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'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2' review: Epic, heartbreaking -- wonderful ?

Like most important goodbyes, the second—and concluding—chapter of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” has been simultaneously anticipated and dreaded. But now it’s here, and all that matters is this: it’s wonderful. Epic and heartbreaking and just as grand as it needs to be.

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If there’s a single, lingering regret, it’s simply this: everyone has done such a skillful job bringing this story to screen that somehow, eight films later, it all ends too soon. That’s no fault of Yates or Kloves; indeed, it’s a testament to the series’ enduring magic. 

Fortunately, books and movies have a singular advantage over real life: no farewell has to last forever. And those who aren’t ready to let go can always return to the beginning, allowing Rowling’s extraordinary spell to wash over us as often as we’d like.

Read the full review, very brief (I just gave you about half) and spoiler-free, at the link above. <3

03 DAYS UNTIL DEATHLY HALLOWS PART 2

Deathly Hallows Part 2 Featurette - Disguises 

Deathly Hallows Part 2 Featurette: Gringotts and Goblins

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“NOT MY DAUGHTER, YOU BITCH!”

Mrs. Weasley threw off her cloak as she ran, freeing her arms, Bellatrix spun on the spot, roaring with laughter at the sight of the new challenger.

“OUT OF MY WAY!” shouted Mrs. Weasley to the three girls, and with a simple swipe of her wand she began to duel. Harry watched with terror and elation as Molly Weasley’s wand slashed and twisted, and Bellatrix Lestrange’s smile faltered and became a snarl. Jets of light flew from both wands, the floor around the witches’ feet became hot and cracked; both woman were fighting to kill.

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