At our house the countdown is on to the final movie installment of the Harry Potter series. The movie comes out July 14. We have all been anticipating this movie since we saw part one last summer.
We started reading Harry Potter out loud to our kids when they were very young, Star Wars Son was in the first grade and Dancing Daughter was around 4 years old. They grew up with Harry, Ron and Hermione. They feel like a part of our family. SWS and DD fantasized about going to a school like Hogwarts, where the Headmaster (principal) cared so much for his students. And honestly so did I. SWS and DD learned about good over coming evil and that not everything in life is easy. I liked how the books pushed the boundaries of being good students while also questioning authority. I like to think my kids learned that some things are worth fighting for, especially when it comes to friendships.
In honor of the final movie, I've been reading all the books again. It is truly amazing that they still hold my attention and still make me cheer even though I already know what's going to happen. It's hard to believe that the last book came out almost 4 years ago. It's sad that there has not been another Harry Potter book to look forward to. I hope JK Rowling writes more books, she is a gifted writer who's characters are so easy to fall in love with.
Our family has had plans to watch all the movies before going to see the final movie, but with four different schedules to work around I'll be shocked if that happens.
In case you're wondering, my favorite character is Professor Severus Snape!
(photo stolen from Wikipedia)
He did not become my favorite until I saw how Alan Rickman portrayed this complex character in the movies.
Are you a Harry Potter fan? If so who is your favorite character? Are you looking forward to the final movie?
Oooh I cannot wait for this to come out! My favorite character was always a toss up between Lupin and Professor McGonagall. I liked her more and more as the series progressed.
Posted by: Meg | June 24, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Best of Luck ! to your for preparing for the Final Harry Potter Movie. We all know that Harry Potter movie is so popular in the kids. Harry Potter movie also broke all the box office records.
Posted by: Family Lawyers | June 26, 2011 at 09:21 PM
I was thinking about going to the midnight showing, but our new CEO starts that Friday. I guess it wouldn't look to good to not come into work that day. :(
Posted by: Julie | June 29, 2011 at 11:12 AM
Watch Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
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Posted by: rc | July 16, 2011 at 09:07 AM
We are huge Potter fans in this house...
Posted by: Liz C. | July 19, 2011 at 01:08 PM
I only know that I like Harry Potter movies. I also prepare myself for the last series of Harry Potter movie. I am so excited for this movie.
Posted by: necklace | August 29, 2011 at 09:51 PM
Cool. I'm a huge fan of Harry Potter.
Posted by: Handyman Services Seattle | November 07, 2011 at 07:25 AM
We all know that Harry Potter film is so well-known in the children. Harry Potter film also split all the box office information.
Posted by: RetroFoam Insulation | March 16, 2012 at 11:34 AM
Harry potter movie is one of the my favorite. I am also ready to myself for last series of Harry Potter movie. It is so popular in the kids. I like to very much watch this movie.
Posted by: raspberry ketones | March 26, 2012 at 09:09 PM