Harry Potter Book Swap

Back in January a member of Litsy posted a Book Swap in honor of George/Fred Weasley’s birthday (April 1st). As most people know I am a huge Potter fan so of course I jumped at rhe chance to send off a box. My match was a Ravenclaw; and I can not tell you how difficult it is to find Ravenclaw stuff. (And I’m a Slytherin - apparently she ran into the same problem.) So I did what I do best....I knitted a gift ♥️. Using Shawl in a ball by Lion Brand. I am deeply proud of the shawl I knitted. So much so I am planning another Harry Potter inspired project over the summer.

^ This is what I sent her!

^ this is the swag she sent my way ♥️♥️♥️

Thoughts on the passing of Alan Rickman

Alan Rickman is best known for his role as Snape in the Harry Potter movies; however, he was first introduced to me in the film adaptation of Sense and Sensiblity (by Jane Austen). I loved him as Colonel Brandon and as I read through Austen's book this past summer I pictured Rickman sitting next to Kate Winslet reading to her. Him coming to the recuse of Brandon's lady love once she fell ill. Of course, his portrayal of Snape is one of my favorites. Mainly because Snape is my favorite Hogwarts Professor; in the books. Alan played him so beautifully and completely. So in honor of Mr. Rickman...I raise my wand and say with a heavy heart .... "ALWAYS" ⚡️ 

Dumbledore is out of control!

A Harry Potter Milestone <3

At the strike of midnight on July 21st, 2007, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was released. I fondly remember standing in line to buy two copies of the book; I was super excited. The Harry Potter series (in my humble opinion) remains one of my all time favorite series. It turned millions of kids into readers; lighting a spark in their imagination....May that spark grow into a steady flame that lights their way to many more interesting and exciting worlds that they can only find within the pages of a book.

A Harry Potter Milestone <3

At the strike of midnight on July 21st, 2007, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was released. I fondly remember standing in line to buy two copies of the book; I was super excited. The Harry Potter series (in my humble opinion) remains one of my all time favorite series. It turned millions of kids into readers; lighting a spark in their imagination....May that spark grow into a steady flame that lights their way to many more interesting and exciting worlds that they can only find within the pages of a book.