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MuggleNet reviews 'Deathly Hallows' (or not)
Happy April Fools'! We hope you enjoyed our prank this year. Judging by the comments, if it showed one thing, it's that most people will read Book 7 spoilers if they can get their hands on 'em (though, admittedly, we did make our "reviews" somewhat hard to avoid)!
Check out the joke at the link below.
Check out the joke at the link below.
Last Sunday, we received a very, very surprising call from the Harry Potter publishers. They wanted us to have a preview of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. As you can imagine, we were utterly flabbergasted. We, just like you, weren't ready to read the book, but we couldn't pass up that opportunity, now could we?
There's a catch. The publishers requested we only inform them of our thoughts on the book, and not post them online. But we really can't do that to you guys! Only a few of our staff members have so far finished it, and a little glimpse at their feelings can be read below. More will be added throughout the day. Enjoy... and shhh!
**Spoiler Alert**
"Dumbledore's triumphant resurrection, complete with the gaudy descent from the heavens on Sirius' motorbike was completely and utterly unnecessary...but at least we now know where the motorbike actually is and the significance of where it went after Book 1." -Brendan
"I couldn't believe Snape was the long lost love child of Aberforth and that goat. It explains so much, including Severus' appearance. And we now know why he told Harry to never call him a 'cow'-ard, because he was in fact part goat." -Micah
"It was great to find out what happened to Ollivander. I loved it when he walked into the Order meeting wearing a pink Hawaiian shirt, a straw hat and sunglasses and received a room full of blank stares. It was particularly funny when Lupin turned and said, 'Well, look who decided to show.'" -Andrew
"I always had an inkling that there was more to Hermione; her immediate knack with magic, and her irregular mood swings towards supposed 'friends,' Harry and Ron. I should have known she'd switch to the Dark side eventually. I just wish she hadn't killed the whole of Ravenclaw in the process - I suppose it was just her annoyance at not being sorted there initially." -Ciaran
"Funny how things turn out, who would have thought Ron would become the ninth member of The Weird Sisters. Ron with long hair and living the rock star life? Shocking!" -Rachel
"I couldn't believe Harry slipped on a slice of carrot cake and fractured his pelvis. I thought it was uncalled for humor in an otherwise serious and superb book." -Jamie
"I never thought the wizarding world would get their revenge on Snape; however, I commend JKR for proving me wrong. The Order using spells to hold Snape down and wash his hair multiple times was the worst kind of punishment imaginable for him." -Mandie
"So Dudley's worst memory when attacked by the Dementor was being told he had to diet." -Nick
"I still laugh every time I think about Draco and those geese. I guess it's not just sleeping dragons you're not suppose to tickle." -Natalie
"Who knew that J.K. Rowling would employ the use of the often-frowned-upon literary technique referred to only as 'the dog ate my homework gag,' when justifying the location of the seventh Horcrux?!" -Eric
"I was completely shocked to discover that Cedric Diggory has been alive this whole time, getting his laughs in by standing behind the veil and whispering. As for Sirius... all I can say is after a year of making that thing flow in the wind, Cedric was in need of a 'Sirius' snack!" -Laura
"The symbolic revelation that Dumbledore is actually an Animagus living in the form of a bumblebee does not do much to disprove the theory that Harry Potter is a children's book. However, after Voldemort's tragic and gruesome death caused by the shift in gravity and the moon falling down to earth, crushing him beneath it, I'm pretty sure this is a book mothers all over the world will be keeping far away from their children." -Roni
"I should have known that Luna was Harry's mother Lily in disguise. They're so similar to each other!" -Emily
"Well, we all guessed it ages ago but now it's finally confirmed - Dumbledore is the Giant Squid!" -Becky
"I knew it! I knew it! When the Muggles came and totally obliterated everyone at the final battle, I was totally ready for it. Although, I admit killing every major character in the series was going a bit overboard, especially when Neville got hit by that bus after all was said and done. I didn't know JKR had it in her!" -Tom
"Seven books, countless hours, and many tears, just to find out that Harry defeats Voldemort not with love, but a Muggle handgun?!" -Rachael
"I can't help but cry each time I think about the dramatic return of Sirius Black and how he died again only seconds after being reunited with Harry. And I never would've thought Neville would be the one to wake up at the end and realize it was all a dream. Good one, Jo!" -K'lyssa
"I think this is the first time I've ever seen corporate sponsorship of a novel. I was, quite frankly, startled by Jo's decision to make Voldemort's eight (yes, EIGHT) Horcruxes be hearts, stars, and horseshoes, clovers and blue moons, pots o' gold and rainbows, and a red balloon. Even worse were the subtleties throughout when Ron would say things like, 'This Horcrux hunt is magically delicious, Harry!' Honestly..." -Ryan
There's a catch. The publishers requested we only inform them of our thoughts on the book, and not post them online. But we really can't do that to you guys! Only a few of our staff members have so far finished it, and a little glimpse at their feelings can be read below. More will be added throughout the day. Enjoy... and shhh!
