An Ode To The Wizarding World
Start writing a post
Entertainment

An Ode To The Wizarding World

As Long as We Believe in Magic...

4
An Ode To The Wizarding World
Movie HD Wallpapers

I recently went with a friend to see Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, the latest addition to the magical world of Harry Potter, further known as the Wizarding World, created by the genius who is J.K. Rowling. I went into it with a mix of excitement and trepidation - what if it wasn’t all that I had hoped it would be? I remember feeling that way about the original Potter movie series, after the books had come out. The books are always better than the movies, no matter which series you’re talking about. There are a lot of movie series that do their original material tremendous justice, but I will always love a book more than a movie. This time around, with Fantastic Beasts, we didn’t have a book to fall in love with first and to play out in our minds before seeing the movie. What we did have, however, was Jo, as fans affectionately refer to Rowling as. Rowling wrote the screenplay for Fantastic Beasts and was on hand for the filming, so as a fan, I knew it would be great and true to the Wizarding World.

Sitting there and watching this movie felt like going home. The setting wasn’t 1990’s Hogwarts, but 1920’s New York. The spells were familiar and the vernacular was the same. There were callbacks to the original series, especially if you paid close attention. New fan theories popped up almost immediately after the first people saw it on opening night. The easter eggs all over had me jumping in my seat and wishing that I had re-read the series before I watched this new movie.

I grew up with Harry, just like the rest of my classmates from sixth grade on. I was 11 when the first books came out. Obviously I aged a bit faster due to the time it took to write, edit, and publish all seven books. The thought of someone at 17 doing the things he did (yes I know it’s just a book) was unfathomable to me, in my world. I wish the wizarding world really did exist. He taught us lessons about friendship, loyalty, bravery and doing the right thing no matter what it took. Those are as good of lessons as any we will ever learn and they certainly showed through in Fantastic Beasts with the new set of characters.

When I read the final Potter book and watched the final movie, I thought that a chapter of my life had closed. Thankfully, it’s become legend and I don’t think I’ll ever truly be done with the Wizarding World. It’s continued on with more short stories and the implementation of Pottermore. Yes, I joined and for those of you asking, I’m in Ravenclaw and my wand is maple wood with a Phoenix feather core and is 12 ¾" in length. Also, my Patronus is a hummingbird. A whole new generation of children are discovering the series now. Recently, I nabbed all of my books from my parents when I visited for Thanksgiving and my roommate is reading the first book with her daughter each night. Now, with the first of FIVE Fantastic Beasts movies, I can’t wait to see what’s next. Thank you J.K. Rowling for creating a whole world and bringing such *magic* into our lives.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

39378
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

23909
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

950027
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

128645
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments