Potter Fans Pack Olsson's ... Worth the Wait?

Dozens of Harry Potter fans (including The Green Girlfriend) packed Olsson's in Courthouse on Friday night, counting down the midnight release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. We heard it was even worse in Clarendon at the Barnes & Noble. Rumor had it that around 10pm the line there was already hundreds of people long.

Were you up late buying the book on Friday night? Have you finished it yet? Was it worth the wait?

Next Week: "Deathly Hallows" Arrives in Courthouse

Another great find from Night Out in Arlington:

Friday, Jul. 20
Calling All Muggles!

Join Olsson's for a Harry Potter Pre-Release Party! Doors open at 9 pm and the final book in the series, Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows will go on sale at midnight. Come in costume and treat yourself to refreshments, prizes, and all things magical!

Olsson's Arlington/Courthouse, 2111 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA, (703) 525-4227

The Green Girlfriend is a gigantic Harry Potter fan and is currently re-reading all six previous books in anticipation of the seventh and final edition. We'll be heading over to check out this party and apparently I will be in costume as one of the characters, likely Harry if I can find some round glasses.

And to tie in the Potter fun with your community, Olsson's is one of the last locally-owned bookstores in the entire DC area. As you can see on the Olsson's events page, it's an Arlington hub for visiting authors.