Harry Potter & the Midnight Madness

So, as it turns out, all the hype and overwrought speculation that preceded the unveiling of the latest book in the Harry Potter series turned off kids around the world, who collectively yawned at the carefully orchestrated release. […pause for effect…] Hah. We kid. The durn thing’s already sold several million copies, and that’s only the beginning. Bookstores were crammed full, and the midnight release parties were as swinging as ever. Basically, it’s Harry’s world, and we’re just living in it.