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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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Student
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Dark Forest says:
Pretty funny for the Army. Proffesor Snappy,ha ha.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 12:14 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 27
MerryMarauder says:
I was beginning to think the US Army had no sense of humor! This is quite funny! Harry Potter rules!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 12:20 PM EST
The Dark Knight
Points: 5789
minister for magic says:
That is a pretty funny cartoon.
I like the pictures.
Wonder why it took so long?
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 12:20 PM EST
Witch
Points: 849
Konkskäpp says:
Very funny hahahahahaaaa...
Professor Snappy, Professor Rumbledoore...
hahahahahahaaaa...
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 12:30 PM EST
Minister of Fun & Frivolity
Points: 2957
ScretWitch says:
I remember that one! Those PM magazines that the Army gets are pretty funny. This one I think I still have somewhere in storage... The purpose of the pamphlet (for those who didn't know) are to inform soldiers about the proper care and maintanence of their tools and equipment. The cartoons that they have in the center, usually focusing on a tough, old Master Sergeant (means he's been around awhile!) Through out the rest of the pamphlet there are talking weapons and equipment that show the soldiers what too look for or how to fix something on their level! Pretty smart way to get the point across without being too dull!
SW
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 12:42 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1682
*Ginny* says:
*Laughs* Oh thats great! I love them, Professor Rumbledoore! I'll be laughing about that for ages!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 12:44 PM EST
Hogwart's Jedi Princess
Points: 3491
Darth Amanda says:
Whoa! Even the US Army is taking notice of Harry Potter. I think that is really awesome. I will have to look at that. It's good that the troops overseas can get their HP fix.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 12:55 PM EST
Squib
Points: 146
Luscious Lucius says:
I have just one thing to say: That's hot!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 12:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 569
HP_Nutter says:
This is so witty! What will they think up of next?
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 1:06 PM EST
Brightest Witch
Points: 3111
hermione_rox. says:
That is so funny! It is really clever! Attend Mogmorts and learn from Professor Rumbledoore Thats is classic!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 1:08 PM EST
Witch
Points: 874
Together Forever, H/Hr... says:
Ok well that seems kind of stuipd... the "good Morning Professor Snappy" was especially dumb. Oh well they will have their fun and we'll have ours.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 1:15 PM EST
Squib
Points: 149
Umika says:
Nice to know that they have a sense of humor. Quite funny. Highly creative.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 1:20 PM EST
Dark Arts Professor
Points: 3747
Ivy St.Claire says:
Whoever wrote that definitly read all the books. But Snappy looks more like Sirius than Snape. A woman must have drawn it. Snort.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 1:20 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2624
ravenmadluna says:
haha thats pretty weird, and it was done by the army! I am in shock, arent they supposed to be uptight? Hmpf :) Cute tho.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 1:37 PM EST
Eclipse Fairy
Points: 4434
luna13 says:
hehe It is quite funny! and really quite imaginative and creative I like a good sense of humor!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 1:39 PM EST
Points: 141
Spuzum says:
Haha, not bad, but I've seen better Harry Potter spoofs in Mad comics
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 1:54 PM EST
Student
Points: 217
Wondrous Wing says:
Hehe... 'Rumbledoore' looks cool! :D Like a hero or something. What a wicked idea of the army!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 2:02 PM EST
You Know Who
Points: 3006
Hurry Patter says:
Why did it took you so long to post this. Anyways, thanks a lot for posting it. Worth loading all the images. Anymore "light" reading materials out there? :)
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 2:04 PM EST
Weird Sisters Guitarist
Points: 3573
Prof. Sk8ergirl says:
hehe...this one's good!!prof. Rumbledore!!!What next!!!Prof. Snapppy!!
Too cool man!Laugh Out Loud!
LLTA
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 2:10 PM EST
Student
Points: 235
Celedora says:
That's sad. Harry Potter shouldn't have any connections to the American military in any capacity. It's a blemish to the series.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 2:15 PM EST
Witch
Points: 707
*HP*4*ever* says:
Yeah, it was really funny! he he he... I'm glad they posted it. Professor Rumbledore and professor Snappy were great!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 2:17 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1921
Kirathena says:
Sounds funny. I'm gonna go read them now!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 2:34 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1619
DurmStrang says:
Well, if I was in the Army and I had never read the seires, I would surely have to get my hands on the first book to see what all the parodying was all about. I think it could cause a surge of interest in a whole new audience.
Yay!
Thanks to all the soldiers who defend freedom here and everywhere else. I hope they liked the brief break in the serious day-of-life they live.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 2:37 PM EST
Witch
Points: 947
Perry Hotter says:
Rumbledore
Haha! They guys (and girls!) in the army get some pretty cool stuff! Like camo-bags, camo-pants, camo makeup...
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 2:49 PM EST
Student
Points: 227
ObsessedFan says:
That was a strange....spoof, even though parts of it were funny. I like "Longshanks and Prof. Snappy." I wonder why Harry was put next to the sleeping potion and Ron to the truth potion.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 3:15 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 471
KatieBaby says:
That was so cheesey! I can't believe they actually used that. I can just picture myself cracking up and laughing in someones face if they tried to use that just to teach me about keeping my guns clean...especially them showing that to army people!! HAH!!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 3:24 PM EST
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