Do Edibles Make[Harry Potter #1]Better?

Watching the first Harry Potter movie while in an altered state of mind adds an intriguing layer of magic to the experience. As the screen lights up with the tale of young Harry's journey into the wizarding world, the boundaries between the ordinary and the extraordinary begin to blur, much like the mist swirling around the Hogwarts castle.

The opening scenes, where the Dursleys go about their mundane lives, take on a surreal quality, highlighting the stark contrast between their reality and the enchanting realm awaiting Harry.

As Harry receives his letter from Hogwarts and embarks on the train journey to the school, the sensation of being transported into a different reality is intensified. The landscapes become more vivid, and the emotions of the characters resonate on a deeper level. The Great Hall's ceiling, mimicking the night sky, seems to stretch into infinity, while the Sorting Hat's song echoes with a wisdom that transcends the screen. We still quote the Hat's line of "Difficult, very difficult" to this day!

The scenes of learning magic, from the Wingardium Leviosa lesson to the captivating game of wizard's chess, carry a sense of childlike wonder that meshes with the altered perception, making the ordinary extraordinary and the extraordinary even more fantastic. The encounters with mythical creatures like Fluffy and the Forbidden Forest's inhabitants are a dance between reality and fantasy as if the screen itself has become a window into a world where anything is possible.

Amidst the magic and adventure, the underlying themes of friendship, courage, and the battle between good and evil take on a profound resonance. The exhilarating climax, as Harry faces Professor Quirrell and discovers the power of love, unfolds like a vivid dream where the lines between hero and audience blur, and every triumph is shared.

Watching the first Harry Potter movie while high is a journey into a whimsical reality, where spells and potions might as well exist beyond the screen, and where the enchantment of the wizarding world is mirrored in the enchantment of the moment.