Last Saturday, 29 intrepid teens showed up for our Harry Potter Movie Marathon, featuring back-to-back-to-back showings of movies four, five, and six! We started at 9:30 and ended at 4:30. It was kind of insane, but a lot of fun. The idea was that it would prepare people to go see the new movie. A few people had already seen it, and several others had plans for Sunday or later this week. However, one fanatical group literally left the marathon and went off to the theater!
Back in the summer, Morgan approached me about doing this program. He didn't just have ideas...he had three pages of notes, including snack ideas and a cost breakdown! How could I say no!? A few things changed, but his original idea stayed the same. As people came in, the "sorting hat" assigned them to a Hogwarts House.
Morgan asked trivia questions during the movies, which earned people candy for themselves and points for their houses. At the end of the day, the team with the most points got a prize, even if some of their members came late or left early. (Something I wanted to do but forgot: put wizard cards in with the candy.)
OUR FINAL STANDINGS:
Slytherin -- 91
Hufflepuff -- 76
Ravenclaw --75
Gryffindor -- 57
During the second movie, I put out a golden snitch papercraft. I thought it would be fun to do while watching because those little cuts and folds take patience. Too much patience, apparently, because only a few people saw it through! But, it's really cute, so try it yourself. Also, check out this pattern to make a Ministry of Magic owl paper airplane.
Huge thanks to Morgan for making this possible! And extra credit to Morgan, Kelliann, Edythe, Drew, Claude, Mike, Egypt, Owen, and Sahva who stayed all day!!
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