If you're a regular watcher of Sunrise, then you probably already know that I'm a huge Harry Potter fan. I didn't start reading the series though until my mom and sister told me about it back in 2001. I thought they were crazy to read and enjoy a children's series so much... then I read it and completely understood the love for the books. Not only is it getting kids to read (not to mention read 700 page books!), but they are really entertaining. The 5th movie, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix starts tonight with a midnight showing. A Sunrise co-worker is actually going to the movie and then heading straight to work.. with a full report/review for me! ;) I'll hopefully be able to watch it in a couple of weeks when we have a free weekend and babysitter. Until then, I'll just have to wait patiently... just as I am for the 7th and final book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, which is to be released July 21st. If your kids are eagerly awaiting the release of the new book as well, then they might be interested in a few activities going on at the Fayetteville Public Library to celebrate the book's release. Here's the information from the library's website. The day begins with a Harry Potter parade at 9:30 a.m. on the Fayetteville square. Students can dress as their favorite Harry Potter character and parade from the square to the library. The library will then host a Harry Potter release party for elementary students from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Walker Community Room. Students who have completed 6th through 12th grade will have a Harry Potter party from noon to 2 p.m. The release party will include a Harry Potter costume and trivia contest as well as read-a-thon from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. We'll also have a guest on the morning show July 20th to talk more about the events. Until then, if you need some Harry Potter fix, then check out the trailer for the new movie.

By the way, in case some of you just can't wait until the book is released and you are searching for spoilers, watch out. ABC News is reporting that hackers are unleashing a 'worm' that infects the computers of people looking for spoilers. The worm is masked as a file claiming to contain a copy of the new book. The worm then infects your computer with unwanted messages.