Hi all!
It’s been a while, I apologize for the lack of updates. I have been busy working on knitting a Hogwarts sweater (updates to come on that) but mostly I am planning for my big summer adventure to Universal Orlando in July for LeakyCon, a huge Harry Potter con that will be taking the week that last movie comes out. It’s going to be a huge weekend and a blast but I have been full of ideas lately so I decided I need to get started (it’s only 6 months away after all…).
So traditionally I always go as Tonks but I’m decided I think I usually don’t try too hard. So this year will be different! There are theoretically 4 days that I will actually be at the Con. Wed to Sat (my flight leaves early Sunday). They have a rough schedule set up and there are a few events that I’m working around but hopefully not much else changes because right now it’s perfect! My biggest thing is that Tonks will have SHORT PINK HAIR! That’s how she’s written and the movie version from the head up drives me nutters!
Wed – The Con starts at 6 pm (ish) and my friend and I are going as Fred and George Weasley! This is going to be a HUGE departure from what I normally do but we look creepily alike and I figured we’ll make it work…somehow. We’re doing a basic twins in matching polos and cords. Not too special, but we’re saving the best for the park night that night (hopefully!).
Park night – It’s tentative so I hope it doesn’t change otherwise the whole plan will need to be redone! Since we’re visiting Hogsmeade, we figured Fred and George could pay a visit to the Joke Shop but we’re going to be “dapper” Fred and George (possibly complete with missing ear…and yes there will be stage blood). We also want to make fake Skiving Snackboxes and a few “products” just for fun. We’re thinking of going sans-coat and just button ups shirts with vests and some nice slacks.
Thursday: Tonks the Hufflepuff! I don’t actually have Hufflepuff robes and I have always meant to make them complete with lining and everything so that is what I am going to do! I am also going to knit the sweater. I’m also going to be reusing the boots for the other costumes, so that will simplify things.
Movie: Theoretically, the screening should be that night, so yay! I had an idea to do battle Tonks, basically from the final battle. I dunno what exactly it’ll entail, but most likely some crazy patched jeans, maybe a Weird Sisters shirt and either robes or just that. This one still needs work. The most important part will be the cuts, burns and battle wounds!
Friday: Ministry Tonks. It’s going to be similar to some pictures I found that might just be from the end of DH. Not really sure. But there will be a long jacket (in some cool material that looks like snake skin), some pants with vertical stripes and some sort of tanktop with a light silky part to it. Again, still work in progress.
Saturday: not entirely sure. I really wanted to do Quidditch robes but the idea is too much with everything else I have going on. I’m trying to save money too so I’m trying to not go nuts (and having a hard time not doing it). I’m considering doing Punk!Tonks and just going nuts. This day is also a toss up but that might not be awful in case things get shuffled.
Ball: I do know exactly what I want to do for the ball! I found this lovely Simplicity Pattern 2757 and will probably do the middle one. It seems just right in length and can funky it up if I want too. I’d love to do something crazy like black and white stripes but I’ll have to see what I can find. I think the pattern is awesome because it will be easy to make! That’s a thought isn’t it?!
I’ve got some big issues to deal with, mainly finding a ginger color that can be overcome by pink without looking ridiculous. I’m also hoping to make tons and tons of props and things to play with. So that is what I am working on! I’ll keep you posted as I have updates. For now you can check the reference pictures if you’d like and keep those needles clicking!
*Please note I do not own any of these characters, I am just a HUGE fan!
