So there are probably many reasons that I don't have a boyfriend, but I would have to say, what you are about to read is probably #1, and if not #1 - top 3.
Everyone knows I love Harry Potter, but I think I took it to a whole new level this weekend. I am going to the Midnight showing on Thursday, which is not out of the norm, but in preparation, we had a marathon extravaganza to get ready. Starting at 8:00 PM on Friday night, we put in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and the magic started from there. I'll put this in pictures for you.
The scarf I wore all weekend
(My wonderful sister Jena got this for me when she visited Harry Potter theme park in Orlando. Also earlier in the week, I told my friend Emily that I was going to bring this scarf, she then asked me if I had all the movies, my answer "I own a Harry Potter scarf")
Butter Beer
Pumpkin Juice
(Orange pop and orange vodka)
Pumpkin Pasties
Cauldron Cakes and Botts Every Flavor Bean
Harry's Birthday Cake
(For those of you who are not aware, 17 is the "man" birthday in the wizarding world, you lose the trace and can do magic whenever you want. My sister told me that when I bring the cake out I have to say "O no Harry (British accent), Ginny and I made you a birthday cake and were going to bring it out after the wedding")
Turkey
(Instagramed of course)
Ron Weasley cutting the turkey
(Hogwarts has the best feasts-every movie)
My feast
(Turkey, Cheesy Potatoes, Stuffing - we also had green bean casserole)
And this, this is my crowing jewel, I really can't put into words how proud this made me. This is my poly juice potion invention. Poly Juice potion is in most of the movies, its obviously a potion, but you add hairs from another person and drink it, you then become that person.
(I mixed champagne (for the bubbles), a little midori to make it green, and the genius part-dry ice-to make it smoke. After mixing it all together, it started bubbling-JUST LIKE A CAULDRON OF POTION. It was truly amazing.
We also obviously made it into a drinking game. Times to drink
1. Whenever Dumbledore owned a room
2. When Ron said "Bloody Hell"
3. When someone said Expelliarmus
Etc, Etc.
3:51 PM, Sunday - finished Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. All 7 complete. We took a couple breaks here and there - to sleep, gym and prepare the feast. All in all it was a great, relaxing weekend and got me so pumped for Harry Potter 7 part 2. I am extremely excited, but also so sad that it's ending.
For all you muggles that would like to have your own Harry Potter themed party, here are a couple links to get you started
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_spells_in_Harry_Potter
http://backyardbartender.blogspot.com/2010/11/harry-potter-cocktails.html
http://www.britta.com/hogwarts/recipes.html
Good luck to all this week, and remember, if you hear Avada Kedavra - GET DOWN - if you can.
