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The Times & Transcript has an article written by Grade 11 student Isabelle Agnew from Moncton, NB who tells us a bit about how she’s just now getting into the Potter books (after having seen all of the movies, so I hope she’ll keep us updated since that was never possible before!). Here’s an excerpt:

As, I’m sure, we all know by now, the newest, and final, installment of the Harry Potter series has hit the big screen.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 has already grossed well over $1 billion worldwide. Harry Potter has already tied Avatar for the fastest to reach the $1-billion mark and, despite its two-week head start, Harry Potter has already beat the Transformers movie in the race to make $1 billion.

For most, the moment they walked out of the theatre after watching Deathly Hallows Part 2, it was the end. I would say that at least 80 per cent of the audience walked away with tears streaming down their faces.

So, how do I feel about the Harry Potter series coming to an end?

Well, for me, it isn’t the end. Like I mentioned several months back, I’m trying my hardest to finally read the Harry Potter series. It’s difficult for me to get through because I’ve already seen all of the movies so it’s kind of dull to be reading a scene that I’ve already seen in the movie. I did, however, managed to finish the Philosopher’s Stone, Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban and I am currently about a third of the way through Goblet of Fire.

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