Harry Potter Studio Tour

As a huge fan of both the books and the films, I absolutely loved my visit to the studio tour at Leavesden.

I would definitely recommend it if, like me, you love all things 'Harry Potter'. 

Is anyone else as intrigued...

...by this as I am?

Pottermore

http://www.youtube.com/JKRowlingAnnounces

What could it all mean? 

Less than 24 hours...

Far too excited.

May go into school tomorrow dressed as a witch.

I'll be back to 'normal' posts next week.

Promise.

A Harry Potter Extravaganza

Over a month ago now, I mentioned here, about a Harry Potter themed murder mystery party I was preparing for my aunty's 50th birthday party. 

My aunty's kitchen was transformed into the Hogwarts Great Hall with candles and goblets. 

Albus Dumbledore headed up the table, with the Gryffindors at one end; the Slytherins at the other.

Neville Longbottom, Professor Trelawney, Hermione Granger and Professor McGonagall puzzle over the murder mystery clues. 

Professor Umbridge decides some order and discipline are needed!

Much fun was had by all, with the exception of Molly Weasley who, not only had to cook dinner for 15 people, but was also found to be guilty of 'murdering' Harry Potter. What larks!

The lovely Jo over at the delightfully creative Tanglefrost wanted to know the recipe for Butterbeer. There were a couple that we found, although sadly didn't get to try the traditional one. It sounds absolutely delicious though, so I may be making it for a cosy night in in the near future!

The first is a kiddie-friendly non-alcoholic version but oh-so-very sweet that only a teeny tiny amount will probably make your fillings hurt!

* For every 4 glasses of cream soda (or club soda) you will need 1/4 glass

 of butterscotch syrup and 1/2 tbsp butter.

* Heat butter and butterscotch syrup over a low heat (or in the microwave) until the butter is melted and the mixture is bubbling slightly.

* Stir the warm mixture into the cream or club soda.

A more traditional recipe for Tudor 'Buttererd Beere' can be found here and sounds absolutely delicious.

Maybe I will brew a batch before watching the new film next Friday...11 days to go!

18 days...

Until this.

Oh. My. Goodness.

The prospect of this...

...has excited me so much that I seem to have gone a little mad.

Not only am I re-reading all the books...

(I approach the viewing of each new instalment of the Harry Potter film franchise with the same attitude I would an exam for which I need to prepare.)

...Not only am I reading them aloud to a long-suffering B...

(If I don't have someone to discuss the film with who has the same - okay, that would be ridiculous - almost the same amount of knowledge of the books as I do, there is a very real chance I could explode  having seen it.)

...Oh no, that's not enough. 

I have gone a step-further.

When my aunty turns 50 this month, her birthday party will be a Harry Potter themed murder mystery party...

(Thank the gods that I have a relative as obsessive as I am)

...and I have offered to write it.

Cue countless examples of literary liberty-taking, wand jokes a-plenty, lip-licking at the prospect of making our own butterbeer and the pondering of how to replicate a memory viewed by pensieve.

Is there anybody out there doing anything as obsessively bonkers?