Incredibly naiive question, buuuttt......

[Brooke]

No: HPFGUIDX 61343

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Shawn Walsh" <SWALSH at N...> 
wrote:
> Okay, guys,
> Please don't rip off my head for this one. 
> I only got into the adventures of our wonderful young wizard when 
the 
> first movie came out and am still in the early stages of 
> reading 'Goblet of Fire.' Over the years I have seen news stories 
> about release parties at book stores but haven't been to one.
> My son is 17 and enjoys the movies but has no interest in the books 
> so 'Dad' would be flying solo on this one.
> My 'incredible naiive question' is, Is it worth it for an adult to 
go 
> to alone? I'm thinking of going more for the vibe of the event and 
> maybe talking face-to-face with some fellow fans, maybe 
> pickup 'Quiditch Through The Ages' and the other short book. 
> 
> Some honest non life-threatening feedback would be appreciated.
> 
> -Shawn

Hi Shawn.  I know what you mean... at first I thought I would feel 
pretty ridiculous waiting outside of Barnes&Noble standing in line 
with a bunch of little people half my age dressed up as little Harrys 
& Hermiones.  BUT, I really think JKR's adult fan base is growing so 
much, that you will not be the only fully grown wizard waiting 
eagerly to get your copy.  

Plus, the two auxiliary books, the Quiddich one and the Magical 
Beasts one, are great fun to read (not to mention helpful when JKR 
introduces something new into canon - then you've got reference 
material!)  Not to mention, all proceeds for those two books go to 
children's charities.  More than worth picking up for any 
potterhead!  I would say go - but maybe leave the Gryffindor scarf 
and plush Hedwig toy at home if you're afraid of seeming too 
childish! (just kidding, of course...)  I myself will be waiting in 
line, but not staying for any parties.  The minute I get that book in 
my hands, I'm off to get started on it!   

Brooke