I am a rabid Harry Potter fan. I even write fanfic. In exactly two weeks I will have the final book in my hands. I am really jonesing hard. I paid in advance for the "guaranteed in your hands on the release date" service from Barnes and Noble. If the book doesn't show up on time, I will find out who at B&N or whatever shipping company they use is responsible and superglue their lips to a jumbo jet. Then I'll think about what really needs to be done to punish them.

As scarce as I have been on the forum lately, I'm going to be getting more so. Delivery happens on the 21st. On the 19th, I am going to cease opening web pages, turning on TV or radio, or even answering phone calls from anyone who has not been briefed that any spoilers sent my direction will be met with everlasting vengeance. I will not be emerging until the 22nd or 23rd, depending on how long it takes me to read through the book at least twice.