Harry Potter
I was wandering around Harry Potter Facebook groups out of boredom yesterday, when I realized that it was finally -over.- As I thought about it, I realized how those books were a huge part of my life. I mean, I started reading those things BEFORE they were cool, back in ELEMENTARY. [Yea, that's right, reading was cool BEFORE Harry Potter. >:O ]
Now I'm in my first year at college. The series ended the summer before I began college. It's been like, 10 years since the first book. They're supposed to be children's books. and I stuck by them, eagerly awaiting the next copy every year. My first and second books have been read so many times, the binding is DYING. (I reread the whole series from the beginning every time a new book comes out. Then I'd read the new book. Then I'd reread all of them while waiting for the next one. This would occupy me for at least a month at a time, maybe two if I was busy.)
Maybe it's cause I grew up that I started to dislike the writing. Maybe it's cause the movies came out. Maybe it's cause of the raging popularity because of those stupid movies. But sadly enough, I did veer away from the joy of the series. It doesn't diminish the fact that these books really were a huge part of my life.
Anyway, as I was going through Facebook, I realized how much I was going to miss it. The constant anticipation, speculation, and finally joy at seeing the newest installment. But there's other books to be waiting for, popular in my eyes, even if no one else has heard of them.
So I end with this:
Rest in Peace, Hogwarts.
Albus Dumbledore - Ever omniscent headmaster, I still believe you're watching over every kid that's heard of Hogwarts. and some adults too.
Severus Snape - You were evil, yet good, and I loved you for it. I cried at your death, as your last wish was to see the eyes of your love one last time.
Sirius Black - Misunderstood, but awesome.
Remus Lupin - Huggable werewolf; you would've made a wonderful father.
Nymphadora Tonks - It's a shame you'll never see your son, at least you were peaceful in death.
Now I'm in my first year at college. The series ended the summer before I began college. It's been like, 10 years since the first book. They're supposed to be children's books. and I stuck by them, eagerly awaiting the next copy every year. My first and second books have been read so many times, the binding is DYING. (I reread the whole series from the beginning every time a new book comes out. Then I'd read the new book. Then I'd reread all of them while waiting for the next one. This would occupy me for at least a month at a time, maybe two if I was busy.)
Maybe it's cause I grew up that I started to dislike the writing. Maybe it's cause the movies came out. Maybe it's cause of the raging popularity because of those stupid movies. But sadly enough, I did veer away from the joy of the series. It doesn't diminish the fact that these books really were a huge part of my life.
Anyway, as I was going through Facebook, I realized how much I was going to miss it. The constant anticipation, speculation, and finally joy at seeing the newest installment. But there's other books to be waiting for, popular in my eyes, even if no one else has heard of them.
So I end with this:
Rest in Peace, Hogwarts.
Albus Dumbledore - Ever omniscent headmaster, I still believe you're watching over every kid that's heard of Hogwarts. and some adults too.
Severus Snape - You were evil, yet good, and I loved you for it. I cried at your death, as your last wish was to see the eyes of your love one last time.
Sirius Black - Misunderstood, but awesome.
Remus Lupin - Huggable werewolf; you would've made a wonderful father.
Nymphadora Tonks - It's a shame you'll never see your son, at least you were peaceful in death.