Chapter 172: [Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone] Release
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America - Los Angeles.
On the day of [Harry Potter and the Successor Stone] release.
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The automatic doors of the multiplex open, releasing a wave of cool air mixed with the scent of buttered popcorn.
David shuffled through, his shoulders slightly hunched in resignation, while beside him, eight-year-old Emma practically bounced on her toes, her eyes wide with anticipation.
"Uncle David, do you think we got good seats?" Emma asked, clutching her small bag of candy that she had insisted on buying despite David's protests about the outrageous concession prices.
"I am sure we have found a good spot." David replied, his tone carrying the weariness of a man who had been dragged from his comfortable Saturday afternoon routine of lazing around.
His expression was the very picture of reluctant participation - 'This is happening to me, not because of me'.
Emma, meanwhile, was practically vibrating with excitement.
She had been talking about this movie for weeks, ever since the first trailer had aired and she even made her uncle David pinky promise - that they would go opening weekend, and despite his complete lack of enthusiasm for what he knew would be two and a half hours of child-friendly entertainment, he had kept his word.
They navigated through the lobby, past the cardboard cutouts and promotional displays, until they reached their theater.