The party that we took part in was put on by Vancouver Kidsbooks, our favorite local bookstore, which always decorates its front entrance in honor of the latest Harry Potter book.
We were stunned by the volume of traffic that this event created. It was like the city's worst rush hour at 11:00 at night!
Once we got through the gates, it felt like we were deep inside the Forbidden Forest, surrounded by characters straight out of the pages of the books.
There was a mini Hogwarts Express...
...and Hungarian Horntail dragons just looking for trouble.
Dumbledore, Harry and Fawkes kept the crowd entertained until midnight struck and we were given what we'd all come for. I love how excited everyone was despite the rain, many people sat and started reading as soon as they got their copy. There were people dressed as every character imaginable, the best being the person dressed as the Fat Lady in the painting, carrying a picture frame in front of themselves all night.Did anyone else take part in one of the midnight parties?
