FANTASTIC BEASTS FOR LUNCH

Hmm....what's in that suitcase!?

Like most Harry Potter fans, I've been counting down the days until we once again get to enter J.K. Rowling's magical world of witches, wizards, and all sorts of magical creatures. Fantastic Beasts (and where to find them) hits the movie theatres on November 18th.

There has been lots of promotion going on for the movie in a few different cities, and today an event happened to be in mine. The event was taking place at Yonge/Dundas Square, which isn't too far from my place of work. The opportunity to walk through a much larger Newt's Scamander's magical creature filled suitcase presented itself. This one though held costumes, props, and some interactive activities.

The temptation was too much for me, and leaving the house this morning I grabbed my Gryffindor hoodie, knowing where I was going on my lunch break. Talking with other fans while waiting in line made the time pass quickly. Below are a few pics I took with my cell phone.

Oh look! I'm a magical creature!

It was a fun way to spend my lunch hour! I'm looking forward to the movie, and have tickets for opening night.

J.K. ROWLING - THE NEW BOOK

J.K. Rowling is releasing a new book later this year, it's been said "it's for adults". What? Harry Potter wasn't? I adore that series, it's my favorite book series of all time and I'm in my 40's.

I get that she's a writer and has to move on, and putting her name on it is going to sell it, there is no doubt there. But, as a fan, a HUGE FAN of the Harry Potter series, here's what I wish.

I wish I could of had the opportunity to read the new book without knowing it was her's. I don't want to do the comparison thing, and I know I will. I understand why she's not putting out the book under a different name; sales, and it's her first book after the Potter series, why should she slap an unknown name on it.

I am already looking forward to reading it, as are loads of others, and we have no idea what it's even about, that's the power of her name. Good on you J.K. Rowling.