The Deathly Hallows Experience

Last night, finally, was the opening of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One! I've been counting down since, well, honestly since I read the last page of Book 7 over 3 years ago! I must give a shout out to my hubby for his wonderful patience this past week as I have been a giddy moron! Thursday morning we woke up and the first words out of my mouth were, "Harry Potter day tomorrow!"

I spent yesterday in full on celebration. Our tickets were for the 8:10 IMAX show at Universal Studios, so I had some time to pass! I decided to prepare a surprise treat for my fellow Harry Potter fans that would be accompanying me......ta-da, Cauldron Cakes!



Then I decided I needed a visual to express my Harry Potter support and what better way to so so than to paint my tosies in Gryffindor Red and Gold!



All decked out and ready to go, we met Erin and her kids, Anna Marie & Jonathan, an hour and a half before showtime.



Only to find the longest line in the history of lines!!! Ok, not really, but it was a pretty serious line....



...and that's only 1/3 of it! No kidding! After much pacing and game planning, they finally let us in and we got really great seats! I didn't even have to tackle anyone to get them! Popcorn and wand in hand I sat in pure bliss for two and a half hours. It was amazing. I'm so grateful to be a fan of these books and movies! Part 2 opens next summer and I'm already making plans. Martin is so excited..... :)