As just about everyone ages 10-40 knows, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two” is being released at midnight tonight.
When the credits roll this time, the story that has enchanted our generation will officially come to a close.
There will be no more installments of Hermoine ranting, Ron’s endearing red hair, weird Dumbledore quotes or Harry duking it with Lord Voldemort to avenge his parents and save the entire world.
During the premiere, Tom Felton, more commonly recognized as Draco Malfoy, reminisced about growing up with castmates Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson.
“It has been incredible, from the early days when we were really young to here we are as young adults. It feels really strange,” Felton told The Associated Press.
Fans seem to be reacting the same way.
I won’t name names, but there are people in this city who cried so hard that they vomited when they finished the final book in the summer of 2007 and realized there would soon be no more Harry. I can only imagine what the reaction will be after the film.
Some might say, “It’s just a series. All the hype is too much. The books and movies just aren’t that