Category Archives: Harry Potter

An archive of all my reviews/posts pertaining to the ‘Harry Potter’ series.

The Official Mark Does Stuff store is now here!

As you can see in the new menu up above, there is now a link to the new Mark Does Stuff store. Here, you can purchase the first of many items to come: the Mark Reads Twilight eBook, currently available … Continue reading

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Mark Re-Reads ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’: Chapter 10

In the tenth chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Harry learns Quidditch, Ron is an asshole to Hermione (SURPRISE), and there’s a troll in the dungeon. Where Slytherin stay, apparently? WHO KNEW. If you’re intrigued, then it’s time … Continue reading

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Mark Re-Reads ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’: Chapter 9

In the ninth chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Harry learns how truly awful Draco Malfoy is, and he and his friends discover that there’s more to Hogwarts than they previously thought. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark … Continue reading

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Mark Re-Reads ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’: Chapter 8

In the eighth chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Harry experiences his first disorienting day inside Hogwarts, where Filch and Mrs. Norris are super annoying and snaaaaaaappppppppeeeeeeeeee. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to re-read Harry Potter.

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Hello there, Readers! Here is something you should read.

I don’t want to repeat myself (hence why this post exists!), so head on over to Mark Watches for some important news regarding e-books, newsletters, and other such shenaniganry. Because there was no need to give that information there, I’d … Continue reading

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Mark Re-Reads ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’: Chapter 7

In the seventh chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Harry worries about which house he’ll be sorted into and OH, JK, YOU SLY DEVIL, YOU. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to re-read Harry Potter.

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Mark Re-Reads ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’: Chapter 6

In the sixth chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Harry suffers through a month of the Dursleys in order to make his very first journey to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark … Continue reading

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Mark Reads ‘Infinite Jest’ and other such announcements

Note: Please read this even if you have no interest in reading Infinite Jest, as it also contains scheduling information about reviews/posts on Mark Reads.

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Mark Re-Reads ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’: Chapter 5

In the fifth chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Harry visits Diagon Alley for the first time and we all fall in love with Rowling’s world again. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to re-read Harry Potter.

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Mark Re-Reads ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’: Chapter 4

In the fourth chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Rubeus Hagrid storms the Dursleys’ hideout to inform Harry that he is indeed a wizard and everything is lovely and wonderful. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to re-read … Continue reading

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