Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

For all of us who have been waiting for this book for nearly two years now, the end is near. So many of our theories, our hopes and dreams will be destroyed. However, many theories will be proven true too.

My biggest fear is that one of Harry, Hermione, Ron and Ginny will be killed. I don't want this to happen but since JKR has said that two major characters will die, it very well could mean one of these four is doomed. I am resting my hopes on the fact that all said and done this is still a children's book.

My gut feeling is that Snape is not a bad guy. There is something not right in the ease with which Dumbledore was killed. I am pretty sure every reader picked up that there is more to Snape killing him than has been revealed.

Most of all I hoping for a resolution of all the hints and unanswered questions JKR has been teasing us with since book 1.

I am going to be there for the midnight madness. It's a tad incovenient that I have a picnic to attend to the following morning. Let's see how fast I can finish the book.

25th Birthday

I had a fantastic weekend. I had more fun this time around because my birthday came on a Saturday. So, all the fun started on Friday night itself.

Day 1: Irish pub -> Mango Mousse cake at midnight -> Two bottles of champagne -> Poker till 4 am

Day 2: Read and finish book -> Southwestern restaurant -> Pool parlor -> Seattle downtown and waterfront

Day 3: 10 mile cycling trip -> Snacks at Indian restaurant -> BBQ dinner at friend's house

Here's to all my friends who made this possible.