In which Hagrid was Scottish. At least he was at first. You may not realize this, but a Scottish accent is particularly hard to maintain. For me, it some time slipped to Russian and I was like, "Wait, we're not at Durmstrangs here."
What ruddy kind of accent is that?
It's also hard to flip between speaking normally and figuring out what Hagrid is supposed to sound like. At points he was Cockney and even this odd place between American, English, and Irish. Near the end I was like, "Oh god, Hagrid, please stop talking. I love you, but I can't figure you out." Mom rather enjoyed the odd variety of accents Hagrid used.
I think we can all agree that Ollivander is just a little creepy, at least when you meet him in Sorcerer's Stone. Apparently he is no longer a maker of fine wands but a maker of fine wines. Hey, you let a wine sit for 2000+ years, it's probably going to be...whatever it is you want to get from wines when they sit for a long time (can you tell I have no clue what happens with wine?)
Doesn't this look like the label that would be on a fine vintage?
I am not accustomed to reading out loud, so sometimes my tongue will get tied. This is happens also because I am a fast reader, which means when I read I don't read each individual word, as you have to when you read aloud. Which is what led to Ron's arms not windmilling but treadmilling.
How do you translate that into your arms?
And then we came to Lord Voldemort. And I really like my Voldemort voice. It's kind of creepy and thready and perfect for him without a body. But, I am not a man, nor do I have a low voice. So when he starts to yell, the voice tries to growl...and then I start choking. I can either be Voldemort or yell but I can't do both. Maybe Voldemort's voice box was damaged when he LOST HIS FREAKIN' BODY.
I'm so confused. How will I my followers listen if I never speak above a harsh whisper?
We just watched the first movie this afternoon. And Mom was struck by how much was left out of the movie, how much info they never talk about. I have clearly seen this movie too many times because I was sitting there quoting it under my breath. And I noticed for the first time that Fred and George actually do chant "We've got Potter" in the Sorting scene. You just don't hear it because of the din and instead have to read their lips.
Honestly woman, you need to pay closer attention.
I can't wait for Mom to get to know Neville. Because really, I have come to love him and Mom doesn't quite understand why yet. Which is why we are reading these books (well, a side reason. Mainly we're reading them because I love them and Mom said I could). Tomorrow we begin Chamber of Secrets.
I read the first few books to my little sister when we were younger, (attempted) accents and all. good memories :)
ReplyDeleteI was really surprised at what was left out of the movie... especially once I realized it was over 2 hours in length. They did keep to the basic story line, but poor Norbert didn't get much air time... and he was adorable. I can't wait to start Chamber of Secrets to see what kind of accent Hagrid will have next... Jamaican maybe :D
ReplyDeleteHey, if anything, Hagrid will be Canadian. "Shouldn't o' said that, eh?" And Anna, Mom actually read the first two to me a few times when I was sick as a kid with stupid IBS. Those are some of my fondest memories as well, but we thought maybe we'd try it with no one in pain.
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