Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

I love all things Harry Potter. I am just this side of obsessed -- I can honestly say that I never dressed up for a book and/or movie release. BUT, I have gone to midnight releases and showings... and I did go see the first Harry Potter movie for my 18th birthday party.

Yep. I am that awesome.

You should be jealous.

ANYWAY... I FINALLY got to see Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince on Tuesday night. I know, for someone who loves HP so much how could I wait so long?

Well, life has been extremely busy folks.

At first I loved the movie. I was laughing out loud (who doesn't love awkward teenage romance interactions?). I thought it moved quickly. I didn't mind that they had to add a couple of scenes that were so NOT in the book; as a movie you sometimes have to adjust to make it work.

But towards the end I just couldn't love it. The most action packed part of the movie, the stuff that would have you on the edge of seat felt like it was jilted... like there wasn't enough to it. What happened to having to protect the castle? That battle scene would have been AWESOME! Not to mention -- a HUGE part of book 6 was Dumbledore mentoring Harry and walking him through the process of learning about Horcruxes. I felt like it was lacking in that. You learn so much that is important to the story (and to book 7) that you miss in this movie. I would say without all of that information, it makes the movie (and ultimately movie 7) very confusing. I would even venture to say too confusing to watch if you have never read the books.

Now, ordinarily I can separate a book form the movie and not compare. But for some reason I can't with this movie. And I think it is because you loose so much of what makes the story GOOD in this movie.

BUT, this is all just my opinion. So take it for what is worth.

And I still liked the movie. I'll probably still buy it. Because i do love all things Harry Potter.

Have you seen the movie? Did you like it? hate it? love it?

Its a Harry Potter World

Guess what?!?!

The Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows comes out in THREE days. I don't think I can contain my excitement... for real people. OH MY GOSH!!! I canNOT wait. Please, please don't let Harry die... that would be beyond tragic.

But, this also means I move my apartment in three days. ACK! I am sooo not ready. Do you all realize how much junk I have. I fill boxes and boxes with crap. I am trying to downsize... but, really, I can't. Oh well... I actually downsize more on the putting away... or at least that is what I keep telling myself.

This past weekend I got to see the new Harry Potter movie (#5, Order of the Phoenix). I have to say that I think this one was my favorite so far. It was GREAT. The director did an amazing job getting the actors to become more adult... or maybe they are just aging well. Not to mention, Ron finally became brave... the way he was always in the books. I think before they were just using Ron for comic relief... and now that Luna is there, you don't need it so they let him actually become his character. And, I think they realized Fred and George make good comic relief... as well as that it can come from other places, too.

I also think they did the best getting all the information you need into a two hour and 15 min movie... much better than the third and fourth... they didn't have to change nearly as much... some was changed, but more of tweaking what character did what rather than the WHOLE plot line (hem hem, four).

Plus... I loved the way they handled what Harry was going through in book 5. In the book alot is going on in Harry's head, and they made it come across so well in the movie... it was just a great movie... I can't wait to see it again, and again... and maybe a couple more million times.

Oh... man... the new book. I will be reading all Saturday night... I move that morning... once I get all the stuff into the new apartment... I am going to sit and read until I am done... even if that means I am up all night. I have to know what happens... bitter sweet, though. Last book... tear.

Please don't let Harry die... Please, please. Voldermort has to be one death... the Snape or Hagrid or Lupin or someone... but not Harry... or Ron or Hermione... they all have to live happily ever after.

Ok... well... yea. Back to work!

30 Days!!!

Umm... in case you didn't know.

There are only 30 more days until Book 7 of the Harry Potter Series comes out. I am pretty much STOKED!!!!

I love these books. I am very, very sad that this will be the last book (and I do believe JK Rowling when she says this). BUT, I am excited to just read how it all ends. And, these are the books that I can read over and over again... not to mention that I love also listening to the on CD. Normally I am not so keen on that... but with these books, I can. They are just that phenomenal!

For this last book, I just really hope that JK Rowling doesn't kill of Harry. That would make me cry... lots and lots... and almost never want to read the books again. It would be my dream come true if Harry marries Ginny... and Ron and Hermione end up together... because that is how it is supposed to be. Just like Joey and Pacey ended up together in Dawson's Creek... and Ross and Rachel on Friends... and how Meredith should be with McDreamy. These characters are supposed to be together people! Now, hopefully JK Rowling gets that message. We can only keep our fingers crossed right now.

Oh, and for who will die... I don't know. It has been mentioned that JK Rowling has said she kills of two characters. I think one HAS to be Voldermort. You have the evil character live. Even Darth Vader died... even after he redeemed himself. The evil one always dies. So... Voldermort is the first. And as for the second, I do believe it will be a beloved character (Dumbledore was loved and we all know what happened to him). I don't think it will be one of the trio or Ginny. Too many people want to see them survive. I think it could Hagrid... or Lupin. They are beloved, and close to Harry. Or McGongall... maybe. What do you think?

Anyway...I can't wait. Maybe I should reread the sixth book really quickly before the last one comes out. I read it around Christmas time... but I love it that much I would be willing to do it again. I have just finished listening to book 4 last week... and am in about chapter 6 in book 5. So.. yea... maybe I need to read book 6. Oh... how I love this series. You all must read it.. ok!?!?!

Well, I need to get back to work. Later! And read Harry Potter!