Pottering about

Along with what seems to be a near majority of the British public I've spent this evening in the company of young Mr Potter. I was tempted to wait before purchasing the book in a transparent affectation of aloofness to prove that I'm not just another part of the herd jumping on the latest bandwagon, but the truth is that that I really quite enjoy hopping on board the bandwagon every now and again. There's a certain sense of solidarity that comes from such shared experiences, from the knowledge that at this moment in time vast numbers of people repeating your actions, and the release of a new Harry Potter book in unique amongst there, binding together so many disparate peoples in the reading of a novel.

Sadly, though, the book has kept me up a little late tonight so I'm afraid I'll have to let encroaching sleep cut short any further musings. Good night.