1 Yes, it was worth staying up so late!

Last night I went to the midnight, opening night, showing of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. I took my 12 year old niece, Maddie, & joined up with my neighbors Dirk & Hanne...Nate stayed home with the girls. We were at the theater nearly 3 hours early & had fun playing cards to pass the time (photo to come-it is on Hanne's camera).

I have left the previous 4 movies feeling a little disappointed (typical when you see a movie based on a book you loved), but not this time. Despite deviating substantially from the book in terms of many details (how could they not & keep it under 40 hours?), the majority of the plots were by and large very well conveyed. Yes Mom, there were some intense & dark parts, but there was also comedy & romance. I will always prefer JK Rowlings books, but definately give this movie two thumbs up. Now I've got to get packing for our 4 day camping/boating trip we are leaving on in 9 hours. I'll sleep when we get there.