34: Check

34. Go to the cinema at midnight to see a film as it comes out.

Done. Check. Completed. Crossed off the list.

I did the first thing of my grand old to do list last week.

I went to see Harry Potter at one minute past midnight on its opening night.

I remember when the final book came out my and my Mom went to queue up in Asda at midnight, so that I could start reading straight away.

I even made her buy two copies, because there was no way that I was going to stop reading it so that she could start. 

(I'm a selfish book reader, so what?)

And then on the way home I made her drive with the in car light on, so that I could start reading it out loud straight away.

I finished reading that last Harry Potter within 24 hours or buying it.

I didn't sleep much and then months later I couldn't actually remember the story that well, but whatever, I had read it.

Practically inhaled it actually.

So when the film came out last week, I had the same reckless enthusiasm for seeing it.

I was even geek enough to have a scar drawn on my forehead for the occassion.

I booked my tickets, 

stood in line, 

admired some people's costumes 

(I'm not brave enough for a costume...an eye liner scar drawn on my forehead was about the most daring thing I've ever done), 

bought pick and mix, 

wished that the trailers would hurry up, 

whooped when Ron & Hermione kissed, 

cried when Fred died, 

clapped when the film finished, 

waited for all of the credits to roll in case there was a little secret bit to play at the end (there wasn't) 

and then talked about it all for an hour after as we made our way home.

And I would pretty much say that the entirety of the effort was completely worth it.