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So, after almost exactly two weeks, I've just finished all nine of the currently written Dresden Files. And I ADORE them! Due to being laid low with a cold last week, my options for activities became limited to sleep, reading and TV. Got a LOT of the first, did a bunch of second with regards to the Dresden series, and got most of the way thru Farscape to even out the third. (And just gotta say, it's amazing how many parallels can be drawn between Harry and John, starting with them being neck to neck in the competition of most tortured character. Ever. )

Anyway, now that I've just put aside the ninth book (meaning I have to wait for the next one. *sigh* I hate waiting. Add it to the list…which will be shortening by one in July. Can't believe we'll be getting the LAST HP book soon. WOW), my thoughts, reactions, possible questions/speculation and squeeing over the books:

First off, HARRRRRY!! *hugs* My *god* does the man need hugs! Poor poor boy. I've loved his steadily increasing number of friends and allies as the books go along. The first one, when he has NO ONE to turn to truly is depressing! And luckily enough, I'm quite fond of all of 'em.

Which brings me to Thomas!! I love him, I can't help it. I liked him even before I knew he was Harry's bro, I mean he's PRETTY. And amusing. But, I didn't *love* him till the whole brother thing came out and then it's just too cute! I love Harry's interactions with him, their total loyalty to one another. Just too cute. And funny, the gay stuff, especially in the ninth book, amused me to no end.

More on the allies, I adore Murph, I do. I'll admit it, I kinda want her and Harry together. If he was gonna get with anyone, I kinda would like it to be her. On the other hand, I'm totally down with male/female awesome, loyal platonic friendship so…*shrug* Guess I could go either way on the issue. Regardless, she kicks some SERIOUS ass. And her description always reminds me of one of my best friends.

Billy and the Alphas amuse me, and they can be terribly sweet. Haven't seen 'em as much in the last few books, hope they come back.

Michael and his family are sweet, and I wasn't sure how I was feeling about Molly, but was liking her by the end of the ninth.

Mouse is just…awesome!

Ramirez (other than making constantly quote B5 bloopers every time I see his name) has totally totally won my heart. And the virgin thing. Hi-LAR-ri-ous. So perfect.

Harry's relationship with Ebenezer is sweet, want to see more with that.

Marcone…err, is he an ally? Who knows? But I'm rather fond of him, and all of his interactions with Harry. The whole thing with giving Harry platinum membership to his club *killed* me.

Another thing that killed my. T-Rex! OMG, I was dying. It was when Harry looked up and I was like, no. NO, tell me he's not going to…oh, oh he is. Oh Harry.

Also, I love that Harry has his own grave. And the "doing the right thing" is just too perfect.

Okay, enough with the squeeing, on to the speculation.

Is Cowl on the council, the senior council even? I almost wanna say it's the Merlin, but that strikes me as too obvious.

Also, the stuff with Mab, is she truly loopy, or being played…or playing everyone. I mean, she is the faiery queen, anything's possible.

And is Lash fully gone, or do remnants of her still remain to help Harry along? Will be curious to see.

And what IS up with Harry's mommy. Wonder when will get the answer on that one.

And there was more, but I’m blanking now and Farscape is calling. But overall, just gotta say, I LOVE these books. Squee!