Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 movie review

Edited: 18th July

Cinematography (making of lighting and camera choices): 
 

Darker saturation for the whole movie gives it a raw feel and sets the emotions of the film nicely.

I do like the close-ups of some of the characters such as showing Harry’s eyes at the scene when Snape is dying.

Acting:

The cast has outdone themselves in this finale, the acting is the best of all the films and supporting cast members like Matthew Lewis is exceptionally great as Neville.

Daniel Radcliffe is wonderful as Harry. Like I said before in the previous film, he does not sound and act so wooden anymore.

Emma Watson is still amazing as Hermione after all these years.

Rupert Grint surpasses himself. He is still the likeable person who gets the funny lines. It provides some light-hearted moments to the otherwise depressed atmosphere.

Although Tom Felton does not get many lines in this film, as usual, his facial emotions are wonderfully down to a tee.

Draco Malfoy is the reluctant villain, forced to commit deeds he did not want as a means to protect his family and status. Actually, I would think of him as very human. In circumstance of fight or flight, I think that there are many of us who would choose ‘flight’. After all, we all can’t be heroes. I’m glad he has his own happy ending in the end.

Alan Rickman deserves an award for the rousing performance! He shows the most emotions in this last film as compared to all the other films put together. Fans and non-readers finally get to see the man behind the mask. In the last 7 movies, he is always portrayed as the man with the blank mask, the one with poker face. In here, we see how he wept over Lily’s body at Godric’s Hallow. We see how he pleaded with Dumbledore to keep Lily and her family safe. We see how he fooled everyone, including Voldemort.

The dying scene is very emotional as he was struck so many times by Nagini. I would think one time would be more than enough! As he looked at Harry’s eyes for the final time, he saw Lily in them and with a dying “Look at me”, the double agent is dead. My tears just leaked out, as I did with the book.

Julie Walters is the formidable Molly Weasley who finally revealed her darker side in the duel with Bellatrix. She delivers the most anticipated line “Not my daughter, you b****” with relish and malice and it certainly did not disappoint. Fans heaved a sigh of relief when it was revealed that this line would not get cut out.

Dame Maggie Smith as Professor McGonagall is terrific. I would give her performance a standing ovation if possible. She showed that she cared for her students and above all, Harry Potter. I love the scenes where she challenged Snape to a battle and transfiguring the stone statues to secure Hogwarts. Gods, the scene is so powerful.

Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort is pure evil and it just shows how make-up can totally transform a person. I did smile when Voldemort’s bald head was sullied and dirtied after the wrestle with Harry.

Helena Bonham Carter gets a break from acting the absolutely crazed Bellatrix. Playing Hermione becoming Bellatrix is one of the most enoyable scenes in this movie. She really did capture the uncertainty and nervousness of Hermione in disguise.

Benedict Clarke as young Severus Snape is great. I really like how he looked when he’s with Lily in his childhood. We can see he is truly happy then.

Did we even see Teddy in the film? .

Ryan Turner (Hugo Weasley), Bertie Gilbert (Scorpius Malfoy) and Arthur Bowen (Albus Severus Potter) are the three cutest boys ever! It’s just too bad for me that only Scorpius’ back is shown in the movie.

Special Effects:

I love the stunning visuals and mind-blowing effects such as the dragon escapade and marching of the stone statues, especially in IMAX 3D. The dragon's face is literally in your face!

Plotline:

As much as everything is taken into account, the book-to-movie adaption is not that bad as compared to others.

Despite the changes and cuts, I don’t feel like I am watching a different story altogether and that to a fan, is extremely important.

My favourite scenes?

The beginning with Voldemort getting the Elder Wand is a good place to begin part 2 as it provides a recap to Part 1. 

A scene is shown in passing of Snape as Headmaster of Hogwarts and Dementors guarding the school with students treated as prisoners.

The scene shifts to Dobby’s grave at Shell Cottage. I thought the scene with Griphook and Ollivander was well performed but it could have been longer. Hermione becoming Bellatrix, as discussed above, is extremely well done.

I love the ambience in Gringotts as the trio and Griphook broke into it. The ride down the bank’s underground is extraordinary fun yet heart-thumping. I can see those developers at the Wizarding World turning it into a rollercoaster ride of sorts. I like the twists and turns and the Thief’s Downfall.

