"Deathly Hallows" Rumination

There's a single line in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows that has haunted me for almost a week. It's a line that I thought of some importance when I first read it, but whose full impact didn't hit me until a couple of days later. And ever since, I haven't been able to stop thinking of this line:

"Look...at...me..."

For those who haven't read the book, I won't say who uttered those words or to whom it was directed...however, if you have read the book, I'd venture that you know exactly the scene to which I'm referring.

Powerful, moving, heart-rending. For me, perhaps the climax of the entire seven books.

So much to be said--can it only have been 9 days ago that the book was released? Seems like an eternity.

And whilst we are on the subject of Harry Potter...it took a tie-breaker question, but according to this quiz, the character I'd hope to be the most like is the character I'm the most like (if that makes sense...lol):

You scored as Albus Dumbledore, Strong and powerful you admirably defend your world and your charges against those who would seek to harm them. However sometimes you can fail to do what you must because you care too much to cause suffering. Hermione Granger 80% Albus Dumbledore 80% Remus Lupin 60% Ron Weasley 55% Severus Snape 55% Draco Malfoy 45% Harry Potter 40% Ginny Weasley 40% Sirius Black 25% Lord Voldemort 10% Your Harry Potter Alter Ego Is...? created with QuizFarm.com

LH

A Sirius Post =)

Just as an FYI far all two or three of my faithful readers--I am putting myself on a media blackout (which includes blogging) until I finish reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Unfortunately, the release of the book coincided with a very busy weekend personally--I had hoped to have it done by today, in order to participate in the fascinating discussions that I'm sure are happening, but I'm only on page 560 and just can't take the risk of hearing or reading about the ending before I get there myself.

Plus, every minute I spend blogging on here is a minute I could have been spending reading the book. Which reminds me--why am I typing this long post right now???

Gotta run.

LH