There are times, when you wish random people around you would shut the hell up about their petty problems. Out on the roads, whilst travelling; the only thing on your mind? "Who the hell invented mobile phones?!"

Then, there are times, when you wish that people close to you would talk to you more, give you more of their attention, give you more time. But as logical, as natural a thing that may seem to be, it's apparently not what's happening. I'd like to quote a song here, told to me by one of my good friends - What hurts the most, is being so close, having so much to say, and watching you walk away..

There are times, when you wish random people around you would shut the hell up about their petty problems. Out on the roads, whilst travelling; the only thing on your mind? "Who the hell invented mobile phones?!"

Then, there are times, when you wish that people close to you would talk to you more, give you more of their attention, give you more time. But as logical, as natural a thing that may seem to be, it's apparently not what's happening. I'd like to quote a song here, told to me by one of my good friends - What hurts the most, is being so close, and watching you walk away..

Harry Potter - A Grand Finale

Today was the day. Today was the day I was going to see the last movie of the Harry Potter series. I woke up, over excited about it. I even dreamt of parts of the story in my head. Obsessed? Always!

I had thrown a tantrum at home (sorry, Dad.) for booking the tickets as soon as I could. After a bit of research, I finally decided on a cinema hall nearby, but only I knew I'd be seeing it royally. The first day seemed to have gone well. Most people I knew had seen it, and I had got positive reviews from whoever (fans at least half as crazy about the series as me) told me about it. That was a first for the movies!

I walked into the cinema hall, terribly impatient for the doors to open.

When they did, I first went to the seats. A surprise for Dad and my sister, for they had not expected those seats. Armchairs, with a wonderful place to rest legs and recline our backs. Oh boy, were they happy! :)

The movie began, and the occasional latecomers blocking our view (I learnt that my sister can swear.) was cursed heavily by two innocent looking girls sitting on the last row. After those people (finally) settled, the only sounds heard in the hall were people breathing, and an occasional SMS tone.

The Interval. My sister looks at my watch and says - What? Already?!

What a second half! People laughing, hooting, feeling emotional. The many people shocked to discover the Prince's tale, and the fantastic picturesqueness of the duel, and the ending with the entire audience applauding and whistling, to a grand finale to what had captured our minds and hearts ten years ago.

My experience? It was wonderful.

I saw the movie with the people I love, who'd ask me for little clarifications. Royal seats, a tub of popcorn and some cola to sip on. Moments in the movie reminded me of other friends, with whom I'd discussed and shared my love for the series.

My summary? A few lines.

Harry Potter may have been the "hero". Daniel Radcliffe and Ralph Fiennes may have played the historical characters. But the true show for me, was stolen by Alan Rickman (Severus Snape) and Maggie Smith (Prof. McGonagall), who, with their brilliant timing and depth to the characters, completely had my eyes looking only at them on the screen.

If you haven't seen it yet, make sure you do. Because we know, love him, or hate him, nobody has been able to ignore the poplarity of Harry Potter, and he has affected you. Bid him farewell and look for something else to (finally) obsess over. :)