I just realized how long it's been since I posted on this blog! But I'm back, and hopefully I'll be posting more often.
Let's see, what's going on in the Potter world?
Well, first of all, myHogwarts opened to the public, I believe it was about two weeks ago now. I signed up for it again, as beta users couldn't use their old accounts. I have to say I kind of miss the beta version - I liked the old layout better, and it doesn't seem like people in the dorm are interacting as much as they used to.
However, I do enjoy listening to wizard rock music on the Wrockbox, as well as attending events in the auditorium. I have gone to two events so far: a showing of part 1 of "Sirius Black and the Secret Keeper," which seems like it's going to be some sort of series, and a showing of the "Battle of Hogwarts" documentary. I liked watching both of them very much.
The 2012 Olympic Games just began, and those of you who watched the Opening Ceremonies may have noticed three Potter-related appearances. I was watching with my friend, and we both started laughing when we saw Kenneth Branagh (Gilderoy Lockhart in the Chamber of Secrets film, I hope I spelled his name right). Why? I don't know. But he was good.
Second was the author of the Harry Potter series herself, J.K. Rowling, reading from what I think was Peter Pan. I didn't start crying like I heard some people did, but I'm just not a very emotional person, so don't feel bad if you were one of those people. My friend and I were excited to see her.
And finally was the giant puppet thing of Lord Voldemort rising up. My friend and I found this extremely hilarious and were laughing hysterically the entire time it was shown. I don't know what other people thought of it, but I thought it was very funny. Especially when the Mary Poppins army showed up. I think my life is complete.
Oh! And Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley in the films) got to carry the Olympic torch! How awesome is that? :D
Speaking of J.K. Rowling, are you counting down to the release of her new book? It's only about two months away! It comes out on September 27, if I'm not mistaken.
That's about all I have for now! Until next time!
Kenneth Branagh was also Hamlet in the 1996 version of "Hamlet," and Kate Winslet was Ophelia. :3
ReplyDeleteOh, and since this is London we're talking about... Why wasn't Kate Winslet there?! I mean, Kenneth is filming "The Potato Peel Society," and Kate was put as the lead. So if the director isn't there, then why would the cast be? Hmph. :\
And I loved the floating Voldemort! It kinda looked like he had more of a nose. Then Mary Poppins took him down!
Good, because we need more thoughts from a High School Potterhead (:
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