ONCE UPON A TIME SEASON 5B PREMIERE

Wow....I mean...wow!!!! That was a pretty epic start to the second half of season 5!

DISCLAIMER: If you haven't watched this episode and do not want it to be spoiled for you, then DO NOT READ ON.

I'm not going to lie when I say that my entire existence led to Sunday night's OUAT premiere, and for good reason too.

So it all started off with Emma waking up in her car to see Neal beside her. Neal tells her that she won't find him in the Underworld because it's a place for people with unfinished business, and he had none. He told her to turn back because, even though she loves Hook, the Underworld is a tormenting place that was not to be messed with. Emma woke up from this "fantasy moment" and found herself on the Charon's ferry.

Next, the gang stepped into the Underworld themselves, taking in the strange resemblance to their beloved Storybrooke. Snow tried to give a visual description to a blind woman (the witch from Hansel and Gretel) ended up mixing her husband up with his evil twin brother. I don't care what anyone says, but this absolutely cracks me up.

In addition, Rumple went to his shop to look for things that might "help" in their endeavor. The charming Peter Pan made an entrance to visit his dear old son. Pan wanted Rumple to help him trade places with one of the other living souls that came down to the Underworld so that he could spend time with his beloved son. Rumple knew what was good for him (for once) and refused his father's request. Although this is the right decision, I have to admit that I'll be missing the dashing Lost Boy. Anyway, as a peace offering, Pan left Rumple a potion that would allow contact with anyone in the Underworld. We'll get back to that...

Regina encountered her mother, who told her that she should turn and leave, taking Henry and Robin with her. However, Regina confessed that she couldn't leave Emma to finish the quest to find Hook on her own. Eventually, Cora told Regina that she would throw Henry Sr. (Regina's father) into the depths of fiery hell (keep in mind that hell and the Underworld are different places). Regina simply did not let that happen. Henry Sr. and Henry Jr. had a grandfather/grandson moment which absolutely melted my heart. Eventually, Henry Sr. took care of his unfinished business, being able to walk to heaven. I think it's safe to say that Henry Sr. stole the show.

Back to the potion thing: Rumple gave the vial to Emma and told her what it could do. Basically, you have to pour the liquid over someone's grave in the Underworld and then you'll be able to communicate with them. The gang figured that if they could do this, they could directly ask Hook where he was and cut out the middle man. Unfortunately, Hook's image was projected, but Emma couldn't get through to him (basically the equivalent of the signal dropping while you're on a call). But wait! There's more pain! Hook appeared beaten up, his left eye swollen with blood dripping down his face. Sources confirm that we'll gain insight on this soon.

As for Cora, she got into trouble. Apparently, it was crucial for her to send Regina out of the Underworld, but she failed in doing so. Can you guess who put her up to this task? That's right folks, the one and only Hades. I'm not quite sure why this was so important to Hades, but he was pretty mad, enough to revert Cora back to the version of herself she hated most: the miller's daughter. If I haven't said it to my friends enough, I'll say it again: Hades is sassy and I absolutely love it.

Well, that about wraps it up for this post. Be sure to check out the promo video for the next episode, the link of which you can find on my page. Don't forget to watch Once Upon a Time this Sunday at 8 pm on ABC!

May you find peace in your fandoms.

--@onceuponatimeinhogwarts

Everything Wrong with the HP Movies Part 3

Hello! It's been a while since I made a blog post about this subject, but I figured, what's the harm in doing another?

DISCLAIMER: I actually love the Harry Potter movies and have seen them at least a couple dozen times, but there's just so many things the movies got wrong!

Part 3: Voldemort's Death

• In the movies, when Harry defeated Voldemort, the villain in question started to turn into an explosion of butterflies or something, which is just a tiny bit off.
• In the seventh book, Voldemort died as Tom Riddle, meaning he died as a HUMAN. 
• This aspect of the story is quite symbolic because it represents that even the greatest of villains are still people, and they still die a human death. This shows that, at the core, Voldemort was still just an evil man with terrible intentions.

