Recently, I wrapped up the last Harry Potter book, thus ending the series. I started last summer and it was only fair to start from the beginning. What I mean by that is I tried reading the books before. It was 2018 and I was looking for something to keep me occupied. I took advantage of my Kindle unlimited membership and read the first three books. I quit just before I was about to begin Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Inspired by one of my managers (who also likes Harry Potter as well as Game of Thrones) and many family members, I was ready to give HP another try. I was glad I did.
Here’s a list of some of my favorites when it came to all things Hogwarts.
Favorite book: Prisoner of Azkaban.
Favorite movie: Same.
Favorite headmaster: McGonagall
Favorite Dark Arts teacher: Lupin
Where I’d want to live: The Burrow.
Where I wish the Sorting Hat would place me: Ravenclaw or Gryffindor
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is a Christmas movie in my opinion because of the holiday scenes taking place at Hogwarts.
Favorite parents: The Weasleys. I think Mrs. Weasley is everyone’s mother and she’s not afraid to fight when they’re in danger. She’s a mama bear and she reminds me of someone I know.
Favorite Weasley: It’s a three way tie between Ron and the twins. Yes I just praised Molly to the heavens for being the mother of all mothers. But let’s think of the children as well. Fred and George were friendly and always provided the comic relief. Ron was always the middle ground in the trio, not quite as brave as Harry and not quite as smart as Hermione.
Favorite non-trio character: It’s a tie. Neville’s character grew on me throughout the book. Luna had a personality all her own. She looks like someone I used to work with. These days Neville is teaching young wizards the in and outs of Herbology, I’m sure.
Scariest creature: Aragog. I don’t blame Ron for being scared shitless in the Forbidden Forest. However, Ron and Harry did what they had to in order to clear Hagrid’s name. Harmless to Hagrid but his children almost made Ron and Harry lunch. Where’s Hermione when you need her?
Favorite creature: It’s a tie between Hedwig 🦉 and Buckbeak 🐦 . It’s heartfelt watching the scene where Hagrid buys Harry his owl. I also when Harry takes Buckbeak for a ride. Personally I’d be afraid and fall off this mythical creature.
Favorite quote: “There’s no Hogwarts without you, Hagrid.” At the end of the Chamber of Secrets, after Hagrid reunited with the trio when he was released from Azkaban. It’s here that Harry gives Hagrid the credit he really deserves.
Favorite adult: Hagrid. Took Harry under his wing and always welcomed him into his hut 🛖. Very hospitable and didn’t take crap from anyone. Again, there’s no Hogwarts without you, Hagrid.
Finally, here’s a six pack of facts on Harry Potter:
- I was introduced to Harry Potter in 2001 when my aunt, sister, and I saw the movie Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone at the former Destinta Cinemas in North Versailles.
- We owned the first three movies on VHS and DVD. Where are those now?
- Reading runs in my family and that includes Harry Potter. My gramma owned the first five books though I might be wrong on that. I remember seeing Goblet of Fire in her living room back in the early 2000’s. My cousins have read all of the books as well and now that I’ve joined that fraternity, we have plenty to share.
- My niece’s birthday party had a Harry Potter theme and she and all of her friends dressed like the character. All of the party favors and cupcakes were dressed up like Hogwarts. One of the coolest presents she got for her birthday were the Harry Potter funko pops from her aunt.
- There will be a Wizarding World bake-off show premiering on Max this Fall. The hosts are non other than twins James and Oliver Phelps. The two twins played Fred and George Weasley in the Harry Potter movies. It will have some big name guest stars appearing as well.
- There is a Wizarding World section at Universal Orlando that opened in 2004. I didn’t see this when I was at Disney back in 2015. However, I’d love to come here in the future. Maybe I can put this on my bucket list.
Stylish 🍒 