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Harry Potter Deathly Hallows Summary

Saturday, February 24th, 2007

Harry Potter Deathly Hallows Summary

Many people are anxiously waiting to see what J.K. Rowling does with her main character Harry Potter in her upcoming novel Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows . We have seen Harry Potter transform from a insecure child into a brave hero. With the title, ‘Deathly Hallows’ and from the author we know 2 deaths will occur in this novel. My guess is that Harry Potter and Lord Voldermort will have their last great battle, which ultimately ends with their deaths.

The meaning of “Hallows” by Wikipedia

When asked “What does ‘Deathly Hallows’ mean?” J.K. Rowling responded, “Any clarification of the meaning of ‘Hallows’ would give away too much of the story - well, it would, wouldn’t it? Being the title and all. So I’m afraid I’m not answering.”.

Hallow is a word usually used as a verb, meaning “to make holy or sacred, to sanctify or consecrate, to venerate”. However, in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the word hallows appears as a noun. In modern English, the word is used as a noun in “All Hallows’ Day” or “All Saints’ Day,” which is the day after Halloween or “All Hallows’ Eve”. Hallows can refer to saints, the relics of saints, the relics of gods, or shrines in which the relics are kept.Since the essence of these saints or gods were often considered present at their shrines and in their relics, hallows came to refer to the saints or gods themselves, rather than just their relics or shrines. So, the hallow (relic) of a hallow (saint) is hidden in a hallow (shrine). Hallow is not to be confused with hollow, such as in Godric’s Hollow.

An example of a story where hallows play a crucial role is in Arthurian legend, where the Fisher King is the guardian of the four hallows, which include the Grail itself, the serving dish, the sword or dagger, and the spear.1

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will hopefully tie up all loose ends within the Harry Potter series. In order to do so, Harry Potter will have to have many adventures in this book. Which makes Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows a must read for 2007.

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    Hmong Egg Rolls

    Sunday, February 18th, 2007

    Basic Recipe Instructions

    Tip - Use the paper thin wheat flour wrappers from Taiwan for the wrap & wrap them tightly. About 50 should get you through a batch of filling.

    Put 4 packages of bean thread (clear noodles) in a pot/bowl of hot water and let them soak until soft (20-30min). Get your oil heating (about 2.5-3 inches deep in a high walled sauce pan). Use 2/3 Peanut oil for crispiness and flavor and 1/3 Canola to lighten it up a bit.

    Chop up (food processor)

    • 1 bunch of fresh cilantro (stalks and leaves)
    • 1 large onion (or 3 small ones)
    • 1 tablespoon salt
    • 2 teaspoons ground pepper
    • 2 Carrots

    Strain the bean thread and allow it to cool and dry out a bit. Then mix in the cilantro/onion stuff until the bean thread appears sufficiently green. Add 1lb. lean ground pork (not sausage) and 2 eggs to the bean thread mix and stir everything together until its evenly distributed. Add a tablespoon and a half of mix to each square wrapper and wrap it up tightly. You can seal the wrap with warm water or egg yolk. Make sure the filling is not exposed. Carefully place the roll in the oil and cook each one for about 6-10 minutes until the edges are brown. Then, cool on a rack and serve with Thai sweet chili sauce or fresh kuatxob (or any other fresh green hot pepper) mashed with salt & lime juice.

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