Harry Potter enthusiasts let out a triumphant cheer this past week as Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was released in theaters. J.K. Rowling was letting us into the Wizarding World one more time following the release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and the excitement could not be contained. If you haven't had a chance to see the film yet and don't want anything spoiled I suggest you stop reading now. However if you did get the chance to carve out some time to see it this past week, here are some of the thoughts you probably had.
1. OH MY GOD.
Like is this real? Is that really that famous Harry Potter tune playing? I'm so excited!
2. Woah has Eddie Redmayne always been this cute?
I mean seriously? I think I missed his glo-up.
3. Woah we're gonna see how American wizards live.
I was a bit sad that we wouldn't be returning to the areas surrounding Hogwarts, but the American aspect is pretty cool.
4. Newt weirdly reminds me of Hagrid.
Obviously he isn't part Giant and he doesn't have a beard, but his love for magical creatures mirrors Hagrid's. Plus he has a dragon in his case and that's such a Hagrid thing to do.
5. I don't trust this Mr. Graves guy.
Something just seems fishy with him.
6. Teeny and Queenie are sister goals.
And I totally ship Jacob and Queenie.
7. This anti-witch family is totally creepy.
Something is definitely off with all of them.
8. I WANT A NIFFLER!
They're super cute! Maybe he'll be able to find enough loose change to help me pay my tuition.
9. Okay what's the deal with this obscurial?
I'm sad for the kid but also WTF?
10. MR. GRAVES HAS A DEATHLY HOLLOWS SYMBOL WHAT?!
Why does he have that? Why'd he give it to Credence? I'm so confused.
11. Ugh Newt is such a thoughtful guy.
He wants to save all the creatures. I love it.
12. Is the thing they tried to kill Newt and Goldstein with sort of like a Pensieve?
They are literally watching their lives flash before their eyes. I guess Dumbledore wasn't the only one with this technology.
13. Okay how does the Lestrange family fit into this mess?
I mean I know Newt was in love with her but who is she? Bellatrix's great-great grandma?
14. CREDENCE NO!
He was so sweet why does he have to be the obscurial?
15. I KNEW GRAVES WAS SKETCHY!
I knew he was sketchy but I didn't think he'd be Grindelwald!
16. Can't Jacob just keep his memory?
Does everyone have to be oblivated? He needs Queenie!
17. IT'S OVER ALREADY?
That was the shortest 2 hour movie ever.
18. I CAN'T WAIT TO WATCH THE NEXT ONES.
J.K. announced there'd be sequels and I cannot wait for them to get here.
Fantastic Beasts definitely played with our emotions, but in the best way.