Harry Potter Mania, Vol. II

Well, it's done: No more Harry Potter. I finished reading the last book around midnight last night and I'm still reeling from it. I'll mention nothing about the plot or who dies (there's plenty of death going around in the book) because I know there are people who read this that haven't read the book yet, but I will say that it's the best one yet, contains the best chapter in the Potter series and is one of the best children's books I've ever read--although this book ain't for kids anymore.

I still can't believe I'll never read a new page of Harry Potter. That's going to take awhile to get used to. But what Rowling has left behind is an extraordinary series that will be read for years and years to come.

Anyways, below are some pictures from waiting to get a book at Barnes & Noble:

Harry Potter Mania

There's really only one thing I can say:

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is almost here!

This morning, I went to stand in line for a wristband at Barnes and Noble in Union Square and after about two hours, I finally got one. If you totalled everyone there, the line would have stretched roughly 5 or 6 blocks, I think. Anyways, the festivities begin at 5 pm, with the highlights being B & N made to look like Hogwarts and Jim Dale, the guy who does the audio for all the Harry Potter books, will be there too.

Once I get my copy, I don't intend to sleep until I finish the whole thing--which should prove interesting because I want to see the New York Dolls at the Siren Festival tomorrow.

Ah, to be a college student...

Five Best...Ginny Weasley Facebook Groups

I've sort of got a huge crush on Ginny Weasley, although Luna Lovegood and Hermoine Granger are right up there too. So, here is a list of different Facebook groups that are solely dedicated to Ginny, with the descriptions of each copy and pasted from the real group right under.

#5. Ginny Weasley is a Dirty Whore

"Obvi. Ginny Weasley (the resident slut of Hogwarts) ruins lives. She has many stds and possibly is preg. Hooked up with 1. Neville Longbottom 2. Michael Corner 3.Dean Thomas 4. possibly Seamus Finnigan (roommates with #3) 5. Harry Potter (hot). More to come in 7th novel possibly including Draco Malfoy, Severus Snape, the ghost of Albus Dumbledore, and the GIANT SQUID"

#4. Samwise Gamgee and Ginny Weasley: Most Badass Couple Ever?

"After a lengthy discussion this conclusion was reached: Harry potter is not cool enough for ginny and Frodo is too much of a self centered whiney bitch for anyone. Therefore the only Conclusion is for Ginny and Sam to hook up... could you possibly imagine a more badass relationship?"

#3. Save Ginny Weasley from the Basilisk

"This is a group dedicated to saving Ginny Weasley from the impending doom of the BASILISK. omg. Save her, do it NOW."

#2. Fuck Voldemort, marry Ginny

"There were a lot of tragic events at the end of the Half-Blood Prince. The worst one of all could have been avoided easily by young Harry. That is why this group is dedicated to all the people that know Harry needs to forget about fighting Voldemort, and run away with Ginny Weasley."

#1. Harry Potter & Ginny Weasley Belong Together

"For everyone who agrees that these two will eventually make it or if you believe they belong together! You are also welcome to post a link to any fanfiction you may have written. Enjoy this group!"

Five Best...Harry Potter Films

#5. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone


#4. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets


#3. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire


#2. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban


#1. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Five Best...Random Thoughts While Walking to School Today

#5. I really like "Once More, With Feeling."

#4. Every time I see a poster for The Simpsons Movie, I get giddy. And I see about three on a 15 minute walk to The New School.

#3. Along that same line, whenever I see the stores Bang Bang Men and Lucky Wang's, I laugh a little to myself. Although, sadly, Bang Bang Men isn't in commission.

#2. Dylan's "Thunder on the Mountain" is a great song to listen to when it's about 95 degrees outside.

#1. I'm beyond excited to be seeing Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix tonight at midnight. Although it wasn't a favorite when I first read it, I'm re-reading now (and attempting to finish it before seeing the movie) and it's much better than I'm remembering. Yes, Dolores Umbridge, the Grand Inquisitor of Hogwarts, is beyond evil and Harry is annoyingly angsty at times, but the politics between the Ministry and Dumbledore are quite interesting and the writing is actually pretty good--for Rowling's standards at least. The film is getting great reviews and I'll post my thoughts tomorrow.