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By Julius Goldberg-Lewis

By Julius Goldberg-Lewis


Scholastic Student Reporter Julius Goldberg-Lewis walks the celebrity red carpet at the Harry Potter premiere November 10 in New York City. (Photo: Judy Goldberg)

It was Sunday, November 10, 2002, and I, Julius Goldberg-Lewis, was at the U.S. premiere of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

After an hour or so of standing along the red carpet waiting for the stars to walk by, I went into the theater and sat down. Moments later, the movie started. A chill went down my spine as Harry's second adventure began.

The movie was great! I was thrilled by the quidditch match and full of awe at the sight of the basilisk.

When the movie ended I spoke to some other kids there.

Victoria M., 9, of New York City, is a big fan of both the Harry Potter books and the movies. (Photo: Judy Goldberg)

"It was one of the best movies I've ever seen," said Victoria M., 9. "I've seen the first movie, but I like the second more. I have not read all four books but I have read up to the middle of the second book. I stopped when I was 6. I thought Moaning Myrtle was funny."

Ten-year-old Tory K. also preferred the second movie, but the third book.

"I've read three of the four books, but I like the third the most," she said.

The movie wasn't the only excitement of the evening. We were also invited to a fantastic party, which really blew me away.

The entire room was straight out of the world of Harry Potter. There was tons of stuff to do including making superb glow-in-the-dark fountain drinks and your own magic wands. You could also plant your own mandrake—without worrying about losing your hearing!

There were tables of candy, and you could even have your picture taken in a Hogwarts robe. I will remember that Sunday forever!

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