Pottermania!
July 20th, 2007
It’s 11:21pm, Friday, July 20, 39 minutes before the official release of the new Harry Potter. I’m in line at the Maine Coast Book Store in Damariscotta, Maine (”We’re not online yet — someday!). I’m with over 300 fans (including my two boys and my wife)–most of whom are well over 16– waiting for our reserved copies of Harry Potter + the Deathly Hallows. I’d never been in Maine until six hours ago and standing in this small town with all this excitement is a fantastic introduction to the state. I’ve never stood in line for the release of anything and it’s thrilling to see that a book can motivate all these folks as much as a movie star. I can’t believe I left my camera at the hotel.
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On July 21st, 2007 at 12:00 am
for some reason fred, I’m picturing you dressed with a harry potter wig, glasses, and scarf, complete with a broom stick in line.
That’s a pretty funny mental image.
Have a great time with your boys and wife in Maine Fred!
-JX!
On July 21st, 2007 at 12:00 am
I like Fred’s glasses better than Mr Potter’s
On July 22nd, 2007 at 12:00 am
Stood in line, bought it, read it, loved it, already missing it…
On July 22nd, 2007 at 12:00 am
I read it yesterday and thought it was bloody marvellous.
I especially liked the bit where Harry gives up being a wizard and goes to Cal Arts to study animation.
On July 23rd, 2007 at 12:00 am
Harry Potter is the most amazing and captivating book series I’ve ever had the pleasure to read. Although, this final book is probably my favorite, having been a fan for such a long time, I’m extremely sad to see that its over.
On July 23rd, 2007 at 12:00 am
3/4 of the way through as of Monday…!!
On July 30th, 2007 at 12:00 am
Time to create a Hogwarts cartoon, perhaps capturing the early days at Hogwarts before Harry Potter, or following the adventures that might follow with the end of this book.