As we approach the Potterdämmerung, the event which will result in all of fandom erupting into a mighty flame war that will bring about the end of the internets, it’s important to remember a few key things:
1. Your first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone could be worth up to $18,000.
2. Spoilers and speculation are everywhere. If you wish to avoid them, stop going outside, unplug your TV, computer, and any other magical or mundane devices that facilitate communication.
3. Acquire the book as soon as possible. Although it does mean venturing out into the uncontrolled, spoiler-filled world, attending a midnight book release party is your best bet.
4. For Snape’s sake, Don’t panic.
::snort:: You’re so funny.
I have seriously considered staying offline for at least the two weeks before. I just don’t want to know.
Am also considering wearing earplugs in case some idiot flips over to the ending while waiting in line to buy the book at midnight.
It’s anarchy, I tell ya!
I’m debating if I want to go to a midnight party (I’m fairly certain Mark wouldn’t and can watch the Rilester) or do what I did last time and pick it up for a little more at Harris Teeter. (little as in maybe a dollar more?) I literally walked in, waited a few minutes, grabbed the book, checked out and got home to read. :) Not there long enough for anyone to read the end first or anything like that. But there is a little part of me that would like to participate in the hoopla one last time…
I definitely don’t want to wait till the morning after because you KNOW it will all be plastered EVERYWHERE.
Definitely going to a midnight party. I think in Toronto. I might have to read the end first to make sure Fred and George survive.
Great update, Dunc!
I’m not going to a party or anything, but I am picking up two copies of the book that night (3am + 24-hour megastore – no crowds.) One is for my mother, who was very disappointed at not getting her copy of the last one from Amazon until noon. Morning people, go figure.