"Dumbledore's triumphant resurrection, complete with the gaudy descent from the heavens on Sirius' motorbike was completely and utterly unnecessary...but at least we now know where the motorbike actually is and the significance of where it went after Book 1." -Brendan
"I couldn't believe Snape was the long lost love child of Aberforth and that goat. It explains so much, including Severus' appearance. And we now know why he told Harry to never call him a 'cow'-ard, because he was in fact part goat." -Micah
"It was great to find out what happened to Ollivander. I loved it when he walked into the Order meeting wearing a pink Hawaiian shirt, a straw hat and sunglasses and received a room full of blank stares. It was particularly funny when Lupin turned and said, 'Well, look who decided to show.'" -Andrew
"I always had an inkling that there was more to Hermione; her immediate knack with magic, and her irregular mood swings towards supposed 'friends,' Harry and Ron. I should have known she'd switch to the Dark side eventually. I just wish she hadn't killed the whole of Ravenclaw in the process - I suppose it was just her annoyance at not being sorted there initially." -Ciaran
"Funny how things turn out, who would have thought Ron would become the ninth member of The Weird Sisters. Ron with long hair and living the rock star life? Shocking!" -Rachel
"I couldn't believe Harry slipped on a slice of carrot cake and fractured his pelvis. I thought it was uncalled for humor in an otherwise serious and superb book." -Jamie
"I never thought the wizarding world would get their revenge on Snape; however, I commend JKR for proving me wrong. The Order using spells to hold Snape down and wash his hair multiple times was the worst kind of punishment imaginable for him." -Mandie
"So Dudley's worst memory when attacked by the Dementor was being told he had to diet." -Nick
"I still laugh every time I think about Draco and those geese. I guess it's not just sleeping dragons you're not suppose to tickle." -Natalie
"Who knew that J.K. Rowling would employ the use of the often-frowned-upon literary technique referred to only as 'the dog ate my homework gag,' when justifying the location of the seventh Horcrux?!" -Eric
"I was completely shocked to discover that Cedric Diggory has been alive this whole time, getting his laughs in by standing behind the veil and whispering. As for Sirius... all I can say is after a year of making that thing flow in the wind, Cedric was in need of a 'Sirius' snack!" -Laura
"The symbolic revelation that Dumbledore is actually an Animagus living in the form of a bumblebee does not do much to disprove the theory that Harry Potter is a children's book. However, after Voldemort's tragic and gruesome death caused by the shift in gravity and the moon falling down to earth, crushing him beneath it, I'm pretty sure this is a book mothers all over the world will be keeping far away from their children." -Roni
"I should have known that Luna was Harry's mother Lily in disguise. They're so similar to each other!" -Emily
"Well, we all guessed it ages ago but now it's finally confirmed - Dumbledore is the Giant Squid!" -Becky
"I knew it! I knew it! When the Muggles came and totally obliterated everyone at the final battle, I was totally ready for it. Although, I admit killing every major character in the series was going a bit overboard, especially when Neville got hit by that bus after all was said and done. I didn't know JKR had it in her!" -Tom
"Seven books, countless hours, and many tears, just to find out that Harry defeats Voldemort not with love, but a Muggle handgun?!" -Rachael
"I can't help but cry each time I think about the dramatic return of Sirius Black and how he died again only seconds after being reunited with Harry. And I never would've thought Neville would be the one to wake up at the end and realize it was all a dream. Good one, Jo!" -K'lyssa
"I think this is the first time I've ever seen corporate sponsorship of a novel. I was, quite frankly, startled by Jo's decision to make Voldemort's eight (yes, EIGHT) Horcruxes be hearts, stars, and horseshoes, clovers and blue moons, pots o' gold and rainbows, and a red balloon. Even worse were the subtleties throughout when Ron would say things like, 'This Horcrux hunt is magically delicious, Harry!' Honestly..." -Ryan
Posted by Ciaran on Mar 31st |
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AHAHAHAHahahahhahahahaha. .. I knew something was off! L
OMG!!! My friend fell for the whole thing, until I told her it was an April Fools joke. I couldn't stop laughing!
