Harry Potter In North Cyprus
No, Harry does not make a surprise visit to North Cyprus in the latest book. And neither do any of the other characters either. And, nope, there are no spoilers of any sort for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, which I have yet to read (but am looking forward to immensely).
I was in North Cyprus this summer from the 5th to the 23rd of July furnishing a villa in Bellapais for rental (article about it to come shortly).
Near the central mosque of Ozanköy village, there is a bookshop called the Five Fingers run by a lovely lady named Libby. It consists of a single room, a few over-stocked shelves, and a bucket of books. I questioned her about it, ‘So this is the only bookshop in the whole of North Cyprus?’
‘Yes. It’s rather sad isn’t it?’ she laughed.
However, the magic that is Harry Potter spreads far and wide and Libby travelled on the 20th of July to Nicosia in the South of the island to pick up a massive batch of the books. On the 21st, she hosted a Harry Potter themed party where we concocted potions, played muggle quidditch, and drank the most vile of liquids ranging from dragon snot to dragon piss. I was placed in Slytherin, which I thought ironically fitting as I had had my hair cut and gelled back in a very snobbish fashion that day.
At the chime of 2:00 AM (12:00 AM British time), the books were hauled out onto a long table, and little (and big) fans queued up to buy the book, my brother among them.
Sounds like the bookstore I have in mind opening one day =D
Dexxy said this on July 29th, 2007 at 4:42 am
Woot! That’s me in the photos X>D
Pippin said this on July 29th, 2007 at 6:04 pm
The bookstore owner did a great job decorating it for the party. So, how does dusty old Dubai feel when compared to the fresh sunkissed beaches of Cyprus?
Caracaos said this on July 29th, 2007 at 6:24 pm
Dexxy, you planning on selling English or Danish books? :D
Caracaos, the bookshop was actually closed for the party. It took place outside only.
Dubai’s environment is extremely damaging. In Cyprus, I would wake up everyday at 8:00 AM (very early for me), enjoy the fresh air and maybe even go for a walk. Here in Dubai I’m lucky if I wake up by midday and it’s too hot to do anything outdoors.
The English Nomad said this on July 30th, 2007 at 12:14 am
Arrr, that’s how the nomad lives, matey, waking up at 4 to traipse through the old ruins of Suhar with a herd of camels and maybe a british commando to keep him company.
Caracaos said this on July 30th, 2007 at 12:38 am
Ah, reminds me of Lawrence of Arabia. :D
(which happens to be my avatar)
The English Nomad said this on July 31st, 2007 at 7:40 pm
“I was placed in Slytherin, which I thought ironically fitting as I had had my hair cut and gelled back in a very snobbish fashion that day.”
*giggles* I can’t imagine you as a snob! :D
I wonder which one I’d be in…
pathetique said this on August 1st, 2007 at 10:32 pm
Both english and danish, my good old friend =)
Dexxy said this on August 12th, 2007 at 7:52 pm