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Originally Posted by alansplace
I didn't mean to imply that the electronic problems are the same in both 'verses, but that both 'verses have problems with electronics. In his James Potter series, G. Norman Lippert adds a new twist to the Potterverse electronics being affected by magic phenomenon when a journalist is able to ...  |
I didn't know about the James Potter series, thanks for that.
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Originally Posted by alansplace
Oh, in my previous response, I forgot to mention that whenever I see or read about (As well as reading the books, I watch the Potter movies and The Dresden Files TV series often at home) the deluminator I think ' flickus bickus'.  |
I like that Dresden doesn't have to use correct Latin for spells.
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Originally Posted by Bilbo1967
Whilst stating here and now that I am thoroughly enjoying the Dresden Files, I would have to say that the wizards intefering with electronics is one of the more annoying themes in the books. Mainly, its the fact that, when it is required to move the plot along, Harry manages to use phones / drive cars just fine. It just grates on me!
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He has a problem with new technology. This is why he has an old car. The old type of phones are based on really simple technology so he wouldn't have such a big problem with them.