Harry Potter Weekend
The wait, the crowds, the late night... was worth it all...
Such a tale... I laughed, I cried, I've dove back in again and again, re-reading and wondering and marveling at this story that has sparked the imagination in so many... and brought back reading as something magical and adventuresome for kids who had never known the wonder of curling up into a book...
My Friday evening started with a little witch (aka Gigi) who sparkled us all with pixie dust before we left for the gala event...
while her older sister was transforming in the next room into Bellatrix Lestrange right before her mother's eyes...
Not soon after... we took off on our trusty brooms and stood in line for a few hours... but had lots of friends to share the evening with!
Here is Tonks (aka Rowan) and Belletrix (aka Trixie)
and Professor Trelawny (aka Nash) with her tea leaves and tea cup (I heard that she gave several profound predictions that night) and Bellatrix again!!!
Me~ as Professor Spiral, and Professor Lucille (aka Lucille) with her poisoned mushroom regalia...
and once again with her colleague Professor Junipera Quirk (aka Lynnette)...
Can you believe it? Early in the evening, while we were in line, some git attempted to spoil the book by flying over Santa Rosa in an airplane with neon sign giving away important pieces of the plot!!!!
But it didn't matter, nothing could take away from reading the story, word for word, or the fun we had in dressing up and waiting together to take our copies home with us. I leave you with this quote, written by Chauncey Mabe from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel...
"As one character replies when Harry asks if what he's just seen in real or only in his head: 'of course it's happening in your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean it is not real?'
That's a declaration of real magic, the magic of the imagination, and it could serve as a manifesto for all great fantasy."
Aw man, I so wish I had been there to see you all in person...and to dress up, too! You all look so perfect. I'm a huge Harry Potter geek, too. I adore those books. And wasn't this final book FANTASTIC?
Posted by:susanna | July 26, 2007 at 06:32 AM
i blogged potter, too,
as I heart him!
nice to see how everyone
over at your place dressed up!
:-)
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Posted by:somepinkflowers | July 25, 2007 at 05:33 PM
You will never cease to amaze me! There be more facets to you than a crystal! The labyrinth is a sight to behold. Be very proud! More on my journey when we meet
Posted by:David | July 24, 2007 at 11:29 PM
Wow, such a fun time. I had forgotten about it. I am buying it soon. I can't read too much about it or it will spoil it for me. What a lovely fairy godmother you are.
Posted by:Lisa | July 24, 2007 at 12:38 PM
I lay blissfully asleep in bed while you created Magic in the Neighborhood! Wonderful photos!!!
Posted by:Ulla | July 24, 2007 at 07:13 AM
You are the best Fairy Godmother! Everyone looks magnificent. Is this the Lucille that makes the beautiful little fealty people and fairies? If so "hi" to Lucille. You and everyone look fab. Did a lot of adults dress up, or just a daring few? I love dress up.
The quote you offer is one of the keys to life. The mind is so powerful, therefore we have the opportunity to decide what channel we want to turn it to.
Posted by:rochambeau | July 23, 2007 at 03:30 PM
What lovely and playful friends you have.
I saved Harry Pottter 7 to read today...on my Birthday.
I have perfect curling up with a book weather...Rainy and dark...so back I go to my reading chair.
Posted by:Mo'a | July 23, 2007 at 10:40 AM