While I'm definitely not recovered from whatever mysterious illness was plaguing me yesterday, that illness is nothing compared to what is ailing me today.
Serious Issue: Post Potter Depression.
So I am a HUGE Harry Potter fan (this may even be an UNDERSTATEMENT). Like most fans, the last book had me crying all the way through. I came to the scary realization that the story that grew with me from childhood had come to an end. The characters that became my friends had grown up and so must I. BUT there was still hope. The final movies.
Yesterday I saw Part One of the seventh (and final) movie. First of all I just want to take a minute to say that it was AMAZING! But anyway back to the issue at hand. I was forced to confront, once again, the end of one chapter (hahaha such great metaphors up in here) of my life and the beginning of another. (YES I AM AWARE THAT THERE IS STILL ONE MORE MOVIE)
I thought it was going to be okay, and that I had come to terms with adulthood, for about 30 seconds after the movie ended. Then not so much. I could not sit still in my room and had to go for a walk to confront my existential crisis. (I guess I had it coming to me because I did not have one when I turned 20 and everyone said I would)
Who knew the end of an epic series of books and movies could result in me pondering about the meaning of the universe and what the hell am I doing with my life. THUS POST POTTER DEPRESSION!
This is definitely serious business. Potter fans across the nation are experiencing similar feelings. I think a help group needs to be started. ASAP.
We need to demand PPD awareness across the country. Set up support groups! Make magnetic ribbons for cars! Create fundraisers! Start strange facebook status chains that will make it sound like we are talking about something suggestive, but really we are 'supporting' cancer! I believe there is a wealth of opportunities to be had here to aid in the recovery of a generation. (and also to make a lot of money)
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