I know this was a short list, but I had to make sure I talked about it eventually because this aspect of the book-to-movie transition really bothered me. However, be warned! Once Upon a Time starts back up next Sunday so I won't really be talking about any other fandom than that unless I deem it necessary. Although, I do hope you can agree with my views of the slight misinterpretations found in the Harry Potter movies!

May you find peace in your fandoms.

--@onceuponatimeinhogwarts

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

As promised, I'm bringing all you lovely viewers up to date on the information released about the play written by our beloved JK Rowling, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

The Cursed Child basically picks up from where we last saw Harry: saying goodbye to his sons as they went off to Hogwarts. This play tells the story of Harry and Albus, who's just starting his magical education. Here's what we know about the casting so far:

• Jamie Parker is set to play the role of Harry Potter, which raises some concern for me.
• Noma Dumezweni has been cast to play Hermione Granger. Coincidentally, Noma played on Doctor Who as a UNIT captain. However, there has been much controversy over this decision due to the fact that Dumezweni is African. Many fans argue that Hermione should be white, mostly because of the film adaptations, but Rowling herself confirmed that based off the traits that describe Hermione in the book, being African is definitely a possibility.
• Again I have my doubts for the actor chosen to portray Ron Weasley, Paul Thornley.

Now I know that many of the fans, including yours truly, can't fly all the way to London in order to see the eighth installment of our favorite series, and as much as that pains me, there is still an option for us. The script book will be released, which puts an end to our suffering. I know this still isn't quite as good as seeing the play live, but it's better than nothing.

For more news on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, you can visit this link: https://www.pottermore.com/explore-the-story/cursed-child

May you find peace in your fandoms.

--@onceuponatimeinhogwarts

   

All Good Series' Must Come to an End

Hello fangirls and /or fanboys! I have exciting news, which is both good and bad.

First off, I finished Jessica Jones!! It ended really surprisingly, and I've got to say that although Kilgrave had his definite cons, I still already miss David Tennant's appearance. I mean, Tennant really acted so well once again, truly bringing life to his character. Although it's unfortunate that season 1 came to an end, it's been confirmed that season 2 is in progress! So I'm no doubt ecstatic for that.

Second order of business: Doctor Who. I also happened to finish season 9 (including the Christmas special) very recently. There were many moments when I gasped in astonishment throughout the season, especially
when (SPOILER ALERT) it turned out that it was the Doctor who forgot Clara, not the other way around. However, now there's a hole in my heart, seeing as season 10 won't come until 2017, which will be Steven Moffat's last season. Fear not, Whovians, for I have contacted Netflix Support at least a billion times, attempting to bring back our beloved Whoniverse so we can relive the old days in these times of pain.

As for Once Upon a Time, well, what else can be said there? I'm still hanging on tight until March 6 to see what will become of our Storybrooke civilians. There's a bunch of pictures of season 5B circulating, which you can find out about at this Instagram page. 

Third of all: Harry Potter. Yes, I'm that person who is still not over the end of the series, but can you blame me? But I do have some uplifting news! First of all, I'm sure you've all seen the trailer for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, a spin off movie in the set Wizarding World. If not, I'll put the link on my page for you. Second of all, JK Rowling has written a play that will be performed in the UK this summer. For all of us who can't go to London, I believe a book will be released of the script/story line. I'll talk more on the casting and info of the play another time. Third of all, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is due to open this spring at Universal Studios in Los Angeles! Now, I've been to the one in Orlando, which was amazing, so I'm hoping that the one being made in LA is just as good, if not better. You can even see the castle when you drive by!

Lastly, I think it's fitting to talk about Sherlock. Unfortunately, I haven't gotten around to finishing it just yet, but I'll get there soon! Between my other fandoms and school, Sherlock has been neglected for a while. :(

As nostalgic as this post was, it was nice to get all the excitement out. I found it only fitting to let you guys know of my fandom status, seeing as this is a fandom blog. I hope all of you have a great week!

