Wow, you don't like Sirius? Huh. Our opinions about Spike are so similar, and much of what I like in Spike is also in Sirius.... Interesting.

Right after we read OotP, jaydk and I got into a screaming match at a restaurant over whether Sirius was likeable or awful. But, y'know, a friendly screaming match. (I promise not to scream at you.)

Oh, I'm so totally with you on Hagrid. As the books get more adult, he just gets more and more out of place. And distracting from what's really interesting. I can't believe Hagrid's alive and Sirius is dead...!!

Please, please, please come to Writercon. I so hope you can make it. Let me know as soon as you make a decision for sure, though, as it could effect the rooming situation.