Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

You might think, as we did, that this was the line for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. You would be, as we were, dead wrong. No, this was the line for the sneak preview of Hairspray, we were relieved to discover after mistakenly waiting in it for only 10 minutes or so.

I'm going to pass on Hairspray. John Travolta in a fat suit AND drag is a bit too disturbing for me, thanks.

So anyway, we saw it: "we" being Ryan, myself and Ryan's co-worker Kristin (John was too tired to join us. A mixed blessing, as it saved us a no doubt tedious trip downtown). Ryan and Kristin have still resolutely refused to crack open any of the books themselves, so they were mercifully spared what was to follow.

( ::I'm not saying I hated the movie...:: )

I'd like to think I'll enjoy it more a second time when I'm not stressing over what to expect. It was wonderfully atmospheric, dark and mature, it just seemed to have the heart cut out of it. And I need to stop going with people who haven't read the books. 3/4 of the way through, Kristin leaned way over into my space and asked if Luna was Draco's sister. And then wouldn't take no for an answer, convinced she'd predicted some huge plot twist (she also swore up and down that Arthur Weasley died in Goblet of Fire. Oh dear, oh dear). Neither of them were particularly stoked to hear that David Yates (the director) has already signed on to do the next film.


In totally related news, just when you thought this week couldn't get any more Harryrific, Telanu has posted the final chapter of the Tea Series. Yep, the Snarry that started it all for me. It will give me something to look forward to after turning the last page of "Deathly Hallows," since I'm quite certain Jo won't give my boys the ending I'd prefer.