For many years I was reluctant to try the Harry Potter
novels. Partially because there was so much hype over the first movie, but when
I saw it in the cinema, it was fun mainly from the wonderful cast, but I felt I
was missing something. I was also reading through the Lord of the Rings trilogy
and associated books.
Then last year a friend gave me the first book on audio
format, read by Stephen Fry. As I just love what Stephen Fry does, and his
voice, I could not help but try this audio book. At the time I was doing a lot
of prop building and listening to audio books was a real pleasure, as I did not
have a moment to read actual books. Within a short time, I was hooked. Over the
summer and autumn I listened to all of the books, and simply loved them! I found
myself wishing that I had read them sooner. I had been a fool to doubt the
quality of the books!
Now that I had experienced the books, I thought it was time
to give the movies a go too. I still think I prefer the books, but the movies
made a lot more sense, and I could understand that they had to cut large
sections just to tell the story.
The costumes in the films were great; I especially liked the
later series ones. I thought I would get one together, and perhaps even teach
one of my classes whilst wearing it. Well, maybe without the robes, but still
it would be fun!
The first question, what house? A good friend of mine joked
on several occasions that I am rather a Gryffindor. Looking at myself when I
was a teen, I did relate rather a lot to Neville Longbottom. I use to be (and still am) a
nerdy sort of person, clumsy, forgetful, but excellent in my class of interest.
I rather liked Neville’s vests, so I would model my costume
roughly on his, but still try to look like I might be an old girl (past
student) from Hogwarts.
As with all costumes and props I make, I start by doing a
lot of research!
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