What’s the word from the muggle nation? Thousands of fans flocked to theaters Thursday night to catch midnight showings of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part I”, which made a lightning mark at the box office with $24 million. Wizard wannabes and Death Eater doppelgangers endured long lines, crowded cinemas and red-eye fatigue (some theaters hosted second screenings at 3 a.m.) and they weren’t afraid to sound off about it. To see the fandemonium from across the country, click here.
– Nardine Saad
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My red eye fatigue finally gone! Yayness! No regrets catching the almost Midnight screening of Harry Potter with my favourite fairies Thursday night, MANILA time! You rocked it guys! Massively Amaaaaaaaazing! Totally can't wait for JULY as 2nd part begins! Epic yayness!!!!!! <3
The new Harry Potter movie was phenomenal! Worth waiting in line for two hours. A definite must see for all Harry Potter fans. I cannot wait for part two!!!