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that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1<\/i> is anything like the equal of The Empire Strikes Back<\/i>.
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Warning to non-nerds: The Nerd Toxicity Rating of this discussion is so high that prolonged exposure to it could result in nerdy children down to the tenth generation. Exercise caution before clicking the above link.<\/p>\n

Me: I thought the piece was great, but I\u2019m a lost cause in the nerd department. I not only know the name of James Tiberius Kirk\u2019s brother, but how he died. <\/p>\n

I even *like* the latest Harry Potter film, despite its flaws, and will patiently await the climax, even though I know what will happen. Pray for me.<\/p>\n

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