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Crinoline_Laphroaig
Excellent Women | Barbara Pym
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I'm back! These last few chapters I've spent so much time yelling at characters. 'Who the 🤬 do you think you are? Always expecting Margaret to do everything.'

#excellentwomenandboiledpotatoes
#ChapterEighteen #PemberLittens

BarkingMadRead I definitely spend a lot of time yelling! 2y
TheBookHippie This is good therapeutic yelling!! Every page every day!!! 2y
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julieclair What really makes me crazy is that I don‘t think anyone has ever said “Thank you” to Mildred. (edited) 2y
Ruthiella Pym‘s unpublished sequel to this was tentatively titled “Women Who Take No Sh** From Nobody”. 😜 2y
Librarybelle I feel so bad for Mildred, and I cringe with every derogatory or “unintentional” put down against her 2y
julieclair @Ruthiella Too bad we can't read that one! 😉 2y
Vansa What I find devastating is how well she captures people's attitudes towards single women, that complete dismissiveness and the assumption of a complete lack of a life of their own.Even Helena Napier,who should be more liberal thinks this,even sadder is that in most of the world,that's not changed.Heres a good article that captures this for India:https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/i-am-40-and-single-thank-you-for-asking-8033903/ 2y
Crinoline_Laphroaig @Vansa she makes you feel for Margaret. And yes there is still too much of that attitude in the world. 2y
rubyslippersreads It makes me furious to see Mildred turning herself into a doormat at every opportunity. 2y
Sparklemn I'm not much of a housekeeper, so the thought of cleaning up after two men while they went out drinking is unthinkable. I'm heading to the bar, too, boys! 🍸 2y
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Missusb
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I have always been curious about the life of younger Dumbledore, and yay for what's coming up film-wise. Except for the Johnny Depp thing. I hope he can curb his tendency to overplay characters. But what a complex chapter. Who can Harry believe? Despite his #disillusionment, he does need to try harder to be a better friend to Hermione. Also why does Rowling always refer to Gellert's looks?

#hpchapteraday #bookseven #dh #chaptereighteen

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Missusb
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So much #determination here, this time from a lot of secondary characters - Romilda's attempts to 'woo' Harry, Ernie's desire to apparate, Crabbe's fight with Malfoy, Twycross's need to teach these 6th formers, and Slughorn's ongoing crusade to win Harry over. They are determined to succeed. Rowling generates much of the LOLs here from these efforts.

#hpchapteraday #booksix #hbp #chaptereighteen #birthdaysurprises

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Missusb
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This image turns up regularly in my fan art search for this challenge, and today after reading this chapter, it all became clear. Such a cute scene. Wish we could spend a bit more time with Hedwig, to be honest. Anyway the room of requirement is another plot device that is used skilfully and happily not too often.

#hpchapteraday #bookfive #ootp #chaptereighteen #dumbledoresarmy #educationasresistance

Redjewel_7734 💜💜💜💜this pic 😍😍😍 Dobby & Hedwig are the best!!! 7y
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Missusb
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What can I say about Harry here? His inability to empathise with Ron isn't surprising. His wrath against Malloy is warranted, and can someone explain to me how Snape continues to get away with his outrageously inappropriate behaviour?

#hpchapteraday #bookfour #chaptereighteen #theweighingofthewands #jealousy

thegirlwiththelibrarybag Idk, but if he started being nice at this point, people would probably suspect that he was under the crucio curse 7y
Reecaspieces Every time snape talks in the book...I say it in my head just like his character from the movie. Lol 7y
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Missusb
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The first crack in Harry's friendship with Ron, one of several that persist throughout the reminder of the books. We can talk about Ron's insecurities, but there is a an element of manipulation, both on the part of Voldemort, but also Rowling herself.

Image: http://tyl323.deviantart.com/art/Ron-and-Harry-s-fight-268678461

#hpchapteraday #bookfour #chaptereighteen #thefourchampions #manipulation

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Missusb
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Pickpick

The last chapters of these book leave readers satisfied and at peace (until the next time). All is explained, and each new book sees Harry that bit happier when he leaves to head back to Little Whinging.

The End.

#hpchapteraday #booktwo #chaptereighteen #dobbysreward #peace