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James_Potter · 02-13-2014, 04:51 PM

Harry Batt? I'm so glad she changed it to "Potter." Although Potter sounds better because that's what we're used to, I honestly don't think "Harry Batt and the Philosopher's Stone" would have sold as well. It isn't as catchy.

02-13-2014, 04:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
James_Potter Blast-Ended Skrewt Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 15,633 Hogwarts RPG Name: William Atticus MacGhilliseathenaich-Dwinkendorf IV Second Year	James is my REAL name \| Pokah Face \| Scheming Marauder \| True Marauder \| Foster the People Harry Batt? I'm so glad she changed it to "Potter." Although Potter sounds better because that's what we're used to, I honestly don't think "Harry Batt and the Philosopher's Stone" would have sold as well. It isn't as catchy.