May you find peace in your fandoms.

--@onceuponatimeinhogwarts

More Fandoms!!!!

Hello, my lovely viewers!! I'm back again with even more new arrivals!!

Recently, I got into Jessica Jones. I will admit that I was a little confused at the beginning, but it all got sorted out and now I'm really into it. I've got to say that I don't know what to think of Kilgrave. Sometimes I feel bad for him, but other times I really believe that he is a psychopath. For example, the whole fiasco with his parents threw me for a loop; it was truly a roller-coaster of events and emotions. His lust for Jessica is super creepy, especially the part when he made an exact copy of her childhood home, complete with all the knick-knacks.

I've also been persuaded to watch Sherlock, which I'm pleased to say is a fantastic show. It's very complex and intricate, and very very impressive. Sherlock's powers of deduction amaze me, however I am a bit disappointed that he didn't figure out who Moriarty was earlier. I had a feeling that "Jim from IT" was actually the mastermind, but it seems that Sherlock didn't catch on as quickly. As a fangirl, I'm ecstatic to announce that I officially ship JohnLock (John Watson and Sherlock). I find it absolutely hilarious when common people frequently mistake them as a couple as John frantically rushes to correct them.

Well, this has definitely made me happy to write about. It's so nice to be able to share my thoughts on various fandoms and I hope that you guys can somewhat relate. I'm always happy to read comments below if you want to take the time to talk about your fandoms. Gradually, I know I'll be sucked into even more.

May you find peace in your fandoms.

--@onceuponatimeinhogwarts

My Doctor Who Inspired Story

Hello again! This will probably be my last post of the month, but I just wanted to share a short story that I wrote for class. As you can tell by the title, it was inspired by the Doctor Who 2x11 episode, "Fear Her." Enjoy!

I woke up in a daze and looked at the clock. It was 9:00! Why didn't my alarm go off for class? Exhausted, I rolled over in bed and buried my head in my pillow. It was too late to get up and put an effort into getting ready, so I decided to give up and miss class for the day.

After an hour of laying in bed, I got up and brushed my teeth and tamed my wild bed head. I ate some cereal and sat in front of my laptop watching Doctor Who. I was currently rewatching the episode in which an alien possessed a little girl and made drawings that came to life. About twenty minutes in, I dozed off in front of the laptop.

I opened my eyes and found myself in the middle of a quaint little street. The lawns of each house were evenly cut and each house looked surprisingly similar. I knocked on the door of the first house I saw.

A dark skinned woman answered and nervously asked, "What is it? What do you want?" in a thick British accent.

"Can you tell me where I am?" I asked politely.

The lady looked very irritated. "What are you, daft? Just run along." The door slammed in my face.

I shook off the woman's rudeness and continued down the street. Suddenly, a blonde haired girl, I'd say about 20 years old, and a man in a suit ran past me.

"I'm telling you, Doctor!" the blonde girl exclaimed. "It's that girl in the house over there!"

In a defeated tone, the man replied, "You might be right, Rose. I say we pay the little girl and her mum a little visit."

The pair continued running, leaving me bewildered in the middle of the road. Doctor? Rose? It couldn't be. Suddenly, a short stick figure walked up to me and pulled on my jacket. "Excuse me, miss. Do you know where I can find a little darks skinned girl. She's about twelve years old."

I began to shake my head when I looked up at the window of the house that I had visited before. A girl that matched the description the stick figure gave me was looking straight at me. I turned to tell the figure but it had disappeared before I could say anything. I walked up to the house for the second time and knocked on the door. This time, the man who I'd seen running down the street answered. I took a closer look at his face.

"No way," I muttered.

The man looked at me in confusion. "I'm sorry?" he said. "Did you need something?"

"A-are you the Doctor?" I stuttered in disbelief.

The man's face lit up as he replied, "Yes I am. How can I help you?"

