While I was watching this live, I was inconsolable.

David Heyman got me tearing up right off the bat. Dan's speech was nice, and very much him...not too emotional and using awkward humor. I was so fond of him in that moment. Then I was pretty much sobbing when Emma, that beautiful girl, started. First off, what she said about Dan was truly wonderful. And to have her go down the line, I couldn't control my sobs. She's so wonderful, and I'm so happy she's gotten this chance in her life.

But once Rupert lost it, I was completely gone. My tears were thick and big and constant. The sobs coming out of me where literally gut-wrenching; they came from somewhere deep, deep inside. (If I hadn't been at home alone watching it, it would have been embarrassing.) But to see Rupert Grint so emotional, in actual tears -- someone who hasn't shown such intense emotion in public that way in ten years, just really, really, really moved and touched me. You can see what those three mean to each other, what this has meant to them. (The way Emma basically pulled him in for a hug was the most adorable thing ever.)

And then Jo came. She will always be my hero.
Whether you come back by page or by cinema, Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you back home.
You are perfect. Thank you, Joanne Kathleen Rowling. I will always love you.

These are all such wonderful people. God, I'll miss them all.

Shannon