Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire!

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I had a wonderful celebration of feeling better last evening by going out on a “hot date” with one of the most beautiful young women in Western Canada. (I say “one of” only to allow the other male readers of this blog to imagine that they, too, go out with attractive women, however, I only do so with the confidence that I was escorting the loveliest young woman in Western Canada!)(This is not mere testosterone speaking. I have thirty years experience as a Western Canadian. I know!) http://www.mugglenet.com/gallery/data/media/48/poster_hermionevictor.jpg

Anyway, the date had been arranged earlier in the week and I was most fearful that I would have to cancel because of my flirting affair with “Flu.” However, the trollop finally left me mercifully during the day on Friday and I celebrated with a walk in the fresh air with Mocha & Latté. The Rev is most correct in his description of “Flu” as I barely had the energy left to follow through with my commitment. However, given that this was such a special young woman, I truly girded my loins and prepared for an exciting evening on the town! http://www.mugglenet.com/gallery/data/media/48/poster_harrymadeye.jpg

I have never been to an opening night prior to last evening. Amazing! I am a true Harry Potter fan, but remember, dear readers, that I am past that half century mark where such occasions as opening nights seem less imperative than they did when I was in my twenties. Baited by the beauty, brilliance and loquacious nature of my companion, I energized myself to fully participate in the festivities. I could have worn my robes….never entered my consciousness. I even wondered about the frequent sightings of the same coloured scarves – I even found them strangely familiar – they were the Gryffindor colours! There were people of all ages (though none quite as advanced as my own) in varying states of costume in line from 5:15 (when I arrived to pick up the pre-purchased tickets) for the 7:00 PM show. http://www.mugglenet.com/gallery/data/media/48/poster_cedriccho.jpg

The mood was truly festive. The personnel at the movie theatre were extremely accommodating and made frequent announcements to ensure that we realized that they would seat us in the order of our arrival and that we need not worry. We were also encouraged to make sure that there were no empty seats so that no one had to be separated from those with whom they came to view the movie. It was a new experience for me. http://www.mugglenet.com/gallery/data/media/48/viktorposter.jpg

Now of all the Harry Potter movies, this really was the best. I disagree entirely with the movie critic in the local paper that the movies get increasingly lamer. Well, I can’t say that I ENTIRELY disagree with him. Harry is increasingly looking like a KD Lang impostor. As well, I would have to agree that one would not enjoy the movie much if one had not read the book. However, that is part of what made the experience so good!

The story came to life on the screen. Additional aspects like that of the Noel Ball, and the boat upon which Viktor Krum arrived, were fun, though unnecessary. The effects were amazing and Ralph Fiennes was dastardly perfect!

Anyway, a great movie, a wonderful evening! The only thing that would have made it better was if my daughter hadn’t had to work so early the next day, we would have gone out for dinner afterwards. Even so, a fun night! What a way to celebrate getting better!