I couldn't believe this! I was meeting the Doctor! But how? As much as I wanted a Time Lord to whisk me away into his TARDIS, I knew it was just sci-fi. It couldn't be real. Or could it? 

"Um...Hello Doctor. My name's Kimia and I'm 23 years old. Could you help me with something?" I said, pausing occasionally between words.

The Doctor smiled. "I'm always happy to help. Well, not always-most of the time though. Well....." he trailed off in deep thought.

I couldn't help but smile. This is the Doctor I grew to love in the show. And I was actually talking to him!

"Oi! Who's that you're talking to?" A female voice shouted from inside, getting closer with each growing footstep.

It was her! Rose! This all seemed too unreal.

"Rose, this is Kimia. Kimia, this is my...uh..my friend, Rose," the Doctor introduced, scratching the back of his neck nervously. 

Rose and I shook hands. I turned to the Doctor and said, "Doctor, I really do need your help."

"Here, take this," he told me, handing me a key. "Go down the street and turn a corner. You'll find a blue box at the end. This key unlocks it. Let yourself inside and go downstairs. Wait for me for about an hour or so. I'll come back."

I nodded in understanding. On the inside, I was containing my excitement. He gave me the key to his TARDIS! I, Kimia Abbassi, was actually holding the key to the Doctor's TARDIS!

As I walked away, I heard Rose say, "Are you sure about her, Doctor? There's something that seems...I don't know...off."

Shaking it off, I walked to the end of the street and immediately spotted the blue police phone box that was the TARDIS. I stepped inside and looked around. I couldn't help but run all over the place in glee. I ran down the stairs and encountered two doors. One was regular and one looked like a child's drawing. Surprisingly like something I had drawn as a child. I opened the unusual door and out scattered all kinds of bent and scribbled figures. I jumped back and closed the door. How was this possible? Then I remembered what happened in the episode of Doctor Who I was watching. I remembered what the Doctor had said. 'If living things can become drawings, then maybe drawings can become living things.'

After an hour of waiting, I heard the Doctor and Rose's voices, as promised. But they were talking to each other about something, as if they'd forgotten I was even there.

"The Isolus has caused a lot of pain for these people," I heard Rose try to explain to the Doctor.

"It's a child," the Doctor replied. "That's why it went to Chloe. Two lonely, mixed-up kids." 

Rose and the Doctor continued speaking. I thought it would be best to stay out of it until they were done. A few minutes later I heard the door open and close, so I ran upstairs. The Doctor and Rose were gone. A split second later, I got a sudden headache, as if my mind was being forced somewhere. I pulled open the door of the TARDIS and stepped outside. It was like I was enclosed in a white space with no end. I spotted a few children huddled together in fright. After a while of looking for God knows what, I caught sight of a man in a suit, pulsing a sonic screwdriver all over the place.

"Doctor!" I yelled, loud enough for the man to turn around.

All of a sudden, the information came flooding back to me. In the episode, right after the Doctor and Rose exited the TARDIS, he had disappeared on the spot, along with the TARDIS itself. And I was inside the TARDIS, so I got zapped into this nothingness with it. Think, Kimia: why are you here? I asked myself. Of course! Chloe, the little girl in the episode! She could make things appear or disappear just by drawing it. She'd drawn the Doctor and his TARDIS.

"We're in a space of nothingness, a void if you will," the Doctor began to explain."The Isolus inside Chloe must've drawn me, but why you?"

After a few more moments, he said, "Ah of course! She drew the TARDIS and you were inside! I'm terribly sorry I forgot about you, what with everything that's happening. Oh my bad, you don't know what's happening. Maybe I should expl-" I cut him short.

"I know more than you think, Doctor," I told him. "Let me explain." 

