Attention! The Illustrated Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Has Arrived!

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It is no secret that I'm a wonderfully nerdy Potterhead.  If it's Rowling Approved, I want it.  I've been eagerly awaiting the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone for months and have already ordered it for my son (yeah, right - we all know who it's really for).  If you haven't seen the teaser pictures that have been released over the last several weeks, I've  compiled them into a happy little slideshow for your viewing pleasure.  

                                     

Of course this is just a taste of what's in the book.  With over 100 new illustrations by Jim Kay, the artist hand picked by Jo herself, this book will be a Harry Potter lover's dream. 

I'm SO excited to introduce my son to this series with such an exciting and beautiful edition!

Severus Snape in a Nutshell: His Most Important Moments

Severus Snape is one of the most interesting and complex characters ever written.  His on screen portrayal by the sadly underused but brilliant Alan Rickman is so deep and nuanced as to only be fully appreciated once all of Snape's story is known.  To say  he is my favorite character in a series chock full of amazing characters is a massive understatement.  It is my dream that one day J.K. Rowling will write a complete book telling Snape's life story.  Until that day however, I am pleased to know this video is in the world.  YouTube user kcawesome13 created a 15 minute compilation of the Half Blood Prince's most important moments from the films that I could not turn away from.  Yes, I cried again as he held Lily, and as he asked Harry to take his tears to the pensieve.  For a fan like me, this is a must see.