The Movies

Making it Big

Harry gazed out of the golf buggy. His dream had come true, he was famous but not for being 'the-boy-who-lived' but for being himself 'The Harry Potter'. He was to finish his first movie in a couple of weeks – which was named 'Past' – and couldn't wait for the premiere night. Harry will be face to face with his audience, his fans.

He already had hundreds of fans writing to him everyday, asking him questions and asking for help. His fan mail took a lengthily two hours to read and reply to, as Harry always replied to his mail. He wouldn't and couldn't leave his fans without giving them a response.

The buggy pulled into the set – for the last dinner scene. Harry stepped out, greeting the director and producer, as he did every morning.

"Harry, I've got some news for you," Sam said walking out of the shadows.

Sam was Harry's agent – he had started Harry's dream of making it big. First Harry had to do a few shoots – modelling formal wear and casual wear. Then, one evening, Sam had given Harry the news that he had got a part in a new movie.

Harry replied, "What is it?"

Sam walked towards him, "better we talk outside," gripping Harry's shoulder he led them outside, "it's private."

Once they were outside Harry turned to Sam, "it's bad news isn't it," he said with a worried look, "I knew it was too good to be true."

Sam smiled, "quite the opposite actually."

"What do you mean?"

"Well…let's just say you've made it."

Confusion swept over Harry's face, "huh?"

"We've done it Harry, mi boy! We've got another offer-"

Harry hugged Sam, "that's great."

"It is. But mind you it isn't a movie."

"Then what is it?"

"They want you to do a television program – one of those chat shows."

"A chat show?"

"Yeah, the producer heard about the advice you're giving to your fans. So he thought this show would be where your fans and everyday people can get advice from you."

Harry looked uncomfortable, "you haven't said yes yet?"

"Oh no, I had to ask you first," Sam looked Harry in the eye, "you don't want to do it?"

"I don't know. I'm not sure I'll be able to. Sam, millions of people are gonna watch me on television – talking about problems. Anyway there are so many talk shows on TV, what's going to be different about this one?"

"First - you're going to be presenting, second - its on satellite, third – we are going to have real people and celebrities -"

"I still don't think I can do it."

"There's another show they're thinking of – a puzzle game show thing – so if we can bag this we'll have another one to our name. I know its not Hollywood but while we aren't getting scripts we've got to aim slightly lower. Plus TV gets you hordes of fans."

"Can we arrange a meeting?"

"Sure – when for?"

"Whenever I'm free," Harry replied walking back into the sets ready for the next scene.