We are on Chapter 21 of our countdown that means 4 MORE DAYS! Until the release of New Moon. Join us by reading a chapter a day together. So in order to help pass the time while we wait for New Moon to be released, I will continue to post a thread everyday for each chapter in the book, counting down the days until the official release of the film on November 20th.

Chapter 21: Verdict

“Aro reached out, as if to shake my hand, and pressed his insubstantial-looking skin against mine.  It was hard, but felt brittle-shale rather than granite-and even colder than I expected…”

100 pages to go!  Ok confession time.  I’m more than mesmerized and fascinated by the Volturi.  The entire collective.  The way they live, their story, and their livelihood…and Jane…well, will converse about her in a minute

• Pg. 464  We get introduced to Gianna and Alec(hotness!) I was just as shocked to read about “Gianna the human girl”  in the middle of a vampire dungeon, but then again Bella is basically the same.  Enter Alec.  “They send you out for one and you come back with two…and a half.  Nice work.”  Alec chuckled, and examined me as I clung to Edward’s side.  “And this is the cause of all the trouble?”  These Volturi are quite smug aren’t they?  Then Felix yells dibs on Bella! Smh
• Pg. 465  So like I said I have a secret obsession with the Volturi, they continue to intrigue me, as well as baffle me.  And why are Jane and Alec holding hands?  Aren’t they supposed to be twins?  Someone help me out with these two.
• Pg. 467  Everyone enters the room where The entire Volturi, and the rest of their guards are(minus Marcus & Caius).  Aro’s behavior right from the start, is super bizarre, and why in the world is Aro kissing Jane on the lips? Did I miss something?
• Pg. 468  “I’m sorry we haven’t been introduced properly at all, have we?  It’s just that I feel like I know you already, and I tend to get ahead of myself.  Your brother introduced us yesterday, in a peculiar way.  You see, I share some of your brother’s talent, only I am limited in a way that he is not.”   So let me get this straight.  The Cullen’s & the Hale’s have never met the Volturi?  Only Carlisle?
• Pg. 470-473  Aro continues to prolong the inevitable, by dragging out all these useless formalities, and not to mention making the hairs on everyone’s necks stand straight up.  The way Aro continues with his back & forth monologue is enough to make anyone wonder if the three thousand year old vamp, hasn’t gone insane.  Although I must say this, Aro seems a thousand times nicer in this book, than in the previews we’ve seen for the movie.  In the movie, he seems downright spooky
• Pg. 474  The wrath of Jane.  When Jane unleashes her power to incapacitate, on Edward, she proves exactly why she is my least favorite member of the Volturi.  I feel Jane is a big bully and cannot defend herself so she uses her power to handle that because she is afraid of confrontation(yes a vampire who’s afraid, but that’s what I think)
• Pg. 476  Marcus & Caius have arrived. Aro tries desperately to get Alice & Edward to join The Volturi(yikes)
• Pg. 478  Caius finally speaks ”She knows too much.  You have exposed our secrets.”  “There are a few humans in on your charade here, as well,”  Edward reminded him, and I though of the pretty receptionist below.  “Yes, but when they are no longer useful to us, they will serve to sustain us.  That is not your plan for this one.  If she betrays our secrets, are you prepared to destroy her?  I think not.  Nor do you intend to make her one of us, therefore she is a vulnerability.  Though it is true for this, only her life is forfeit.  You may leave if you wish.”  Nice guy huh? He even give them a choice…whatever
• Pg. 479  Our beloved, precious, amazing Alice once again comes in to save the day!  “And then Alice stepped away from us,  forward toward Aro.  We turned to watch her.  Her hand was raised like his.  She didnt say anything, and Aro waved off his anxious guard as they moved to block her approach.  Aro met her halfway, and took her hand  with an eager, acquisitive glint in his eyes.  He bent his head over their hands, his eyes closing as he concentrated.  Alice was motionless, her face blank.  I heard Edward’s teeth snap together.  No one moved.  Aro seemed frozen over Alice’s hand.  The seconds passed and I grew more and more stressed, wondering how much time would pass before it was too much time.  Before it meant somthing was wrong-more wrong than it already was.  Another agonizing moment passed, and then Aro’s voice broke the silence.  “Ha, ha,ha,” He laughed, his head still bent forward.  He looked up slowly, his eyes bright with excitement.  “That was fascinating!”  Alice smiled dryly.  “I’m glad you enjoyed it.”   “To see the things you’ve seen-especially the ones that haven’t happened yet!”  He shook his head in wonder.  “But that will.”  She reminded him.  “Yes, yes, it’s quite determined.  Certainly there’s no problem.” Once again Alice saved the day.   I feel it was extremely brave of her to even approach Aro to share her visions with him.  I’ve always hated the way Edward treated Alice like she is nothing but a constant annoyance, yet look at all she does for Edward & Bella. 
• Pg. 481  After Aro has agreed to release Edward, Alice, and Bella, It’s announced that Heidi will be arriving shortly. “Ah, Felix.”  Aro smiled, amused.  “Heidi will be here at any moment.  Patience”  “Hmm.”  Edward’s voice had a new edge to it.  “In that case, perhaps we’d better leave sooner rather than later.”  “Yes,” Aro agreed.  “That’s a good idea.  Accidents do happen.  Please wait below until after dark, though if you don’t mind.”  So is Heidi like some butler for the Volturi that baits in the humans?  And the creepy awful part is when they could hear the screams from all the tourists.  *shudders*

So, what are your favorite parts from this chapter?  How do you feel about the Volturi?  Also I need my questions answered folks, I rely heavily on you for my answers lol

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Both specials air tonight at 10:00pm ET/PT (Love Bites) and 10:30pm ET/PT (New Moon Revealed).

[Thanks, Rachael @ NBC!]

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New movie stills have come out from New Moon featuring Christian Serratos (aka Angela), Justin Chon (aka Eric), Nikki Reed (aka Rosalie) and (oh, certainly NOT least .. yum yum!) Jackson Rathbone (aka Jasper too-hot-for-you Hale).

[Source: Twilight-and-Us.fr. Thanks, Lauren!]

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There is just no way for me to post this with out laughing the whole time. Ever since I read the tweet from Chris Weitz using the Official Twilight Twitter (normally run by Summit), I’ve been laughing.

As most of you have already seen, New Moon director Chris Weitz wore some pretty funky orange pants last week to the New Moon London event, and in Paris! Apparently Chris must have seen some comments made about the pants on the internet and decided they were not the best fashion choice.

Below is our good bye to the infamous orange pants.  Sorry it came to that.

Check out the orange pants during happier times after the break!

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*WARNING* Video does contain new footage from New Moon!

Best part of the clip (besides the new scenes!) is when Ellen scares the crap out of Dakota with the dude dressed up as Dracula! Priceless!

In the beginning of the clip they play an extended Volturi scene with Jane. It definitely looks awesome, but is spoilertastic!

[Thanks, DFanningSource.com!]

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Taylor Lautner, director Chris Weitz and Robert Pattinson sat down to interview each other and answer fan questions on Moviefone.com’s Unscripted.  Go to Movie.com New Moon Unscripted to watch all the trailers, clips and the unscripted interview.

This has to be my favorite interview so far.  I loved them all!  

[Source: Moviefone.com, Youtube Thanks CJean!!]

Check out the Youtube video of New Moon Unscripted after the break!

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