When you’ve waited for something too long and have, at times, feared its existence to be a mere rumor, you are essentially an embodiment of expectations when it comes to facing that thing
Expectations
And butterflies in the stomach
And excitement
Anticipation
Anticipation of grandeur
Anticipation of excellence
Anticipation of magic!
And with all that built up anticipation, you could end up being disappointed by something which is quite good in itself
Well, this book is clearly not the best-written and it’s clearly not a book but a script
And well, it has its deviations from the classic HP style of writing
It does appear to be more “with the times”, using figures of speech more contemporary than the original books
You are somewhat disappointed as you go through the chatter of characters in a language unknown to you as a Potterhead
As you see your favorite characters behaving in a different way
Your heart does break when all this happens
But as the plot develops, you are engrossed
The plot (no, no spoilers here!) takes you back to feeling that same HP feeling at times
Because this tale ends up being almost as scary, smart, complicated, confusing, serious, wondrous and magical as the others
In conclusion, the title sums it all up!
© Ankita Kala 2016
Well said and written!
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Thank you so much, Rashmi!
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