Monday, August 20, 2007

Where was I for Harry Potter?

For some reason, when I woke up this morning, I was thinking about where I was for each of the Harry Potter releases. Now, keep in mind that for the first three, it wasn't as big of a deal for me, since I had no idea that there were such things as "midnight release parties." Especially since the first book started the phenomenon. But, for the curious, here is a list.

SORCERER'S STONE
In Chapel Hill, NC - bought from local Barnes and Noble by parents.

CHAMBER OF SECRETS
In Chapel Hill, NC - bought day of release from same local Barnes and Noble, finished that day.

PRISONER OF AZKABAN
In Chapel Hill, NC - bought day of release, Barnes and Noble (Surprise!), finished same day.

GOBLET OF FIRE
In Honolulu, HI - bought morning of release as soon as mall opened at Waldenbooks in Kahala Mall - finished later that day (and yes, I have the version where James comes out of the wand before Lily).

ORDER OF THE PHOENIX
At NC Governor's School. Bought from local bookstore next morning AND got from Amazon.com that Monday (because the mail wouldn't go through). Finished in 2 days because of class (blaugh.).

HALF BLOOD PRINCE
In Durham, NC as a TiP RC - Went to the midnight release party and took pictures with a treasured camp relic that the staff normally steals. Finished next day due.

DEATHLY HALLOWS
In Chapel Hill, NC at release party - Went with Meredith to the local Borders and finished the book by 6:30 AM.

And that's it. Almost every book (I think) was a summer release, which I suppose was very well planned by the publisher.

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