I love the Room of Requirement scene with Draco, Blaise and Goyle.The Fiendfyre with the fiery raptors, snakes and tigers is breathtaking and I can literally feel the exhilaration that Harry, Hermione and Ron felt as they soared across burning room.

I like how they added in the scene where Hermione and Ron went to the Chamber of Secrets to retrieve the dead Basilisk’s fangs and destroyed Hufflepuff Cup, the horcrux. It is important as this scene is only said in passing in the book. Although, I must say, Hermione and Ron’s kiss could have been better timed. They could have kissed in front of Harry with him saying “OI! There’s a war going on here.” It would have been great and hilarious moment.

The final battle is the pivotal point and the finale that everyone has been waiting for. This is the showdown between the Light and Dark, Good and Evil, Harry and Voldemort, for “neither can live while the other survives”.

The Prince’s Tale is easily one of the most emotional scenes in this film and I cried when I saw the memories. Scenes were cut down but I particularly adored the one when Snape entered the destroyed house and saw Lily dead on the floor. The part where he had her body in his arms and wept is very heart-wrenching.

Neville (Matthew Lewis) shows his potential in this film when he killed Nagini and stood up to Voldemort.

When Harry opened the snitch and had the resurrection stone in his hand, I thought to myself, oh no, here comes another tear-jerking scene. Indeed, I teared up again. Those words spoken between Lily, James, Sirius and Remus to Harry are so true to the book. “You’re so brave, sweetheart”.

I like the scene when Harry gave himself up to Voldemort.

Harry met Dumbledore in what I can only describe as Limbo. Voldemort’s soul is hideous and disgusting. And I like the ethereal-looking King’s Cross Station. Again, this is the scene where most of the plot sticks, other than the deletion of Dumbledore’s tale. It’s a bit disconcerting not to hear him apologising. My favourite quote from Dumbledore is there!

The final battle is the best of course, although too fast-pace. I wish Harry and Voldemort could have said out the spells instead. The point where Harry and Voldemort tumbled down the side of the tower is awkward though and I can’t imagine Voldemort doing physical assault to Harry. It’s just so “muggle-ish”.

Another brilliant and heart-warming scene is the epilogue. Harry, Ginny, Ron, Hermione and Draco are in their thirties with families. I love the scene whereby Harry told Albus Severus about his namesakes. That is so loyal to the book.

At first, during the days of filming, fans were a bit apprehensive of how they were going to look under prosthetics. The cast gave us the impression they were aged quite a lot and that thought was scary. Not to mention, those early pictures of them are not exactly flattering.

But I think our worries were unfounded, they do aged well and most importantly, do not changed that much.

Draco’s receding hairline isn’t that terrible as we thought it would be! Phew. Harry and Ron look dapper in their adult clothes and Hermione and Ginny look wonderful. Now, I have to squeal at the sight of the ickle next generation. They are just so cute! Trivia: Albus Severus Potter has a ferret!

Soundtrack/score:

The score by Alexandre Desplat is soulful, eerie at times and heavy at others. He captures the mood of the different scenes perfectly. Many fans who are passionate about scores of previous Harry Potter films mentioned that Nicholas Hooper and John Williams did extremely well in the scores. I have to agree with them as Half-Blood Prince and the first two films are my favourites.

Disparities:

At the Lestrange’s vault, on top of the multiplying gold, they should have added in lines regarding the burning gold – the Flagrante curse.

In the books, Voldemort cannot feel that his horcruxes are destroyed and yet, they made the big mistake of letting him know. It shouldn’t be the case because why else shouldn't Voldemort seek out Harry first.

Dumbledore’s past and backstory was completely cut out at the Hogmeade’s scene with Aberforth and at King’s Cross Station. I supposed the reason is because the producers do not want to over-complicate the already complicated plot, especially with non-readers among the audience. I guess I can understand that.

Why is Harry telling Aberforth about horcruxes? Shouldn't it be a secret?

Neville doesn’t look too surprised at seeing Harry, which is kind of weird. Why the students are staying at the Room of Requirement isn’t brought across clearly as well.

I don’t exactly enjoy the Grey Lady’s scene. It comes across as too forceful.  Why would she want to destroy the diadem? She only coveted it. How did she even know about the diadem being an evil object and all? Sighs, they could polish this scene up. True, it’s not that crucial but I would have like it to stick more to the book.

