As the series progressed I was more and more anxious for the next book in the series to be released. Needless to say that by the time the seventh book was set for release I was not to be disturbed on release day. The ending of the series beyond the story seemed such a defining moment in my life. The last book was released as I was about to start my senior year of high school. It was like reading about the end of someone else's journey and how though one part of the journey ends there is more to come which is demonstrated by the epilogue. It was a comforting thought at that time in my life.
The last book in the series was not what I expected. Right from the start the Deathly Hallows was a different kind of book than I was used to as a part of the Harry Potter series. The most interesting part of the first couple chapters was the exchange between the Dursleys and Harry, specifically Dudley and Harry. I’m sure it was extremely comical to watch me read this book the first time because I feel like I cried through essentially the entire book. The happy/hopeful moments were that much more power. When Dudley is leaving and is so confused as to why Harry isn’t coming with them. All of the little moments between Ron and Hermione who are finally starting to accept their feelings for each other and act upon them. This book is also rife with tragedy. As the books progressed they become more and more serious. Death becomes a more prevalent theme. Starting with book 4 and Cedric dying. Continuing with Sirius and Dumbledore in book 5 and 6 culminating with book 7. In the final book we start right off the bat with death. In the third chapter of the book Hedwig and Mad-Eye die and George loses an ear. The whole book was poignant to me on both a personal level and as far as the story goes.
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