Michelle & I both managed to finish Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows late last night: Michelle finished around 1 a.m. I followed about an hour and a half later.* Decision time came at about 10 p.m. We'd both been reading about two hours (two separate books, since I was adamant about not sharing in those first few days) when I made the decision to throw caution into the wind and plow through the rest of the book**. I think, perhaps, I may have set the record for the quickest finish for a working bishopric member with two little kids.
Finishing the book meant no longer living in fear -- fear both of those demented souls anxious to spoil the ending, and those who, by overestimating their cleverness at keeping secrets, inadvertently give it away. This is why we tried to keep a low profile, avoided discussing the book with anyone at church, and had to shew away our Sunday evening guest when she mentioned she was reading the book.
In the end, the book, especially the unspoiled ending, was well worth the added measure of security.***
* No, it's not because I read slower. The Federal Government seems to frown upon reading for pleasure during the work day. This is why I was about 100 pages behind.
** It remains unconfirmed, but I may well have finished the book in record time for the category of "working bishopric members with two little kids."
*** It might not have been worth it if I'd ended up missing my court appearances this morning, which I did not.
2 comments:
My wife finished it on Monday. If I could read it straight, I could do it in a day. As it is, it will probably be next weekend before I finish. Good so far though.
- Josh
You know, having finished it now, I'm scouring the Internet for spoiler-laden commentary and am having a hard time of it. Too many people are being too protective, methinks.
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