What happens to George’s missing ear? I know that it’s a tiny detail but still.

Why didn’t Professor McGonagall send the students to safety? It could have easily been delivered in a line or two. That’s not too much to ask for. Students’ safety is of utmost importance and yet, all the students are rushing here and there. Perhaps it is to create a sense of panicky feel and to make sure that enough extras are around to fight. 

Why isn't Harry's eyes green? That is the question. Since the start of the first film, fans have been questioning this.

Too many important moments from Snape's memories have been cut off, such as the teasing by James and Sirius, Snape calling Lily a Mudblood and the falling out between Snape and Lily.

The Malfoys shouldn't have left the scene like that even though I know it's not their battle. I don't know, it doesn't seem to grow on me. I know they are not really evil or bad, as they only believe what has been the norm since the beginning - pure-blood superiority.

*Groans* What have they made Harry do to the Elder Wand?! That is a big no-no! He shouldn’t have snapped it into two but rather, stick with the plot and returns it to Dumbledore’s grave after mending his old wand. Out of all the changes, this is one I hate the most.

Seriously, the epilogue could have be longer with James teasing Albus, Ron telling Rose to beat Scorpius at every test, the nod between Draco and Harry, Ginny telling James to give love to Neville who is a professor. That would have bought closure as to what happen to Neville and not forgetting that Draco and Harry have reach an understanding.

Overall feel:

Overall, this movie is the phenomenal ending that fans are waiting for and it is fitting send-off after a decade.

For fans, we know where everything is going, yet at the same time, as this is an adaptation, we are in for surprises as well.

I love the rawness of the film, the emotive and heart-wrenching scenes. It is intensive and quite overwhelming for me, possibly because I am hyperventilating.

It is well balanced and viewers know for sure that this is no longer a children book but this is war and sacrifices have to be made for the greater good.

Of course, this movie tugs your heartstrings and manipulates your tear ducts.

This is one of the better films in this movie franchise. However, between this and Part 1, I still think the latter is much better performed and executed. 

Ever since Chamber of Secrets, I have all but lost hope that another Harry Potter film could follow the legacy of remaining faithful to the beloved book series. Yes, Part 2 is faithful to the book in some areas but falls short in others.

Is this my favourite movie? I'm not too sure. It's an alright sort of movie, sad to say. It is not quite up there on the pedestal with the first two movies and Deathly Hallows Part 1.

Although, David Yates, David Heyman, J.K Rowling with all the producers and crew behind this success ought to give themselves a pat on the back for a job well done. They have outdone themselves in this final instalment.
 
It is a brilliant and dazzling finale and an incredible conclusion. It has been an emotional rollercoaster, despite me having read and re-read the book. No matter what, I still get teary at the heart-wrenching scenes. 
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Words can’t describe how I felt; there is a mixture of pride, elation, agony and depression. The Harry Potter era is officially behind. It is history. 
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Yes, the fandom will never die as long as there are fans celebrating this legacy and keeping the flame burning. It just won’t be that special anymore, as there will no more countdowns, no more midnight shows, no more premieres, no more of those impromptu stuff. 
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There will never be something like this again, not in the near future. 
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Though the movies represent the tip of the iceberg, they bring words to life and give realism when the book cannot. Fans can finally go to Hogwarts and study there! Movies help us to visualise when we cannot. 
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As I flipped through those news articles of old, it evokes a sense of deep nostalgia in me. It wasn’t that long ago when they announced that the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be built in Orlando! That is like a dream come true for fans. It wasn’t that long ago when there is still a long, long way to go.

A Decade of Magic

"No story lives unless someone wants to listen" - J.K. Rowling

The truth just hits home, this is really ending, isn’t it? All of it.

True, the books series may long have ended in 2007, but for us, the movies are always a sense of continuity. After all, there are still 3 films to go.

To quote producer, David Heyman “We always knew we were coming back, but this time, we know we won’t”. Don’t I feel depressed when I hear this statement?

It has been nearly a decade since I first experienced the glorious world of Harry Potter and magical London, and I never look back.

I remembered the countdowns, the pre-orders, the late-night readings, the premieres, the “celebrations” with fans all over the world, the cheers and tears I shed. Through the ups and downs of school life, one thing stays true and that is Harry Potter (the series). I always know I can count on the magical world to keep my spirits up.

