Wizards and Witches

Well the latest Harry Potter movie was fantastic as always. I really love to see how the kids have grown up over the years. What a rare and special treat it is to be able to follow a book series through the same number of movies with the same actors. I asked my children who their favorite character was from the movies. And I told them mine. My 6 year old chose Harry, and my 11 year old chose Dumbledore, which also happens to be my personal favorite as well. Although I do love how well Alan Rickman plays his part as Snape. My husband likes Hagrid. So in the name of of nothing more than plain ole' curiosity....I am taking a completely informal, pseudo-psychological poll to see which Harry Potter character is most favored. So if any of you read this post and have time...I'd love to know who your favorite Harry Potter character is, and if you want to offer up why....even better!

And speaking of kids growing up....I thought I'd share a photo of my all time favorite vintage Hallowe'en costume. (Some of you will remember this photo from my MS page.) I was but a wee Gypsy Witch in this image of course. But I loved the outfit because my dear Mother fashioned it out of things that were hers. I thought it was cute, and showed ingenuity on her part, to forego the store bought plastic and come up with something of her own. Although honestly, she was probably just being cheap. I do vividly remember wearing this outfit, and hating all that dangling, clanky jewelry. By the time the costume contest was held at the school Hallowe'en carnival....I had taken everything off but the black leotard. Needless to say...she never even got the chance to get me entered, and all her hard work was for not. Good thing we got this one photo to commemorate her efforts...ha!