Two years is a long time in the life of a kid.

That’s how long it’s been since the last Harry Potter movie lit up the screens.

That’s also how long it’s been since author J.K. Rowling concluded her tale of the boy wizard in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Most of today’s tweens weren’t even born when the first Harry Potter book came out in 1997 and those early fans are probably now young adults. But Harry is back today as The Half Blood Prince opens in theaters at midnight.

My sons, who watched a Harry Potter movie marathon over the weekend, are excited about the new release, which the Baltimore Sun's Michael Sragow reviews here, although we’ll probably wait for the weekend to go.

How about you? Will you be lining up at midnight? Do you know of a good Harry Potter celebration taking place? If so, post it here.