There were some points during the 10 years where my love for Harry Potter seemed to have faded but it was never truly gone. I came down from a high at some points of life and it soared again as I grew older and the story grew darker. Harry Potter and friends were growing and so was I.

I remembered reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets for the first time in my life when I was 10, which was lent to me by a friend. Few months later, I supposed, I went on to watch Chamber of Secrets and that was the event that triggered my passion and from then on, I was hooked. I bought my first book, Prisoner of Azkaban and it was and still is my favourite. After that, well, I never missed each book release and movie opening day.

To think that the journey is ending tomorrow!

This is will the last hurrah for us fans, the last time where we can countdown, dress up, cheer and party as the lights dimmed and celebrate the legacy J.K.Rowling has gifted us.

There will be no more of these occasions once 14^th July pass. Even though, the magic stays on and shall thrill generations to come, there is no longer the “X” factor, that special moment to savour. With instant gratification in terms of books and movies, anyone can access them and thus, they are not deem as precious as they were to us.

We are the pioneers, the “Harry Potter generation” who grew up and attended Hogwarts with the protagonists. We are there for every step, from finding the perfect actors, to making the movies, to gasping in horror at plot holes. We are there as J.K.Rowling wrote her books, releasing them over the years, with her fans impatiently counting down the days for each book release. We were the ones who come up with all those speculations about how series will end.

To all those who have been there since the beginning of time, kudos and thank you for staying on. I feel like a first time parent who has been there, watching his child grows up, and now, he is an adult and ready for a brand new world.

If this is how I feel as a fan, I wonder how Rowling felt when she finally handed up her manuscript and saw her brainchild being released for the final time. Gods, the pride and agony...

Deahtly Hallows Part 2 London Premiere

5th July Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 premiere at Trafalgar Square, London was a grand and emotional affair.

Hardcore fans camped out in the rain for more than 3 days to catch a glimpse of their idols and witness the spectacular end of an era. How I wish I could be there amongst them!

There is the longest red carpet for the actors/actresses to walk on and this premiere got to be the biggest that London has ever seen. Indeed, the aerial shots of the place are magnificent.

Like what the stars had say, it was truly breath-taking and humbling to see the droves of fans who grow up with the movies and books and make this franchise so successful.

Watching part of the live coverage and later, the replay online, across the world is marvellous. I never will thank the invention of Internet until then. I can literally feel the excitement and elation of fans and I did get teary-eyed when Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and J.K. Rowling made their thank-you speeches.

It's so bittersweet. Something like this phenomenal will never happen again, not in this lifetime and age. I don't want to make it sound so "end-of-the-world-ish" but the feelings evoked can almost never be felt again.

I reckon in the later part of life, you will grow desensitized and jaded that anything will just be a passing fad.

This premiere, which I have the good fortune to witness, will go down in history and etch itself in the minds of fans and maybe stars for many years to come. When we grow nostalgic, perhaps, we can look back and relive the moments.

It was certainly a fitting send-off to the greatest movie franchise of all time, the highest grossing series ever, and of course, to the actors/actresses who bought imagination to the big-screen and J.K. Rowling, where none of these will happen if not for her brillance and putting pen to paper.

Thank you.

Magic is Might

One of the highest grossing movie franchises in the world, literally Warner Brothers' money tree.

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Harry Potter has ignited a spark in the hearts of millions of readers and a passion that was lost for quite a while.

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Harry Potter accompanied many during their childhood years and beyond, still many in their adult years. "He" makes worldwide readers and fans unite through the creation of fansites, world premieres and midnight parties.

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Harry Potter is J.K.Rowling's gift to us and we pay tribute to her.

The movies are a god-send. Imagination is powerful, but having the scenes play out right in front of you, now that is something magical. Movies convert even more people, some to readers, fans, others just for fun of it.

It has been eight years now since I become a reader and a fan and I never look back. I cannot imagine a life without books, Harry Potter being one of those.

To admit, I even imagine what would happen if Hogwarts and the magical world is real when I was young. It is all childish dreams but it don’t hurt to dream and make good use of the brain.

How I wish I can be part of the student body at Hogwarts, drinking pumpkin juice, hanging out with friends at Hogsmeade, sleeping on a four poster bed, going for Potions class, having a wand, sending owls home, etc. With magic, some things can be made so easy. Of course, I would still choose technology over magic.

