My sisters-in-law and I had been sitting in a long line of Potterheads. A very, very long line. It was a cold night. A very, very cold night. The concrete was unforgiving. Our bodies ached from the cold. Were we unhappy? Were we miserable with the chill and anticipation? Did we wish we had just bought tickets for the next night at a more reasonable hour?
NO. We were perfectly content as we were. And I'll tell you why.
It takes a very specific type of person to purchase midnight premier movie tickets, online, months in advance. Even amongst the most die hard of fans, this sort of devotion, nay, OBSESSION, is a rare and glorious thing. Because this specific type of person will go to great lengths to ensure that this event is as wondrous and magical as it can possibly be.
And dear friends, when people like this come together to celebrate something as momentous as the penultimate Harry Potter film, you better be darn sure you have a front row seat because what happens next will BLOW YOUR MIND.
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| Pictured: Slutty Bellatrix LeStrange vs. Maternity Tonks |
Not only did people bring their stacks of HP books to arrange in piles around them, and not only did these people dress as wizards, and NOT ONLY did they remain in character as their favorite Harry Potter personality, but these people ENACTED WAND DUELS.
This behavior took place outdoors at a busy strip mall in full view of a very confused public. This wasn't the only video I took; these people went on for hours. Others joined in. Eventually, there were a few light sabers in the mix. I don't know why; I may never know. But I basked in it.
I won't lie; I was in no fit state to drive home that night. I was reeeaally tired the next day. But I can also state with complete and utter sincerity that it was divine.
And you can bet your patronus I'll be there at midnight for Part II.
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