Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

I boycotted the Harry Potter books when they first came out. I don't know why I do that. I boycotted Pride and Prejudice, Twilight, Marley and Me. I think it's because of all the fuss and I'd like to think of myself and non-sheep. But I always end up reading the books after the hub-bub is died down and kick myself for not introducing the book into my life sooner.

I read the fourth book and just couldn't finish it and stopped there. After the Order of the Phoenix movie came out I was brought back into the fold. I tore through books 5, 6, and 7 and scolded myself for letting Harry Potter out of my life. Now that the Half-Blood Prince is almost out in theaters I decided to re-read it...and The Deathly Hallows as well because I couldn't stop myself.

My mom loves the movies but has never read the books. It drove me nuts because after the movie she'd walk out saying, that didn't make any sense, why this, why that? I'd have to then explain that the book goes into it more and explains things. I finally told her I would not see this movie with her if she didn't read the book first. [How mean is that?] But she's so into it now. She stopped reading after Harry and Ginny kiss - she didn't want to ruin the movie by knowing what's coming.

So now the good news. My fabulous brother {and boss} somehow go tickets to the Tuesday night show at 9pm. I don't have to stay up until 2am because the show starts at midnight! I am so excited!