With the imminent release of the final film instalment in the
Harry Potter saga, now is the time to get together with a group of avid (or reluctant)
Hogwarts lovers and relive the magic of the young wizard's tale.
Before you start though, there are a few things that need to be considered, given that it will take around seventeen hours to get through
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone,
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,
Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix,
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part I.
First of all, you'd best give thought to the basic needs of your guests. Provide cushions and blankets and regular stretching breaks, lest someone end up developing something akin to
Deep Vein Thrombosis.
You'll also need food and drinks. Of course, the ideal snacks would include
Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans and
Butterbeer, but if these aren't readily available, try some of the following:
Pumpkin PastiesAdd some diced pumpkin to a basic
vegetable pastie recipe.
Chocolate FrogsThe regular kind will do if there are no enchanted leaping ones to be had.
Jelly LolliesBest to avoid
Puking Pastilles for the night, even if you do have a stash of them somewhere.
If everyone is still awake and lucid at the end of the marathon you'll at least be ready for a change of location, so you can pop on down to the local cinema and catch
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part II, due for release July 15, 2011.