The Doctor shut his mouth and listened. I told him all about how I had woken up in the street and about how this was all just part of the episode for me. I told him that it wasn't a dream, it couldn't be, and that a bunch of figures that I'd drawn as a child so many years ago were turning up all over the place. I also secretively implied that he should make a move on Rose before it was too late, but that's not the point.v

"Well..." the Doctor said after I finished speaking. "Seems to me that the Isolus dragged you into this parallel world, which explains what it could be other than a mere dream. Chloe Webber, the little girl hosting the Isolus, targeted you for some reason, making copies of your childhood drawings. The question is why? What makes you so special?" He put on his glasses and examined my face.

I pushed him back. "I don't know," I admitted. "And frankly, Doctor, I don't care. Please just get me back home."

The Doctor looked at me sadly. "Are you sure you don't want to come along with me once all this is over? All of time and space. I'm sure Rose wouldn't mind,' he pleaded.

"I'm sorry," I shook my head. "But after I'm gone, I need you to do me a favor. You need to take me out of Rose's memory. I can't linger there and mess up your future."

"Time can be rewritten," he tried to tell me, sounding like a few of his future companions.

Quoting the great River Song, I plainly said, "Not those times. Don't you dare."

He nodded. Suddenly, a scribble monster started to attack us. The Doctor looked into my eyes, grabbed my hand and whispered, "Run."

Together, we sprinted to the TARDIS and locked ourselves inside. The Doctor walked up to the TARDIS console and typed some things in. The lights dimmed as these sparkly substances came down on me and encircled me.

"Are you sure this is what you want?" the Doctor asked once more.

I nodded. "Forget me, I'll be ok. Rose needs you and you alone. And you need Rose."

I placed my hand on his shoulder and spoke my last words to him. "Good luck, Doctor. I'm sure you'll be fantastic."

Before I knew it, there was a blinding gold light and I was back in my room, exactly in the same position I was before. The scene playing on my laptop was the end of the episode. For a split second, I could see a look of sadness on the Doctor's face, as if he remembered me. But it disappeared when he saw Rose, which couldn't make me happier. Quite right too, I told myself happily.

As I watched the Doctor's face fade on my screen, I whispered, "Run you clever boy, and remember me."

The end.

Well I hope all you Whovians enjoyed all of the Doctor Who references. It's probably easier for you guys to understand the story than for my teacher, haha. Until next time!

May you find peace in your fandoms.

--@onceuponatimeinhogwarts

Eccleston, Tennant, Smith, and Capaldi (aka Nine, Ten, Eleven, and Twelve)

Hi, I'm back! This time I'll be talking about the four actors who play our beloved Doctor in the new version of Doctor Who (running for about 10 years). I'll go through each individually so I can attempt to thoroughly explain my feelings for all of them.

Christopher Eccleston (Ninth Doctor):

• I loved Christopher Eccleston's performance so much. How couldn't I? He was the Doctor that I first met and grew to adore. The Ninth Doctor is the one who kicks of the series and resumes the adventures through time and space. 
• I'd have to say that my favorite moment shared between Rose and Nine was in 1x10 "The Doctor Dances", where Rose tried to teach him how to dance properly. Obviously, this episode was also packed with our favorite Torchwood star, Captain Jack Harkness.
• I don't think words can describe how funny and adventurous I find the Ninth Doctor. Obviously, he couldn't have been given that personality without the charisma of Christopher Eccleston.
• It was heartbreaking for me to see our beloved Nine leave after one season. For me, it was all very new as it was the first regeneration I'd seen in the show, so that made it all the more painful. I loved Nine so much and think he deserved another season, but I've been told that Christopher Eccleston quit the show, resulting in the loss of the Ninth Doctor.

