He’s back.
And Naperville was there to welcome him.
More than a thousand fans of the world’s favorite wizard gathered at Naperville’s AMC Showplace Theatre for the midnight premiere of “link” It is the first installment of a two-part film, based on the final book in the J.K. Rowling series.
Many in attendance had pre-purchased their tickets weeks ago and started arriving at the south Naperville cinema as early as 6 p.m. Thursday. An hour before the scheduled release, fans were seated in eight of the 16 theaters, and additional showings were scheduled for 3:15 a.m. Friday.
While striped scarves and scars were commonplace, many fans, like Krista Kellner, arrived in full costume.
“At the last midnight premiere, I was just a generic Harry Potter wizard,” said Kellner, 19. “But this time, it’s an ode to Dobby,” she said, dressed as the house elf. “I wanted to come as Dobby because he is a lesser- known character, but plays a really big role.”
Kellner was joined by her brother Tim, 21, and fellow Wheaton College students Cheyenne Denson, 18, and Bre McClurkin, 19. The group said they have read all the Harry Potter books, and attending the midnight release was a must-do.
“We bought our tickets in October,” said Denson. “We were really looking forward to it.”
Laura Rudolph, 17, along with a group of friends from Naperville Central High School, arrived at 9:30 p.m. for their journey back to Hogwarts. The girls opted for comfort over costumes, wearing pajamas to the late show.
“It’s just so much fun, you’re the first ones to see this movie, and you get to stay up late,” said Rudolph. “We will just have to survive on three hours of sleep.”
But not everyone in attendance was a die-hard fan.
Christin Tang, 16, admitted to joining her classmates for the release, even though she is not as Potter-crazed as they are.
“I am not really into Harry Potter, but I wanted to go with my friends,” said Tang. “But rumor has it the movies are pretty good,” she laughed.
On the other hand, Plainfield North student Kelly Atkinson did her Harry Potter homework in the weeks leading up to the midnight release.
“I reread all the books, except the sixth one, because I couldn’t find it,” said Atkinson, 17. “I am looking forward to seeing the movie.”
Theater-goers passed the time by playing cards and board games and rehashing moments from their favorite Potter books and movies. Neuqua Valley High School student Ally Grevenites said the atmosphere at a Potter release is fun and friendly.
“I think the midnight show is fun because everyone joins together,” said the 15-year-old. “Harry Potter is one thing everyone here has in common, and it makes you comfortable with all these people.”
Although the movie poster reads “It all ends here” — that’s not the case. Fans of the wizard series will have to wait for the final installment, link” set to be released in July.
And Naperville was there to welcome him.
More than a thousand fans of the world’s favorite wizard gathered at Naperville’s AMC Showplace Theatre for the midnight premiere of “link” It is the first installment of a two-part film, based on the final book in the J.K. Rowling series.
Many in attendance had pre-purchased their tickets weeks ago and started arriving at the south Naperville cinema as early as 6 p.m. Thursday. An hour before the scheduled release, fans were seated in eight of the 16 theaters, and additional showings were scheduled for 3:15 a.m. Friday.
While striped scarves and scars were commonplace, many fans, like Krista Kellner, arrived in full costume.
“At the last midnight premiere, I was just a generic Harry Potter wizard,” said Kellner, 19. “But this time, it’s an ode to Dobby,” she said, dressed as the house elf. “I wanted to come as Dobby because he is a lesser- known character, but plays a really big role.”
Kellner was joined by her brother Tim, 21, and fellow Wheaton College students Cheyenne Denson, 18, and Bre McClurkin, 19. The group said they have read all the Harry Potter books, and attending the midnight release was a must-do.
“We bought our tickets in October,” said Denson. “We were really looking forward to it.”
Laura Rudolph, 17, along with a group of friends from Naperville Central High School, arrived at 9:30 p.m. for their journey back to Hogwarts. The girls opted for comfort over costumes, wearing pajamas to the late show.
“It’s just so much fun, you’re the first ones to see this movie, and you get to stay up late,” said Rudolph. “We will just have to survive on three hours of sleep.”
But not everyone in attendance was a die-hard fan.
Christin Tang, 16, admitted to joining her classmates for the release, even though she is not as Potter-crazed as they are.
“I am not really into Harry Potter, but I wanted to go with my friends,” said Tang. “But rumor has it the movies are pretty good,” she laughed.
On the other hand, Plainfield North student Kelly Atkinson did her Harry Potter homework in the weeks leading up to the midnight release.
“I reread all the books, except the sixth one, because I couldn’t find it,” said Atkinson, 17. “I am looking forward to seeing the movie.”
Theater-goers passed the time by playing cards and board games and rehashing moments from their favorite Potter books and movies. Neuqua Valley High School student Ally Grevenites said the atmosphere at a Potter release is fun and friendly.
“I think the midnight show is fun because everyone joins together,” said the 15-year-old. “Harry Potter is one thing everyone here has in common, and it makes you comfortable with all these people.”
Although the movie poster reads “It all ends here” — that’s not the case. Fans of the wizard series will have to wait for the final installment, link” set to be released in July.
As I sit on the rough steps in this cold winters day waiting for my father to tell me to come inside. I know he will eventually but I want to stay alone, facing him time and time again is torture! Around me is the black mansion which is where I live in and surrounding it is snow and naked branches as the leaves has fallen out in comparison to its season. With a flick of my cold black wand a heart appears in the snow, I don’t care about the rules of magic anymore. Then the thought of her face appears in my head and affection rises in my chest, my eyes are feeling hot and my face is turning red. I feel a tear run down my face but it’s not cooling my face down in any way. With another flick of my wand the heart turns black and a crack through the middle breaks it apart and I’m running.
I was asked to do this by lorythefangirl after I responded to her earlier one.
Pros
1. Most of them did believe they were choosing the winning side at the time
2. They would likely be killed if they refused, or otherwise punished.
3. If they come from old pureblood families which share the Death Eaters' beliefs, joining up would help maintain family harmony
4. If they're naturally malicious it gives them an opportunity to kill and torture
Cons
1. Most people wouldn't want to be forced to murder. They might be pushed beyond their own limits, e.g. Draco Malfoy.
2. They'd get imprisoned in Azkaban if caught, or could be killed in self-defence
3. Leaving isn't an option once you're in
4. After they lost, those who'd survived would lose favour even if they avoided punishment
5. Voldemort doesn't seem to be a nice boss
6. It's a story really, and in most stories, the bad guys do end up losing and being punished.
Pros
1. Most of them did believe they were choosing the winning side at the time
2. They would likely be killed if they refused, or otherwise punished.
3. If they come from old pureblood families which share the Death Eaters' beliefs, joining up would help maintain family harmony
4. If they're naturally malicious it gives them an opportunity to kill and torture
Cons
1. Most people wouldn't want to be forced to murder. They might be pushed beyond their own limits, e.g. Draco Malfoy.
2. They'd get imprisoned in Azkaban if caught, or could be killed in self-defence
3. Leaving isn't an option once you're in
4. After they lost, those who'd survived would lose favour even if they avoided punishment
5. Voldemort doesn't seem to be a nice boss
6. It's a story really, and in most stories, the bad guys do end up losing and being punished.
