Ilene Anders
Reporter
Since the first film was released in Nov. 2001, the Harry Potter series has driven thousands to the theaters. The first of seven novels, Harry Potter and Sorcerer’s (Philosopher’s) Stone, was written by British author J.K. Rowling, published in 1997, and the series has since gained worldwide recognition both in print and on the big screen. This past Friday, Nov. 19, the first part of the final movie premiered at 12:01 a.m. The anticipated Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part One brought many fans out to theaters, despite the late hour.