Those who are not fans or readers will not know what is so appealing about this series. They scoff at the ridiculous antics fans did and laugh at the devotion and passion we show. But what they didn't know is that they will never experience such a phenomenon.

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To give them credit, perhaps some of them do not need such things in their lives. Perhaps they have "better" things to do. Perhaps, they don't even like reading and treat the movies as just another movie to watch for the year.

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On the other side, Johnny-comes-latelys will not experience the anticipation of each book release, the countdowns, the speculations, the wonderful times fans alike shared on fansites. I am not saying they don’t deserve a share of the pie but those feelings of the past cannot be felt now.

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All 7 books are now sold as a collection, a far cry from the past, when we had to build up our collection slowly. I would love that but it takes the pleasure out of it. Fans who got on the ride with Harry Potter since the start grow up with the young actors/actresses and the trio. We journeyed with them through the ups and downs of life and the magical world.

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I am glad and blessed that I am considered one of the pioneers.

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Harry Potter was and still is magical.

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Though the flame of Harry Potter dims; it will never truly go out because fans will find ways to keep the spirit alive. All else worldly aside, memories will never fade.

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I hope that my passion for the books/films will live on for many years to come. And even then, when I am feeling dull, there will the books to keep me company and let me relive the good ole days.

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April Fools 2010

"Gleeky Cauldron"

Twilight Lexicon

Mugglenet

The day when Google was turned into Topeka, Leaky Cauldron turned into Gleeky Cauldron that supports the Glee Club.
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The day when Twilight Lexicon was closed as the families had enough.
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The day when Deathly Hallows was announced to be turned into a trilogy with Part 3 coming in 2013, J. K. Rowling decides to write about Elvendork (more popular than Harry Potter), Harry Potter books latest change of covers and new titles, Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme Park to expand in 3 area on Mugglenet.
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What day was it? Fred and George’s birthday, of course!
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Early in the morning on April 1st (GMT +8), I was on the prowl for April Fools jokes around the net. I wondered what Mugglenet and Twilight Lexicon had in store for us this year.
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In the afternoon, there was a sign on Twilight Lexicon, Closed until Further Notice. That didn’t got me. I was prepared for anything they dished out. But great job, girls! A few people got tricked, I think. I always enjoyed the jokes on the Lex. Last year’s was fun as well as when the humans took over the Lex.
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When I got home from work at night, I checked out Mugglenet for pranks. Immediately, I saw a post saying that J. K. Rowling is planning on writing a pre-prequel, on a character called Elvendork. It was said that it will more popular than Harry Potter. In my mind, I was thinking, “Cool, great.” And moved further down.
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This news got me. Deathly Hallows to be turned into a trilogy?! With the last part out in 2013?! I was like “What the Holy is this?” I saw the number of comments on it and I thought that surely many fans will be outraged at Warner Brothers. Saw a couple of posts, and realised I was fooled.
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I have to admit that was great! The “fan-gasm” and “picked up his Looney Tunes commemorative pen, and started pretending to throw Avada Kedavra spells at other studio's headquarters” didn’t register in my head for a second.
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What made it more fun was the reactions that people had over the web. Oh my goodness, those reactions were hilarious and classic! Over at Facebook, people were so angry over the news! -
Mugglenet’s approach is smoother and sneakier. To think I was actually looking for pranks and I got pranked myself. Instead of changing the whole fansite, they put the jokes in the daily news.
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The latest pranks included Harry Potter books having new covers and new titles and Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park expansions.
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Goodness, I love the new titles and covers for Harry Potter! Harry Potter and the Super Cool Stone, who wouldn’t want that? The covers had me cracking up!
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Wow, I enjoyed myself very much this year! Can't wait for next year's!
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That's why I love the web and the world. Without it, can I imagine passing my time in my boring, old country? No, I doubt so. The sites are where I get my first-hand information on what is going on. I rely on them for entertainment and news coverage so much so that I can't leave them.
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Once again, Happy Birthday Fred and George! Although, R.I.P Fred. Happy April Fools 2010!

Opening Date for WWHP

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! I heard the most exciting news!

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando is set to open its doors on June 18th 2010!

If I thought I was excited before, I was mistaken. You can't imagine the anticipation coursing through my blood when I first saw the news.

