nungrum. In this article there were three things that doctors have proven that milk can do, (besides the obvious things such as gives you strong bones, etc. ). The first thing they mentioned was that it was a great moisturizer for your entire body. This is true because of all the vitamins with in milk such as vitamin A, vitamin B, and lactic acid. Then it gives you a recipe to make a wonderful moisturizer out of milk, honey, and water. Second they explained that milk is proven to be a good eye gel. Who would have thought that by taking a cotton ball, dipping it in milk and placing it on your eyes it will get rid of the puffiness and the swelling in your eyes. This works because of the fat that is in milk hydrates and penetrates the skin. I think it's incredible that such a common thing such as milk can have so many unusual uses, it really shows that everything has hidden "talents".

Frenemies

I have been cotinuing to read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, and some very intense stuff has been happening. Within the last chapter I read, Harry went back to visit the place he was born in hopes of finding a Horcrux, or a clue to one. Instead, he came apon Voldemort's very own snake disguised as famed historian Bathilda Bagshot. Harry was seeking Bathilda's advice and willingly followed the imposter into her house, but soon enough the great snake, Nagini, shed his cover and attacked Harry. Luckily enough Harry and his friend Hermione escaped and fled the city. This chapter really opened my eyes to the idea of nothing being like what it seems. I'm sure no one I know is really a snake in disguise, but who knows which people in power of our society, are really a wolf in sheeps clothing. Who knows which friends will turn out to be traitors? And who knows which hero's are villians in disguise?