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FEBRUARY 3, 2005 at 11:59 AM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: HPANA
In May 2004, the U.S. Army's official Preventive Maintenance Monthly, a cartoon magazine that instructs soldiers how to take care of their military equipment, published a humourous eight-page spoof of the Harry Potter world.
Army officials visit Mogmorts and learn from Professor Rumbledoore and his staff about proper maintenance techniques for magical gear, including brooms, wands and cauldrons (tip: "PM" in the cartoon stands for "preventive maintenance"):
Many thanks to Army weekend reservist Greg for sending us a copy last year, and sorry for taking so long to post!
UPDATE: This has now become the focus of a possible copyright infringement charge by JK Rowling's representatives and Warner Bros. against the U.S. Army. We'll keep you posted.
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Witch
Points: 733
PotterHoney says:
That's awesome! Now we know they have something that'll really be entertaing! Who doesn't love a good HP parody, honestly?
Posted Feb 5, 2005 at 12:55 AM EST
Witch
Points: 728
Hermione Double says:
Ah, that's so cool.
It is so interesting how so many things have branched off from Harry Potter.
Action figures, journals, wands, cartoons, and don't forget about fan internet sites.
Really, I think it is really interesting.
Posted Feb 5, 2005 at 1:13 AM EST
Princess of Anime
Points: 7530
Allenoray Mozart says:
That was so funny! It would have been funnier if they would have changed Professor Mcdonagal's name to Professor Mcdonald's :D
Posted Feb 5, 2005 at 1:25 AM EST
The Faerie Queene
Points: 3277
merri maven says:
Funny that the U.S. Army put out a hilarious cartoon on how to take care of military equipment!
I especially loved Professor Snape's instruction of how to store different "potions."
Posted Feb 5, 2005 at 3:38 AM EST
The Extra Terrestrial
Points: 2771
THE GREEN FLAME says:
mogwarts is it.It's funny!Prof Rumbledoore and Prof. Snappy.Well it's really good.A classic.Wish i could get a copy!!
Posted Feb 5, 2005 at 3:57 AM EST
Squib
Points: 166
jas_mione_draco says:
Um... Okay... I have absolutely nothing to say.
That was so weird. That has got to be the worst hp PARODY I've ever seen!
Jas
Posted Feb 5, 2005 at 4:22 AM EST
Squib
Points: 188
Magnolia says:
It was funny. Snappy and McDonagal the best!
Posted Feb 5, 2005 at 4:41 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1127
Elrond says:
Well, I must say, that is quite interesting. Especially comming from the army of all places!
Posted Feb 5, 2005 at 4:51 AM EST
Squib
Points: 110
ravenclaw_rockz says:
Its good to know that even the milatary have an insight to HP.
Posted Feb 5, 2005 at 6:24 AM EST
Heir of Slytherin
Points: 5499
Spazzingduck says:
Ah, yes, nobody will ever get tired of writing Harry Potter parodies, and we won't ever get tired of reading them. Very imaginitive :) Professor Rumbledoore... heh...
Posted Feb 5, 2005 at 10:37 AM EST
Student
Points: 284
hpgal4993 says:
I didn't know the army was so funny!Haha!! Rumbledoore hahaha.
Posted Feb 5, 2005 at 11:16 AM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9743
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
Ha ha! This is so hilarious. I enjoy reading parodies like this one. The Professor Rumbledoore and Professor Snappy were great. And this has been out for a year now?
Posted Feb 5, 2005 at 12:13 PM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23477
KT Lady says:
HAHA Thats awesome! That confirms it..everyone loves Harry Potter! hehehe
Posted Feb 5, 2005 at 1:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 527
Coura Stone says:
I don't like the name rumbledore. It's ugly.
Posted Feb 5, 2005 at 2:37 PM EST
Witch
Points: 878
Amara Nevena Malfoy says:
That's kind of funny. You really wouldn't think that the military with all its big "macho" show would spoof a children's story. I guess that's what makes it even more hilarious.
Posted Feb 5, 2005 at 2:49 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 485
chalito hp says:
I didnt think they were really funny.
Posted Feb 5, 2005 at 2:49 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 399
muggle21j says:
hmm.. I'm glad there are other military enthusiasts, but I don't sanpe would call on harry nelville, or hermionne if he was trying to give a good example to someone. More like malfoy.
Posted Feb 5, 2005 at 2:56 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
I suppose that most of the army soldiers couldn't read the books so they had to put it in a cartoon.
Posted Feb 5, 2005 at 2:58 PM EST
Witch
Points: 556
hpbri says:
How funny! It's cool they would do something like with HP in it.
Posted Feb 5, 2005 at 3:55 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1688
Woodfan says:
Hey that's pretty funny and creative mind you.
Posted Feb 5, 2005 at 4:21 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 340
magiviking says:
I found that stupid. I didn't laugh once. I really found it boring.
Posted Feb 5, 2005 at 5:56 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1098
LilyP says:
OK, I want to find a copy of that. I know of a few people that would appreciate something like this. I'd love to see it myself.
Posted Feb 5, 2005 at 6:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1208
danradcliffelovr says:
Prof. Rumbledoor? Snappy? that's funny. I have to see them.
Posted Feb 5, 2005 at 7:42 PM EST
Harry's Soul-Mate
Points: 3337
Lea says:
Yeah, well... I guess it may be kinda funny....in a "military-way"... -Soldiers must have a little bit of fun too...
Posted Feb 5, 2005 at 8:09 PM EST
Auror
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-Steph- says:
I didnt actually find that funny... the names were sort of amusing though
Posted Feb 5, 2005 at 8:32 PM EST
Wind Made Solid
Points: 2579
GryffindorGrad99 says:
This seems really funny! Although I've been on vacation for a few days and I see on another headline that Jo isn't happy about this... I'm going to go check out that article!
Posted Feb 5, 2005 at 9:26 PM EST
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