lol i so totally fell for that
Wow guys, this was really clever, creative and funny! I'm glad you guys do April Fool's Day Jokes, they're always a real treat. My sister had to remind me what day it was after I fell off my chair in excitement... Anyway, you guys rock and MuggleCast 83 was the best ever. Thanks!
It's a pity that that will be the last one involving an upcoming book...I was looking for more of a 'let's go out with a big bang.' Still, it was a clever idea. There were several moments of deep, steadying breaths before I realized March did in fact not have 32 days.
OMG!! i am the biggest idiot on the site it took me FOUR HOURS (serious) 2 realize wait todays april fools. i was sooo sad I was like hermione killed all the ravenclaws??? wtf???? but then FOUR FING HOURS LATER i realize this was a joke. that really scared me, but it was funny especially the carrot cake one. then the goat one i belived!!!! i cant believe myself.
lol, you got me at first, but when I read the first "spoiler review" I knew it was an april fools day joke. you totally fooled my aunt though!! HAPPY APRIL FOOLS DAY and HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRED AND GEORGE!
Oh deary me, I love clever people!!!!!!!!
Lol! How incredible creative... All I read was the hermione going bad one, and I scared me to pieces. You see, I was never told today was april fools day... I'm in such a time warp. =P
I have to admit that did get me for a second......very funny!!!
That actually got me for a full minute, before I actually read the reviews. Very good MuggleNet!
Lol
My fav was the sponcership by Lucky Charms. "This Horocrux hunt is magically delicious, Harry!!" Lolz
Sigh...I miss Memerson. Of course, I logged on to Mugglenet knowing full well what day it was, so I was looking for the joke. The reviews are funny, but the sheer audacity of Memerson last year was funnier. Of course, the best one was 2 years ago, with the "Mugglenet has been closed for being in violation of copyright laws" was the best. I still remember the e-screams of indignant agony that caused........ah, good times. Anyway, happy April Fools Day, and Happy Bday to the twins!
Haha...i saw the part that said April fools first, but haha...
That was so mean! I was like, no, I won't read it, I will not read it. And I didn't. Then today I saw it was an April Fool's joke (I totally forgot that it was 04.01) I was like, OK, that was mean I was fighting so hard not to go and read them! Good one! Imagine how funny would it be if one of them were really true? ^^ I mean Snape getting his hair washed would be a really effective torture, we'd see him cry for sure! Have a nice day everyone! Greetings Illyria
Wow. I really thought you guys were serious. But, as I started to read, I realized what complete bullox you guys were writing. Geez. Thanks. Happy April Fools!
When I read your "reviews" I almost fainted when it said that Hermione joined Voldemort. I didn't believe it, of course...oh, all right, I did, but it was a pretty good joke. You really got me, but you'll have to come up with something even better next year!!
very funny. it got me until i remembered it was april fools!!
Not funny.
Haha! I loved them, although after the whole "Memerson" thing last year, I woke up thinking "I wonder what MuggleNet will be doing for april fools this year." I was just kinda taken aback that people would believe that Snape was the child of Aberforth and a goat, or that Harry slipped on a piece or carrot cake =). Anyways, very funny. Just loved it and loved listening to MugglaCast doing it too.
That's hilarious. Ah, washing Sanpe's hair! I couldn't believe you'd post spoilers and was avoiding them like nothing else!
That was brilliant you guys! For a moment there, you completely fooled me! Those were some clever, if somewhat disturbing ideas, and it gave me a good laugh. Happy April Fools Day;D
Have you guys seen Veritaserum's joke? I love it!!
Very funny especially the Lucky Charms review. I'd checked earlier and saw "spoilers ahead" and read no further thinking it was true. I came back tonight to read b/c i couldnt help myself only to find it was all a prank. Thankfully it was 'cause i'd die if any of that happened. To think i thought it was real. Ha, ha, Joke's on me!
