I grew up with the series. I mean I literally grew up with it. I spent over a decade analyzing tantalizing texts and spent endless hours reading/waiting on the next book/movie/etc. I truly became so immersed in the story that it literally became part of my life.
Not only have I read the books numerous times, not only have I watched many marathons on the Harry Potter movies, but I even wrote a fan fiction blog. This is a confession I typically don't talk about but honestly... it's a big part of me growing up and developing a creative flair. I literally cast a character of Jacob Walker, an American wizard transfer to Hogwarts, who literally became an extension of my personality. I was not only interweaving the stories of Harry into my absorbent mind... however... I was also interweaving my own character and some of my life into the world that J.K. Rowling had created. I had a bunch of friends who also did so: Linda, Candi, Swannee, just to name a few.
But that's why Harry Potter means so much to me. Not only was I integrating the endless life lessons of good versus evil, love, coming of age stories, etc into my being... but I was contributing to the universe which had affected me so.
That's why tonight was hard for me. I didn't realize how much this movie was going to mean to me as the credits began to roll. It's kind of like... when you have a really good friend who leaves your life for a long time. It's like... never seeing that person again who meant so much to you. It just so happens that this ending also came with the ending of my college career... thus... making it even more depressing. I mean... I know I have Pottermore to look forward too. But it's really different... a weird feeling has crept up into me... which just continues to make me sad. It's the end of an era and I'm definitely feeling the effects of it.
I brought my wands to the showing tonight... Of course I kept Harry's wand in hand at least for half the film, ready to fight of Death Eaters alongside my Gryffindor brothers and sisters (dramatic, I know... but still).
Here's a pic....
The movie was spectacular, moving, and timeless. There was a few points in the film that disappointed me... but that's okay (*cough cough* Harry not fixing his wand with the elder wand at the end *cough cough*). I know what really happened in the book. I'll miss Harry Potter and his adventures... but the stories will live on inside of me... inside my mind and inside my heart as I continue to dream my own adventures for the trio of the Harry Potter realm as well as reflect on the character I created. It's a good night. Long Live Harry Potter.
Until next time blogosphere,
Brandon
Dear Brandon,
ReplyDeleteI love you so much. I seriously agree with this entry. My sister and I were talking about Harry Potter was going to live on and we agreed: through our memories, through our role-play, and through the friendships. It is the end of college and the end of Harry Potter....but it's not the end of the relationships it brought forth.
Love,
Linda-Lanae
Dear Jacob Walker,
I haven't seen you at school in awhile. Maybe it's because you're resounding in the Gryffindor Commonroom and I am a fellow Ravie. Who knows? I miss you around Hogwarts though and maybe one day, we'll cross paths again. I hope to never seen the snooty Alexander Lee though. He scared me - always pondering to himself by the lake....
I hope to see you soon. I never regretted saving you from Voldermort even if it meant risking my best-friend, Cho-Chang.
With love,
Tanya F. Delacour
Sorry I'm late. Facebook never told me that you tagged me in a post. :(
ReplyDeleteI know exactly how you feel (and you shouldn't have hesitated to tell ANYONE about your fan fiction - as a fan of fan fiction [haha] I think that is so cool!). When the credits started to roll I just wanted to sit there and stare at the screen. I really can't believe it's over and I was seriously in a depressed funk all of yesterday. I watched Potter Puppet Pals and A Very Potter Musical (and sequel).
I had just a few quirks with the movie; my biggest being that no one was around when Harry killed Voldemort. I just yearned for that sense of relieve and celebration from everyone, and I don't feel it was portrayed all that well. In the book, there is a sense of celebration and happiness but also mourning and respect for all those they lost. I feel like not capturing that moment was the worst mistake the directors and producers could have made concerning Part 2.
Overall I loved it, of course. I love every movie and book.
- Jerie