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Samwise · 03-07-2002, 02:36 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>First, in LOTR, the idea is to get rid of the magic, because you cannot weild it for good. The ring (ie: magic) is bad, and cannot be used for good. In Harry Potter, magic is seen as being fun and okay to use, as long as you use it for good. From my experience, magic in the real world is always creepy and goes hand in hand with evil things of all kinds.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>I agree. And, though I found a few merits to the HP books, there were far more things I found unfavorable. <BR> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>"Now thats an eyeopener, and that's no mistake."<BR>-Samwise Gamgee <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

03-07-2002, 02:36 PM	#37
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>First, in LOTR, the idea is to get rid of the magic, because you cannot weild it for good. The ring (ie: magic) is bad, and cannot be used for good. In Harry Potter, magic is seen as being fun and okay to use, as long as you use it for good. From my experience, magic in the real world is always creepy and goes hand in hand with evil things of all kinds.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>I agree. And, though I found a few merits to the HP books, there were far more things I found unfavorable. <BR> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>"Now thats an eyeopener, and that's no mistake."<BR>-Samwise Gamgee <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> __________________ Giving thanks unto the Father...In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.~Colossians1:12a,14 * * * * * * * I am Samwise son of Hamfast, if by hoe or trowel I can get these weeds out of your garden, I will.You have my shears!;)