Midnight Train: All Is Well

It has been 5 years since the final Harry Potter book was released. I could write a long, emotional blog entry about my life post Potter but I won't. When the books were all read I clung to the movies, then when the movies were all seen I was certain the great Harry Potter ride was at it's end. I noticed the 5 year anniversary was approaching as well as the one year anniversary of the last movie's release and I couldn't believe so much time had passed so swiftly.

I was asked on the 5 year anniversary of the final Harry Potter book if life post potter was as depressing as I imagined. Honestly, it's not depressing at all. Looking back and even looking ahead I'm realizing that what I thought was ending is something that will actually never end. Ever. The world of Harry Potter has come to life in ways I didn't imagine 5 years ago. The fanbase only got stronger. Not only is there a book series for me to relive, there's movies to watch over and over again. There is MuggleNet.com. There are Quidditch leagues. There is The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park in Orlando, Florida. There is LeakyCon. There is Pottermore. There are more ways NOW to get a Harry Potter fix than there was 5 years ago. I didn't believe her 5 years ago, I thought everything Potter would disappear in time. But I'm now finding comfort in JK Rowlings final words to us, "All was well." Everything Potter is immortal. Indeed, all is well.

Deathly Hallows Midnight Release Party
Barnes & Noble 2007

Deathly Hallows Midnight Premier
July 2011

I never thought I'd ever taste real Butterbeer.

Frozen or cold? Both, delicious! Also, I'm a big fan of Pumpkin Juice & Pear Cider.

Owen @ Honeydukes, wrapping up my cauldron cake and pumpkin tart.

Hogwarts @ Universal Studios

Many people have never heard of the annual conference bringing Potter fans, authors, Potter themed live bands & even celebrities together. Different city every year.