Yes, it’s July 21st, and we all know what that means: it’s Moon Day! No, that’s not it… I know! It’s the anniversary of the controversial and historically important Scopes “Monkey” Trial over the teaching of evolution in American schools!
Well, okay, yes, it’s both of those things too, but what we’re all really excited about is the release of the most anticipated book in human history: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Of course your faithful Planet Nerd correspondents were up at the crack of dawn to ask the hard questions of the fans in the queue, so be sure to watch the show this week (and Channel 31′s Breakfast Show on Monday morning) to see the excitement and hilarity that ensued! We’ll all be engrossed in reading the new book over the next day or two (except for Dan, of course, who’ll just be waiting for the movie).
Perhaps the most exciting thing is that Book 7 is almost guaranteed to break with the usual conventions of Books 1 through 6 – and at “only” 600 pages, with four horcruxes to find and the final battle to take place, there’s no room for mucking about, so it’s sure to be a rollercoaster ride. I’m strapping myself in right now – and staying the hell away from all media until I finish reading it!
Interestingly, we found something of a split in opinion during our interviews: younger readers consistently felt that Snape was indeed evil, while the older readers (i.e. those who at least considered buying the “adult edition” with the classy black cover) mostly thought that he was ultimately good. What do you think? (And no spoilers, please!)
But don’t forget Moon Day! It’s the oldest traditional geek holiday, and our second favourite next to Towel Day.
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