Countless fans wait for the Witching Hour, and the Release
of the Sixth Harry Potter Book. ( Alley photo from Oak Park Ave.)
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The last time we had a Midnight book release of a J. K.
Rowling book there were a few more people, the street was
completely blocked off, and more businesses were playing
a role in the festivities. Oak Park's first celebration was on
June 20, 2003, but this year the event took all day and had
events going on all over the Village. Magic Tree did not
buy as many books this time as they had the time before.
The reason for fewer books was the new increased
competition from other books sellers, on line and in the
town.
The line from the Alley comes out onto the Sidewalk and leads to
Magic Tree Bookstore.
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The longest we found that anyone had been in line was about
an hour and a half. Those in line noted the time fly as they
chatted with friends and awaited the magic hour.
Wizards, Warlocks, and others gather at the Magic Tree.
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Folks liking Costumes and Fans of Rowling Enjoy the Evening.
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At Midnight all Step Forward to the Beginning of a new Adventure, the Sixth Potter Book.
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Bob Spatz is Happy to be near the Front of the Line and ready for the
Sixth Harry Potter Book.
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This is the line of people who did not buy a reserve copy and are
allowed in a seperate door for their books.
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There were a number of anxious readers who were using the
street lights to read as they walked or sat on a bench.
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The Book Table Book Store, across from the Lake Theater was also
in the Harry Potter business this evening.
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The evening was a big success for selling Harry Potter books
and another feather in the cap for a town that likes reading
and having a good time.
LINKS FROM PAST POTTER EVENTS AND INSPIRATION.
June 20, 2003 the First Harry Potter Festival
In 2004 Oak Park has a Harry Potter ballet
Harry Potter Songs for Muggles with Catalan
November 2, 2002
Marshall Field's Christmas Windows from
2000 featuring Harry Potter
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published by Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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