Purchased at 12:18. DONE Reading 9:43 (Harry Potter #7)
Yep. You read that right. I purchased my copy of Harry Potter and the Deadly Hallows at 12:17 at the Borders in Greensboro. I came home and cracked the book open at 12:47. From that time on, I read and finished the book by 9:43. I didn't stop except to go the bathroom. I had to know what happened to my favorite characters, Fred and George, Ginny and Harry, Ron and Hermoine so badly that sleep would be pushed back to second most important thing, beside reading.
Borders had a party from 9:30 to midnight, and I was there. There were fun things to do, but mostly for kids. I did lose three rounds of Snape Bingo. I wrote some and answered emails, chatted with my friend, Joan, who had been in line at the Barnes and Noble in Philly since 1pm.
Overall, I had a splendid time and was glad to be apart of such a historic event. My kids won't experience the Harry Potter series like this, the waiting, the parties, the drama of Rowling's next installment. *sigh*
But, I did and I was so glad to have done it. I'm not going to disclose any spoilers, but of the
seventh book I will say this... It was the most emotional stripping, twisting and knotting I have ever had in my life. It will be awhile before I sit down to read the book again, more slowly so hard the book was on my feelings for the characters.
Really. It's gut wrenching, well written and dark read.
Enjoy the photos. Remember, I was working on limited sleep. ;-)
Nicole
*Yeah, my tee-shirit read "MUGGLE". I didn't feel very witchy Friday night. ;-)
Witches and wizards, oh my!
My position on Snape. Trust him. Dumbledore did.
Goblins security was on hand prior to book seven's release.