LOLZ0RZ, you guys! Those are hysterical. Honestly, yeah, I would read spoilers if they were real....how could I resist?...now I'll play an April Fool's Joke on you. *gives you only one ice cube in your drink when you asked for a couple of them*
Would anyone believe me if I said that a member of the Dumbledore family just may be returning from the dead at the climax of DH? It won't be Albus, though (or Aberforth)....
to be completely honest, I didn't read them until I checked the comments and then people said it was a joke, so I immediately went to read them :D it was hilarious though, ill gve youo that
Artemis I believe you...anything can happen but what leads you to believe that??
WAHOO!! I loved this. My sister called me and was like "dude they have spoilers on mugglenet and im not going to read them cuz it will ruin the book for me." and i was like DUDE its april fools day!! it was great. i really really loved the lucky charms one!!! you guys rock!
i so called it was an april fools day joke! when i first read this, my heart stopped. i was almost in tears. i can't wait 110 more days!
Wow... lol... i guess i missed out on that joke... but the "spoilers" were hilarious :)
lol cant wait for the book i never knew hermy had it in her well and i knew nevil was that sort happy april fools day lyl
Not Even gonna lie. I looked on Here this morn and saw some of the "spoilers" up to Lily as luna and my heart fell because of the reviews! Now thw review are not real my heart is falling again! We seriously need someone to read it before it comes out! Mugglenet that was not even right! lol
OMG! This totally had me fooled! I thought that the mugglenet staff were actually big enough buttholes to ruin deathly hallows! I was getting ready to kill them all. Lol
i swear, when i came across it this morning i was SO horrifically angry, it didn't even occur to me that if could be a joke!!! "...WHY would they try and spoil it for me like this! i REFUSE to read!" hahaha, good one!
ok, I admit . . . i am one of the stupidest people registered here . . . wow, i knew it was april fools' day and all, but I logged on in the morning, saw it . . . and then was mortified for ruining the book . . . i couldn't help thinking "omg, hermione went to the bad side?? . . . and luna is harry's mother . . " . . . lol . . good one you guys . . . whether i should have known or not, I will never forget that reaction I had . . . lol . . . Happy April Fools' Day!!!!
You guys got me there fr a minute, but then I remembered you don't like lawyers, So I clicked on the link and saw the beutiful and serious comments about Dumbledore coming down from the skies on Sirius's motorbike and lmao!!!!
so i got really nervous when i saw "Dumbledore's ressurection" and immediatly closed the window, worried i spoiled the book for myself..but later curiosity got the better of me and i had to go back and read it.. nicely done though!
You guys are horrible, I woke up this morning and got so freaked out...I didn't read it because I was upset scholastic would veen let you do something like this! You have no clue how relieved I am to find out it was just a joke... now after actually reading the reviews I know I would have known it to be a joke, but I didn't, I was too scared to have the book spoiled. Thanks for the great April Fools joke anyway, and again, I'm so relieved that it's not real!!
I can't believe it...I don't think I'll be buying the book. How could Jo do that to us?! I'm glad I read this before June came around.
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wow I hate you guys soo much lol!! i honestly was cracking up when I read the one with Snape being part goat! it was soo good and i fell for it so stupidly that i couldn't read on... i didnt want to ruin the surprises when actually reading the book. I sent the link to all my HP crazed friends, and later on read the comments of other users and was greatly disappointed. You sure did fool us! GOOD JOB!
That was all kinds of wrong, I wasn't aware of the past years' pranks, so I wouldn't know if this one tops them or not, but my all time favorite was Ryan's about the horcruxes. that was the best!! Good job guys
ya know, I saw this late last night, and saw people were giving out spoilers, and I'm like I can't read this! How come this isn't behind a cut or anything? Guess I should have paid more attention. ;)
Ryan's comment made me laugh out loud. Also, I will debate until July about whether or not Dumbledore is the giant squid. Nice joke, regardless. Posting it at exactly midnight did something to discredit it, but it was nifty and enjoyable.
So Dumbledore is the Giant Squid... My sympathies to the Harry/Giant Squid shippers. :)
haha omg
HAHAHAHAHAHA lucky charms..and that thing about the moon crushing Voldermort...thats totally Zelda, isn't it? FUNNY STUFF THOUGH. LOL
Hehe, when I first read this I was like =o, But after reading a few 'reviews' I was all like '...What?' ..Then I remembered that it was April Fools Day XD
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