Oh gods, I wish mightily to go on its grand opening day. However, that is not possible. For one, I just have to live on the other side of the world. For another, cash. Besides, the place is going to be flooded, and I mean really flooded with HP fans and not months after opening.

Gahhhhh! I can't believe some of things they are introducing in this theme park! It's going to be a surreal experience indeed. They want fans to have a complete experience in the world created by J. K. Rowling. And that's the best part, Rowling is involved in this pet project from Day 1. How cool is that?

It is going to be such a treat! Even if I have to drag myself onto that plane, fly halfway across the world and perhaps sat myself on my first roller-coaster in my entire life, I'll be there.

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey sounds terrifying and unique. It will be inside the castle itself and the waiting line will not seems long because there are so much to see inside the castle. Woohoo!

I am going to be spending and spending when I get there. So much to see, so much to buy! I may be years late, but one is never too old to go to Hogwarts.

I have been planning for months now. Years, maybe, when I first saw reports of plans to build Hogwarts. Why else would I be sticking to my job?

I'm going to save, save, save and then spend and spend in Universal!

I may be not be there this year, but next year, I'll be ready. Once I graduate, I am free! The problem now lie at "Who will be going with me?"

This is probably a once in a blue moon chance and I have to make the most out of it. As I said, I don't have the privilege of living in the States, where most of the happening things are. If I make this trip, it will possibly be the first and last in a few years.

I am searching for a packaged deal, which will include accommodations and park entrance ticket, air ticket will be most welcome. Actually, air ticket is what that bothers me. A freaking S$4000 plus just for air ticket on Singapore Airlines?

I would rather sign up for a tour package. But what if the airline they have is not SIA? I guess since I'll become a "sick cow" once I'm on the plane, it doesn't matter much if the airline is SIA or not.

The grand opening is going to be awesome! Some of the Harry Potter actors/actresses will be there and perhaps J. K. Rowling as well. I can only read it in reports. Sighs.

Wow, wow, wow! It's like Christmas came early this year. I really envy those who can make their trip to Orlando this year.

For more info:
http://www.mugglenet.com/app/news/show/3359/page/1

More ramblings on Harry Potter

Harry Potter HBP may have been in the theaters for a weeks by now, yet I still have things to say.

This should probably be the last entry I made on this, unless I read some more reviews and have things to bring up.

Let's start by saying this, "I'm glad that before I watched the movie, I read some good reviews and ratings." I'm an easily influenced person, however, that does not means that I've no spine. It's just that I take people's opinions seriously, too much, sometimes, that it jeopardises my enjoyment of things.

After watching HBP, it's surprisingly good. As I said before, it's so much better than the last 3 films put together so it's great in my book. This is my honest opinion, without anyone influencing it.

However, I don't know what's the reason, perhaps my perspective of things, bad/not-so-good reviews began appearing. It bugs me, get on my nerves at times. Everyone has the right to say what they want. A coin has two sides. I, too, have the right to stop reading all their thoughts. So, why am I giving myself a hard time, I have no idea.

I can always just click the red X.

Perhaps, I like to read their opinion on things. We're readers of the books afterall. Perhaps, I want to see how different people from different countries see things differently. And it's too tempting to let it pass.

Anyway, this thought has been swirling inside my mind for quite sometime, I just don't have the inspiration to put in down.

My opinion has not changed, and I've got to stop reading reviews about HBP. I mean it this time. The film has been made, what opinion of it doesn't matter.

If for any reason, I can always rely on the books to keep me happy, which reminds me of another issue.

I found out that actually there's a part, I don't know how big, of the readers that hated/dislike Half-Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows the books.

It renders me speechless, really. I thought the 2 books are nicely done and the plots are intriguing. Yes, there are times when it got a little "out-of-hand". But this is fiction!

If there's a book I didn't quite like, it is Order of the Phoenix. It's a little long and draggy for me.

Oh well, an author can't please everyone. That is why I don't put my ideas in public. I'll just keep mulling over it, if someone criticise my work.

J.K Rowling gives us some great books to pass the childhood years. It's been nearly 8 years since I started reading Harry Potter. I grow up with the book series, pre-ordering the books months before the debut.

For that accomplishment, a toast for her, for her imagination, for her courage.

Sighing off.