David Tennant (Tenth Doctor):

• The most important thing I have to say about the Tenth Doctor is that he had, by far, the most heartbreaking and dramatic impact on the show. This all comes from David Tennant's beautiful acting, so I daresay he deserved the Special Recognition Award for TV.
• As we see in season two, Ten's relationship with Rose develops much farther than that of his former persona. One of the top saddest moments of seasons two-four was his goodbye scene with Rose in 2x13 "Doomsday", in which the Doctor didn't have the chance to say goodbye to Rose.
• Before I go any further, I have to admit something very tragic. At the beginning of season 2, I was wary of the Tenth Doctor, because it was new and unusual to me. Naturally, this happened to the rest of the Doctor's regenerations, but I end up loving each and every one.
• I must admit that I bawled my eyes out when Ten regenerated, and that's not even an exaggeration. All of the drama of that episode built up and destroyed me. Fun Fact: Did you know that the last line the Tenth Doctor said before regenerating ("I don't want to go") was unscripted? That just goes to show how much talent David Tennant possesses, enough to make us fangirls cry uncontrollably with a single sentence.
• Another thing I love about David Tennant is that, as a kid, he was a fanboy of Doctor Who. Look where he ended up! I guess you could say that he followed his dreams.

Matt Smith (Eleventh Doctor):

• I can safely say that Matt Smith started off the Eleventh Doctor the right way. David Tennant is a very tough act to follow, and I've got to say that I had my doubts. However, Matt brought so much energy and hilarity to the Doctor that I very much enjoyed watching.
• Eleven's companions were among the best. Young Amelia Pond was the first person the Eleventh Doctor ever saw, which makes her so so special. All grown up, Amy puts the Doctor in line but is generally a go-with-the-flow kind of girl. What I mean is that she just goes along with the next threat, unless it has to do with her husband or daughter. Husband: Rory Williams. Oh gosh, I love Rory so much. As many times as he died, he always came back, except for the heartbreaking episode, "The Angels Take Manhattan." It was terrible to see Amy and Rory go, and I don't think my heart has fully recovered yet. And now, for the person you've all been waiting to read about, Amy and Rory's daughter, Melody Pond, aka River Song. River keeps meeting the Doctor in all the wrong orders, travelling through space and time. River and Eleven are my power couple, no joke. When they got married, my little shipper heart exploded. I love all the jokes they make with each other and could not fathom a time when River and Eleven aren't together.
• I've talked about this before, but the Eleventh Doctor has his own unique personality. While Nine is war-bent and Ten is dramatic, Eleven is quirky and carefree. His encounters with Craig and Alfie crack me up, and there's much more where that came from.
• If you guys are ever bored, go on YouTube and find behind-the-scenes videos of Karen Gillan and Matt Smith. I promise it will make your day because they are absolutely adorable and hilarious. I'll link some of these videos on my page. *insert Doctor Who theme song here* 
• I was a little confused with the Eleventh Doctor's regeneration. How did he grow old on Tenzalore? How did he muster up the energy to perform another regeneration? Isn't that all against the laws of time and space? But then again, when has the Doctor followed the rules? (If you have explanations for any of these questions, don't hesitate to write them in the comments!)

Peter Capaldi (Twelfth Doctor):

• At the beginning of season 8, I again had my doubts about the new Doctor. However, in time, Twelve began to grow on me. Peter Capaldi portrays him quite differently. The Twelfth Doctor is serious and jokes around at the same time. He seems very protective of Clara. Many people look at Twelve and think of him as Clara's father, but I don't really see it that way. I don't consider him a romantic interest either, though. To me, Twelve and Clara are like old friends, which is lovely to think about. Unfortunately, I am not finished with season 8 quite yet, so I don't know everything about the Twelfth Doctor, but I do have a few questions. Peter Capaldi played a character in the season two epsiode, "The Fires of Pompeii", and the Twelfth Doctor himself speculated about why he had transformed into that face. My question is this: is it ever explained why he took the face of someone he saved out of guilt? My theory is that he subconsciously chose it as a reminder, but who knows. Those eyebrows are unpredictable. *laughs*

I know this was an extra long post, but I just couldn't go another day without sharing my thoughts on this subject. I'll be updating later this week so stay tuned!

May you find peace in your fandoms.

--@onceuponatimeinhogwarts