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07-09-2011, 12:32 AM

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leiladylei54

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I loved the books, the movies....we are definitely going to see the last movie installment. I couldn't wait for the DVD to see it....gotta see it when it plays at the theatre!!!

07-09-2011, 03:23 AM

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Jennalyn

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You know it! I grew up with Harry - he was eleven when I was eleven. ;)

Friends and I are actually going to a local small bookstore tonight for a "Harry Potter night" where dress-ups are encouraged. We'll be sorted, attend "classes", and drink butterbeer. Looking forward to nerding out for the night!

07-09-2011, 03:39 AM

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sewnmom

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I;ll definately be goin.. always before my friend and I went but this time my oldest son, 47, will be takin me. a date he said, since this is the last movie and he knows how much i've enjoyed "HP"..i also agree to the fact th "Harry Potter" is the reason many kiddos are reading now. everyone enjoy........molly

07-09-2011, 03:47 AM

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SEW

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My daughter (age 30) and myself (only a little bit older!) will be going! We also have a Harry Potter film festival planned for this week!

07-09-2011, 04:27 AM

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quiltymom

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Oh I can't wait I have Netflix so I'm starting at begining so I can refresh

07-09-2011, 05:05 AM

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joannegn

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I love Harry. My son(21) and daughter(14)also. Best series of books I have ever read. I have my own set and the kids are not allowed to borrow. I have read them multiple times and enjoy them every time. Love the audio books also. Own all the movies. Awaiting the "Last Installment". Yeah,I guess you could say I'm a fan. lol

07-09-2011, 05:57 AM

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dinlauren

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GwynR

ME!!! My two 17 yr old sons were not even a little bit interested in reading until they started reading these books. There were part of the group of kids that learned to love to read because of Harry Potter! We had to buy two of each new book for five of us to share! They had Harry Potter everything when they were little!

My nephew was the same way and so was a friend's son. Hated reading until they started hearing Harry Potter. Then my nephew would read until done.....at 5AM.......then have to get up to go to school...Now he's going into college and reads so well....I attribute it to tapping into an interest of his.

07-09-2011, 06:07 AM

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TootieAnn

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My family is counting the days. But we probably won't go on the release date. My son's friend is coming in on the 17th so we will wait to see it with her. Another son and his girlfriend plan to see it on the 15th. We are so excited, but a little sad to see it end. My kids have grown up with HP.

07-09-2011, 06:34 AM

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svenskaflicka1

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i'm there! i have two grandsons who will be in line with me (the youngest is s little too "little" for the intensity of the last couple of the entries) and it will be a popcorn eating, twizzler kind of evening!

07-09-2011, 07:44 AM

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mhollifiel

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SparkMonkey

I won't be going on opening day or midnight the night before, because I seriously hate crowds. I think we'll go to the first matinee the next morning.

I love, love, love the series. I've read the books at least 8 times, and I can't tell you how many times I've seen the movies (they're in my arsenal of best-beloved movies I turn on for background noise while I'm cleaning or sewing). I was a bit of a latecomer to the game--the first contact I had with it was allowing a friend to drag me to see Prisoner of Azkaban. But I didn't really jump on board until I started reading the books a few months before Order of the Phoenix was released. By the time tthe final book came out, I was one of those who stayed up all night reading it. ;)

I've been awaiting this movie for years now, but I'm kind of heartbroken that it's finally almost over! It's almost like the end of a relationship--we've got the beautiful memories, but no new memories will be made now.

This retired MS/HS librarian LOVES this series just because it snagged so many nonreaders. And, for those who crave a new fantasy challenge now that "THE END" has been put to this one. I recommend:
The Wheel of Time Series written by James Oliver Rigney, Jr., under the pen name Robert Jordan. This story is a bit more adult but a great fantasy (15 books!)