Things that made my day today

1. J. K. Rowling's new official website. My comments (and much squeeing) under the cut. Woohoo! More and more I adore this woman. She's answered lots of questions, yet didn't give away one jot more than she wanted to. Reminds me of Jane Austen, JKR, with her clever evasions and sense of humor. And YAY! Ginny's name isn't Virginia (not that that's a bad name, it's just one I've never liked). It's Ginevra, and Ginevra Molly Weasley sounds a hell of a lot better than Virginia Molly. Too bad about Bilius, though. Ooh, and too bad about Mafalda as well . . . the Weasley cousin. She sounds like a fun character. But the cut scenes broke my heart (scene of Malfoy and not at Malfoy Mansion--WANT) and now we know why Nearly Headless Nick is nearly headless. *grin* Most fun, and sure to generate a whole new crop of fanfic. *rubs hands together evilly* Good to know there's a clever Slytherin, too. (see Nott) I still dispute the assertion that Draco isn't smart, however. *is stubborn* And 2. Spending the day with my mother and going to see Van Helsing. My thoughts during the movie, in order:No Harry preview. BAH. Oooh, black and white. Angry villagers. KILL THE BEAST! KILL THE BEAST!! I guess the white-haired guy is Gaston. Is that Sam West as Dr. Frankenstein? Ooh, vampire is cute. GAAAH! Until he did that! Eek. Scary winged white things. AWW. Poor Frankenstein monster. Yummy! Love Hugh Jackman with long hair. NEAT!! Dr. Jekyll! Wow, Kate Beckinsale looks pretty. (gets lost in movie) DAVID WENHAM!!! Looking quite hot in spite of some serious hat hair. Eek! Winged vampires. Eek! Werewolves. Eek! Undead babies. Eek! Viscous substances! *grin* Loved the movie, all in all. Managed to keep my attention, which I swear had nothing to do with Hugh or David. Laughed quite a lot, but probably in places I shouldn't (like in the beginning, but the "Beauty and the Beast" flashback was very strong). I don't think I've ever seen an action movie in which the two main adversaries change into gigantic beasts for the final battle. One thing I hated was when Van Helsing killed Anna. I thought for a moment when Frank turned around on his boat as he rowed away that he would come back and give his life to Anna so there could be a happy ending, but no one asked me to write the script, did they? *glowers* And number 3 is the fact that I just spent 3 hours in the bathtub reading Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Am wrinkly, waterlogged, and very very content. I should spend Saturdays with my mother more often.