Finished

Starting on Thursday night, when I stayed up until 4am, and ending on Saturday night, it was like I was on a mission. I read the second half of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. It took me a few weeks, but I finally got wrapped up in it. When I got going, I couldn't stop.

However, during this sprint to the finish, I had mixed emotions. I was excited, I wanted to know what was going to happen next. Then, I was also sad, knowing that when I finished the book, that the story would be over. I've invested many hours of my life into the lives of Harry Potter and his friends, any now I would no longer get to know what they were up to. It is sort of like having a friend move away after middle school, and being left to wonder what ever happen to Bryant Howren.

Unfortunately, as they say, you can't have your cake and eat it too. I finished the book and the story ended. I am pleased with the way the author chose to close out the series. I look forward to re-reading the books later in life, maybe with Palmer. I also look forward to discussing the final book with some of you, but for the sake of those that have not read the novel, please do not discuss the story here on my blog.