It has been 9 years since J.K. Rowling published a Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the final book in the Harry Potter series. I have told many of you before that I LOVED all of the books, except I wasn't very happy with the epilogue written at the end of the Deathly Hallows. I didn't think it was necessary, the book should have ended after the Battle of Hogwarts...however, she did write it, and what was there was hugely unsatisfying. It answered some questions we had about our favorite characters, but left WAY too many questions unanswered. I just found the whole chapter disappointing. I was stunned when I heard that they were making a new play, to be performed at the Palace theater in London, that was being billed at the 8th story in the HP series. STUNNED. Then I was shocked when they announced that the script to the play was going to made available in print so that fans could enjoy the story even if they didn't get to see it performed live. SHOCKED.
I decided last September that I had to see the play if I could. I was able to get two tickets to see it in August. Then I was chosen as the recepient of the Faculty Enrichment grant, which provided the funds for this adventure in London. I made the decision not to read the script before I went to see the play live. I didn't want to have any expectations. This was a great decision, because none of the surprises were spoiled. Then I read the script when we got back from London. So here are my thoughts and impressions. No spoilers. I am on board with #KeepTheSecrets
1. If you are a fan of HP then you will love finding out what has become of your favorite characters, and disappointed that some of them never appear in the story at all.
2. Reading the script is not the same as seeing it live. It is hard to really get into the "story" when you are simply reading the dialog of the script.
3. Some parts of the story/play feel rushed, and some parts drag on for too long. You will see what I mean when you read it.
4. Time turners are both awesome and horrible. Terrible things happen to wizards who mess with time.
5. The magic is still there.
Enjoy, and take the time to read the script.
