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01-26-2005, 04:33 PM
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Harry Potter fans reportedly travel to the grave of a member of the Royal Worcestershire regiment who was killed 66 years ago. The British soldier was called Harry Potter. Quote:
"Every day tourists and visitors come wanting to see Harry's grave," the cemetery's custodian Ibrahim Huri told the paper.
"At first I didn't know why they were interested in this grave, but then I was told there were books and movies about him."
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"There is great interest and curiosity over Harry's grave," Ramle deputy mayor said. "We want to make an historical investigation into the soldier killed in Hebron when he was only 19."
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01-26-2005, 04:37 PM
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aww that soooo sad he died at 19 onely he didn;t even getto live his life get merried have kids... RIP Harry
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01-26-2005, 04:41 PM
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Only 19 - thats very sad... Quote:
"At first I didn't know why they were interested in this grave, but then I was told there were books and movies about him."
I think one has to remember that eh its not Harry Potter the Boy-Who-Lived who lies there...eh kinda obvious really eh? lol....
Its nice that people wanna go see his grave but...
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01-26-2005, 04:50 PM
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I don't think that's very nice at all. Not that you'd actually know, but imagine if people came to see your grave, not because of YOU, but for someone else who isn't even real... I'm wittering! I'll shut up, hehe. | |
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01-26-2005, 04:58 PM
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19!?! that means he lives after the seventh book!!!!!!
err.. jk?
That is sad, though. I'd like to go.
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01-26-2005, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Wendelin I don't think that's very nice at all. Not that you'd actually know, but imagine if people came to see your grave, not because of YOU, but for someone else who isn't even real... I'm wittering! I'll shut up, hehe. I know what you mean it is sort of odd.
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01-26-2005, 05:34 PM
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Yeh.. but it's interesting...
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01-26-2005, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Wendelin I don't think that's very nice at all. Not that you'd actually know, but imagine if people came to see your grave, not because of YOU, but for someone else who isn't even real... I'm wittering! I'll shut up, hehe. No, it's true. I mean, he fought for his country and died young. Poor soul.
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01-26-2005, 06:47 PM
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| | Flobberworm
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thats well sad he was 19 aww! it is a bit disrespecfull though the only reason they are they are visiting his grave is beacuse of his name. They should reconsie that he thought for his country and his family were really upset about it.
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01-26-2005, 07:33 PM
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01-26-2005, 08:08 PM
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aww thats really sad about the soldier, but er.....visiting the grave verges on the creepy side!!!
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01-26-2005, 08:34 PM
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This is rather weird IMHO
But I understand, I suppose.
That tomb isn`t Mekka.
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01-26-2005, 09:08 PM
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This seems really sweet. Now at least he can get more recognition for his service!
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01-26-2005, 09:15 PM
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hmmm....interesting
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01-26-2005, 09:46 PM
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19 was too young to die... that's so sad
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01-26-2005, 10:08 PM
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I'm going to have to agree with some posts above.. His grave is his family's own property and business. Even though the emotional touch is very nice, knowing that people are visting his grave.... It is not paying homage to the poor soldier who died, but to his famous name.
I know that technically it is legal. But I find it ethically obscuring for the family. Simply because by doing so, their memories of him are being weakened.
However, it is still a good story.
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01-26-2005, 10:16 PM
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how sad... a moment of silence...
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01-26-2005, 10:43 PM
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i agree with wendelin. i wouldn't be very happy if a bunch of harry potter fans came to my grave just because of some stupid coincidence. the guy just happened to be named harry potter so what's the big deal? i hope he's happy where ever he is......
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01-27-2005, 12:03 AM
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Interesting news... But it's kinda creepy for people stalking someone's grave for a whole different reason. :sorcerer:
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how sad....
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01-27-2005, 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by *Snivellus* Only 19 - thats very sad...
I think one has to remember that eh its not Harry Potter the Boy-Who-Lived who lies there...eh kinda obvious really eh? lol....
Its nice that people wanna go see his grave but... Exactly Snivvy... 
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01-27-2005, 03:31 AM
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I feel bad for the family, its kind of like the people mocking their son incidentally.
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01-27-2005, 05:35 AM
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sorry, i have to say thats a bit sad. I mean just visiting a grave because the name on the grave is Harry Potter. Should be visiting him for a more appropriate reason like for his services in the war.
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01-27-2005, 08:30 AM
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im actually wondering what JK would think if she saw this news...
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01-27-2005, 09:12 AM
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^ I`m sure she`d shake her head in exasperation.
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