Literary Travels

Someday I want to travel to spots significant to a lot of different books.  The one that hits me right off the bat is the Lord of the Rings (and now Hobbit) sites in New Zealand.  But I've already managed one trip.  Harry Potter.

Bodelian Library. That corner behind me?  Where Harry's infirmary bed sits.

Remember when Harry first met Malfoy?  Right there where those people are standing.

What's thought to be the inspiration for Hogwarts' Great Hall, the dining halls of British Universities.

I love King's Cross Station.  They went and put a luggage trolley partway into the wall with a platform sign.

St. Pancras Station, around which Harry and Ron flew in the Ford Anglia.

Another, quite awkward shot of St. Pancras Station.  (This station is next door to King's Cross.)

What about you?  What literary travels are on your wishlist?  (I've got Narnia on mine. ;) )

Luke Skywalker vs. Harry Potter

A few weeks ago I was having a conversation with a friend, following many many Star Wars references.  (Not least of which was naming our entry to the Spudwood Derby, Darth Tater.)  We began debating who would win in a fight.  Luke Skywalker or Harry Potter.  (Said friend is not a fan of HP.)

We ultimately decided it would be Luke.  I mean, he has the Force.  He may be a whiney kid, but he can kick serious tail when it comes to a fight (so long as the Emperor doesn't get involved with his lightning bolts).

Why Luke would win:

1- He has the Force.  All he has to do is tell Harry that they're not enemies.  Fight over.
2- If all else fails, Luke can just pull out his blaster.
3- Luke can deflect spells with his light saber.  Those spells can be bounced back at Harry.
4- Luke can dodge spells.  Those Jedi acrobatics?  Awesome.
5- Luke has C-3PO and R2D2.  All he has to do is re-install those jet packs in R2 and he can distract HP.

Any other reasons you can think of?  Do you think differently?  Argue for your side in the comments!  (Prize?  Title of biggest nerd.  I've held it for a long while.  It's a little heavy, but it's fun.)