Thank you,HARRY and company

Time indeed flies fast . Who would have known that a decade had passed since the birth of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone book. I am admittedly guilty that I watched the movie version because of the hype and hysteria brought about by the spectacled wizard personified by Daniel Radcliffe. I immensely enjoyed it for it was able to entertain me with the flying broomsticks on Quidditch match, the intellectuallly arrogant yet sweet Hermione, and the floating candles and food of all sorts in the Great Hall. I knew it would be the start of my beautiful friendship with the wizards and witches of Hogwarts School of Magic. I hurriedly purchased the book and finished it in less than three days.  I empathized with Harry especially so each time the Dursleys practice their habit of cruelty on him. 

I have a complete seven-book collection of Rowling's EPIC story. I read each volume with as much gusto.They are amongst my priceless treasures. It is amazing how young and old alike rekindled their passion for reading,especially in these times of Facebook and Youtube. I am not,technically speaking,a voracious reader,yet if there's one thing that can relax me after a strenuous task or when I feel down the gutter,reading would be my top choice to zest me up and again.                                Reading these children's books catapulted my imagination at a maximum,what with the centaurs,werewolves,goblins and Hagrid's appearance. Add to these the Quidditch Cup,the 9 3/4 train station and the Weasley twins's funny inventions.

I was as happy each time Gryffindor scores house points,sad as much for detentions of bffs Harry,Ron and Hermione. I cried unabashedly with the death of Cedric,Sirius, Dumbledore,Dobby,Remus Tonks and George.I get to be more anxious and depressed in times when obtaining the Horcruxes seemed impossible.

I was tickled on the other hand with the goings on with matters of the heart of the young students of the school of magic. It fascinated me no end the constant bantering of Ron and Hermione.Harry,The Chosen One needed also inspirations in Cho Chang and Ginny Weasley.

I place Dumbledore in the highest regard. His brilliance was way beyond what You-Know-Who can endure and equalize. When he died in the sixth book, I almost considered breaking my friendship with Harry and his friends.Gratitude to the author,the Headmaster stayed till the very end.

The trials and triumphs of Harry Potter in a great length,were very palpable that the readers and fans felt in their bones and hearts. I was with the three protagonists all the way.No doubt there's Wizardworld and Harrymania in every nook and cranny of the universe. Albeit, I am also aware a good number of people can't comprehend the attachment of adults to a series of children's books. 

Potter treasures. Now that the final had come,I have these in times I get to miss you.

Every thing must come to an end,be it good or bad. On the day,the trailer of Deathly Hallows Part 2 was shown on Youtube,I was ambivalent. Part of me was excited,a tiny portion whispers "I can't let go yet." Now that the final installation of the movie series was released,it is somehow bittersweet for me. I was excited to catch it on 3D yet there's sadness because the END has finally arrived. I am simply weak with goodbyes. 

It is,nevertheless a great consolation to know that I have my books and movie videos that are well-placed in shelf.I can just succumb to these if and when I get to miss my friends and go once more with your saga of adventures and misadventures. I can't help but feel I was somehow part of something special and magical.

Thank you very much,Harry for your courage and brave heart to lead the battle and fight evil. GOODness triumphs and reigns!Thank you for showing us what true friendship means with the help of Hermione and Ron. To the Dumbledore Army,I admire you all for showing us the meaning of family and loyalty.Thank you for reminding us that family and friends are worth living and fighting for. Thank you J.K. Rowling for this best-ever masterpiece of yours. I love your creativity. It is truly a gift form up above. I salute you. You will live forever.

It is somehow ironic that through the world of wizardry,I get to deeply realize that in the end, LOVE indeed makes the DIFFERENCE and the most powerful magic ever.