Thursday

A-Z of Becky: H

H is for Harry Potter

When I was 11, my year 6 teacher Mrs Neve decided to read us a book that her friend had recommended for the class. It was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. I became obsessed for a year or so. Then I relaxed a little. I still read the books and watched the films when they came out but I wasn't a complete nutcase like before. When I discovered emo aged 16, I completely lost interest. I didn't read the newly released books, I didn't go out of my way to watch the films. I just didn't care much.

Then I met Laura. Laura, who became my best friend, was a total Harry Potter geek. She got into it at the same time as me but never lost that love. We bonded over a joint nostalgia for Hogwarts and slowly she brought me over to her side.

Then we ended up going to a Harry Potter convention in Florida and she'll be maid of honour for my wedding at Wizarding World of Harry Potter next year. Yeah, I'm more obsessed now than I was at 11. Thanks Laura!

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  1. Wow, you're having your wedding at Wizarding World?

    PERFECT wedding!xo

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    1. That's the plan! Not sure if we'll be allowed, in which case we'll just find the nearest nice location and have our reception there instead.

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  2. Friends you can share your passion with is the best!

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  3. Harry Potter is my LIFE. I actually was called "Snape" for most of elementary school (and it's still my middle name on Facebook). Love the heck out of these pictures; I haven't been able to visit yet!! And I just want to say that I CANNOT WAIT for pictures of your wedding. HOW COOL IS A HARRY POTTER WEDDING!?

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    1. Haha you'll have to wait a year, I'm afraid!

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  4. You're getting married there?! I saw some YouTube videos of people doing it, they just brought along their own minister and had it outside Hogwarts. I hope you get to do it! I've always thought that'd be super cool :)

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    1. Yes, I saw that too! That's what we're planning to do- Just bring along a minister. I wanted my best friend to get ordained but they have to be a Florida resident. Boo!

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  5. Here is one more Harry Potter geek :)

    Wedding at Wizarding World would be so great!

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  6. Dear Becky, you're so beautiful. I often don't get the chance to comment on your posts. I think we should be friends. No, not because you're pretty because you're funny and cool and a geek... AND you love the world of Harry Potter. No, I'm not very weird, I just seem to be.

    I'll stop typing now.

    Love from Jo'burg

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    1. This is possibly my favourite comment ever! It made me laugh so much that I had to read it aloud to Rich. Thank you for making me laugh and for the lovely comment!

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