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Deathly Potter magic
This does not include spoilers regarding the seventh, and possibly final, book of Harry Potter, his friends and adventures, nor do I need any. A copy of Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows is in hands. Literally fresh out of the box from the Chapters bookstore right next to the Scotiabank Theatre where we caught The Order of The Phoenix in 3D IMAX.
Dinner at Milestone's with my sister and Marina hours before the 22nd-hour movie was eventful. Great food, and we were constantly asked about our dining experience. It's not uncommon to be asked that, but it felt like there was pressure to enjoy, agree and leave quickly to make way for the people waiting in line for a table.
Strawberry Lemonade
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Mexican Corvina Sea Bass for me
Marina with her Prime Rib
Ali with her dessert
After the meal, we spent the remaining hours at Chapters, browsing books, listening to music, and even snoozing (that would be Ali). I discovered many good reads for future pastimes, but for now, The Deathly Hallows has to be the one and only choice.
My brother joined us for the movie. We were handed 3D viewing glasses upon our entry, and being up front in the line, we scooped prime seats. Before the movie, there was a light display for the IMAX presentation where they boasted about the large screen and impressive surround sound system. Then an announcement came on for instructions on when to put on the visors: 3 flashing green glasses appear at the bottom of the screen, and when red substitutes flash, it's time to get them off.
The HP movies gets darker and more adult-oriented each time, and I appreciate them for being so and recognizing how the audience has grown together with the series. Probably the better of the lot, but I disliked, and am sure Potter-fanatics will stand with me on this, how they altered (cough, not Cho-Veritaserum-betrayal) and left out important plot points. Otherwise, they succeeded in bringing out Harry's isolation, and acting-wise, the main trio have improved. Luna 'Loony' Lovegood and Dolores Umbridge were perfecto in their parts. And the Department of Mysteries fight-scene in 3D? Awesome!
Ah, I'm so torn between diving straight into HP7 now, since my concentration should be on packing for our house-moving on August 2nd. The current tenants just moved out yesterday, so we hope to get the key, record some dimensions, and hopefully move small items in before the big Thursday move. There is 1) more packing to do, 2) scheduling the movers on Monday after Judy, whom we bought 2 second-hand loveseats from, confirms Thursday's plans with us, 3) and still a whole lot of packing if I've failed to mention. The move is exciting, the process towards it just isn't.
Likely, a few lines, which may unsurprisingly lengthen into paragraphs and chapters, of magic before bed. And before I become aware of it, I will know how Harry Potter ends.
Please, not by you.
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