Harry Potter, Hogwarts, and Me

The books were over. The last movie had come out a few weeks ago. The magic I once knew as Harry Potter had diminished to nothing but a pile of ash. I was depressed, in other words. Depressed that I would never feel the excitement of watching Harry defeat Voldemort in an epic battle, for I already knew how it would all end. I would never giggle or squeal when Ron made some stupid comment or when a couple I truly loved together kissed or actually expressed some sort of form of love. No more magic anymore. And to think, I use to think Harry Potter was gross. I would wrinkle my nose whenever my mother recommended the books to me. Eventually I tried reading one, and look where it got me.

I was a Potterhead.

I clutched the last book, The Deathly Hallows, to my chest and sighed inwardly. I had finished the series a while ago and I even read it a second time. I was trying to go for third, but I stopped in the middle of The Chamber of Secrets. I haven't picked up the book since. It's still sitting on my bookshelf, waiting for me to open and continue it. Right now, I had felt a sudden longing to just look at the book, skim the pages, and remember how the tale of my favorite series ended. All was well. That was the last line of the final book of my favorite series.

My dog was sleeping in her crate, a tell-tale sign that I should probably fall asleep as well. Tomorrow was Monday, a school day. I was just bursting with excitement. Gingerly, as if made with glass, I placed the book on my nightstand, turning off the lights in my bedroom as I did; one above my bed, the other right next to mine.

Now in total darkness, my brain seemed to get the message. I felt myself drifting off slowly, my brain feeling light and sluggish. Soon, my arm was dangling over the edge of the bed and there was a dribble of drool gathered at the corner of my mouth, creating a rather pleasant stain on my pillow. I didn't care, though. All I could think about was Hogwarts and how I wished I could attend it.

Who knew that my lifelong dream would turn into reality?