Recent events have left a hole in my heart as big as a hippogriff. When I learned of Alan Rickman’s passing only a few weeks ago, I made it a point to schedule a Harry Potter marathon. So, this weekend, I indulged myself in all eight films (about 20 hours of footage) and as a result, all of my childhood memories came flooding back. As a 90s baby, I grew up with Harry; I remember sitting on the porch swing with my mom at night as she would read the books aloud to me and my sister. When I was old enough, I read the books to myself, more times than I can count. After finishing the last pages of the series, I looked to the movies to extend the experience for as long as possible. But as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. When the last movie was completed, I again felt the loss of the magical world I had grown up with. Sure, there have been attempts to keep this world alive – the installation of the Wizarding World at Universal Studios for example – but I don’t think things will ever be the same. Recent revivals of the Lord of the Rings and Star Wars sagas have begun to overshadow the series, yet it will forever remain a classic. Which brings me to the purpose of this movie marathon – my way of celebrating the memory of a fantastic actor, and adding a tribute of my own to the magical world that will always be dear to my heart. Here are the 51 best moments of the Harry Potter film franchise: (Warning! Major Spoilers) 1. Harry Accidentally Releases a Python from the Zoo and Traps his Cousin Behind the Glass (Philosopher's Stone) 2. Harry Discovers that he’s a Wizard (Philosopher's Stone) 3. Harry Gets his Wand (Philosopher's Stone) 4. Harry, Ron, and Hermione Meet for the First Time on the Hogwarts Express (Philosopher's Stone) 5. Harry Catches the Golden Snitch for the First Time as Seeker of the Gryffindor Team (Philosopher's Stone) 6. Hermione Accidentally Turns herself into a Cat (Chamber of Secrets) 7. Lockhart 's Class gets Overrun by Cornish Pixies (Chamber of Secrets) 8. Harry Slays the Basilisk (Chamber of Secrets) 9. Dobby becomes a "Free Elf" and Kicks Lucius' Ass (Chamber of Secrets) 10. Hermione Punches Draco in the Face (Prisoner of Azkaban) 11. Lupin's Boggart Lesson (Prisoner of Azkaban) 12. Lupin's Werewolf Transformation (Prisoner of Azkaban) 13. Harry Saves Sirius and himself from the Dementors (Prisoner of Azkaban) 14. The Durmstrang and Beauxbatons Grand Entrance to Hogwarts (Goblet of Fire) 15. Moody Demonstrates the Unforgivable Curses (Goblet of Fire) 16. Harry Fights a Dragon in the Triwizard Tournament (Goblet of Fire) 17. Moaning Myrtle Takes a Bath with Harry and his Egg Clue (Goblet of Fire) 18. McGonagall and Ron Dance (Goblet of Fire) 19. Snape Smacks Harry and Ron for Talking (Goblet of Fire) 20. Harry Takes Gillyweed for the Second Task (Goblet of Fire) 21. Hermione's Yule Ball Entrance (Goblet of Fire) 22. Harry Battles Voldemort in the Graveyard (Goblet of Fire) 23. Harry and Luna Talk about Thestrals (0rder of the Phoenix) 24. Umbridge Questions Snape (Order of the Phoenix) 25. Harry Teaches Dumbledore's Army the Patronus Charm (Order of the Phoenix) 26. Dumbledore Escapes in Style (Order of the Phoenix) 27. Fred and George Disrupt the O.W.L Exams (Order of the Phoenix) 28. The Deatheaters and the Order Battle at the Ministry of Magic (Order of the Phoenix) 29. Dumbledore and Voldemort Battle at the Ministry of Magic (Order of the Phoenix) 30. Harry Kicks Voldemort out of his Head (Order of the Phoenix) 31. Harry and Draco Fight in the Bathroom (Half Blood Prince) 32. Harry's Success in Potions Class (Half Blood Prince) 33. Quidditch Tryouts (Half Blood Prince) 34. Katie Bell is Cursed (Half Blood Prince) 35. Dumbledore's Death and Farewell (Half Blood Prince) 36. Snape Makes the Unbreakable Vow (Deathly Hallows) 37. The Order Uses Polyjuice Potion to Become Harry (Deathly Hallows) 38. The Seven Potters Battle Scene 39. Harry, Ron, and Hermione Escape from Gringotts (Deathly Hallows) 40. Harry and Ron Destroy the Locket Horcrux (Deathly Hallows) 41. Harry and Hermione Dance (Deathly Hallows) 42. Harry Visits his Parents Grave (Deathly Hallows) 43. The Tale of the Three Brothers (Deathly Hallows) 44. Dobby is Killed (Deathly Hallows) 45. Hogwarts Fights Back (Deathly Hallows) 46. Mrs. Weasley Kills Belletrix (Deathly Hallows) 47. Snape's Death Scene (Deathly Hallows) 48. Harry Potter's Death as the Final Horcrux (Deathly Hallows) 49. Neville Slays Nagini (Deathly Hallows)50. Harry and Voldemort's Final Battle (Deathly Hallows) 51. Snape's Memory “When I’m 80 years old and sitting in my rocking chair, I’ll be reading Harry Potter. And my family will say to me, ‘After all this time?’ and I will say, ‘Always.’” To Alan Rickman (on January 14, 2016),
I just want to take a moment to remember Alan Rickman, who passed away today from his cancer at age 69. He was a phenomenal actor, most notably (for me) as Severus Snape in the Harry Potter series. I feel his loss deeply for the part he played in bringing a little bit of magic into my life, and so many other lives. Those memories will never be forgotten, and neither will he. Alan Rickman, rest in peace. You will be missed. Rachel Knowles is a junior at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
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