Midnight Witching Hour

I watched the midnight showing of Harry Potter. What was my number one thought as I was exiting the theater? That Harry should totally get together with Luna Lovegood. I thought that Luna was really the star of the movie. So charmingly loopy and off in her own world. So dainty and surprised when she successfully hexed Death Eaters.

So, I think the movies are only so-so, as far as movies go. They obviously no where nearly match the books, they are also sort of choppy and often leave out my favorite parts. But I am still always there on opening night, donning a scarf and sweater with a house patch. It's because I love seeing the settings come alive. I enjoy the director's and actors' interpretations. I like seeing the characters fleshed out. I love hearing how they laugh. I love hearing my favorite quotes said with just the right intonation. I like seeing the strange creatures.



Strangely, this week, the Knight Bus was outside the building where I live, touring as a promotion for the 7th book (it needs promotion?). I met the driver in the lobby, when I had locked myself out, and he had lost a cell phone. We talked. It turns out he does not like Harry Potter at all, he' s just the driver.



You know where I'll be next Friday night!