A fork of Rural Dictionary
The depression one feels upon finishing a Harry Potter novel, or the Harry Potter series. Is brought about by the realization that one must return to the real world, and that reclusive reading does not make one a wizard.
Usually felt internationally in the two weeks succeeding the book's release.
Post Potter Depression (PPD) is an emotional state, and is generally inversely related to the Economic Post Potter Elation (EPPE) initially felt by Bloomsbury, Scholastic, and Raincoast Books, and felt soon thereafter by the world's retail booksellers.
Post Potter Depression may remain incurable for some, but many recover within a week of showing initial symptoms.
Most people, mainly parents, feel it is not a serious condition and will cure itself.
Crikey, Dave! Take off the Gryffindor scarf and come for a swim! I think you're suffering from Post Potter Depression!
Well,Hp is finished. And we are all depressed,and It is like an ednd of the world,it really is. There will not be any more stories about Ron,Harry,Hermione,Hagrid,Sirius,Lavender,Parvato.Bill,Ginny,Fleur,Bella,Voldyyy xD,Draco,Crabbe,Goyle,Snape,Dumbledore,James,Lilly,Luna,Neville,FredmGeorge,Molly,Arthur.... I know I mentioned just a few.. bur I love them all!!!!
Post Potter Depression >Well,it is end
The feeling that a chunk of your heart was just ripped out after having finished Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, knowing that you will never again feel the anticipation, the excitment, the pre-release hype that ever accompanies a Harry Potter book release.
After gloating that she was right about Snape all along, post-Potter depression kicked in and the girl locked herself in her room for a week straight continuously sobbing and shouting riddiculous incantations at the door trying to make it turn into a portal to Hogwarts.
The empty feeling that comes from finishing the seventh book in the Harry Potter series and realizing there will be no more.
Lucy started reading the Golden Compass books to fight her post-Potter depression but she said she just kept waiting for Voldemort to show up.
The feeling one gets after completing the final book of the Harry Potter series, knowing that there is no more to the story and you have nothing left to look forward to anymore.
Man, I finished the Deathly Hallows and just sat around for days staring at it, wishing there was more...I think I've got Post-Potter Depression.
When a fanboy or fangirl watches the last Harry Potter movie, they are overtaken with severe depression, usually characterized by five stages: denial, pain, anger, depression, and acceptance.
Some anti-depressants to Post-Potter Depression are watching A Very Potter Musical AVPM or A Very Potter Sequel AVPS, rereading the books or rewatching the movies, or curling up in the fetal position, drowning you sorrows with hard liquor, and praying for an acceptance-letter baring owl.
It is quite a tragedy to behold. During this period, and after, Twilight must be no where in the vicinity. The mockingness of the awful acting will send the sufferer into a deeper depression, restarting the cycle anew.
The five stages of Post-Potter Depression
Denial: "No! It's not over! And...and Dumbledore isn't dead! Yes! Neither is Dobby!"
Pain: "Why? Why? Oh cruel J.K Rowling, giving us this gift then yanking it away so quickly!"
Anger: "I'm going to murder Hollywood! Grah! And you too, kitty!" "Meow?" (an innocent cat may die. R.I.P kitty.)
Depression: "I'LL NEVER GET OVER THIS! I'LL BE UNHAPPY FOREVER!!!
Acceptance: "You know, this actually isn't so bad. In fact, I--is that Robert Pattinson?"
(then back to Denial)
That feeling you get when leaving the theater after watching Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. You can also receive PPD from finishing the last novel in the Harry Potter series but this wasn't as bad because you always had the option of waiting for the movie to come out.
Guy 1: (upon exiting the movie theater) Dude, that Harry Potter movie was epic! I can't wait for the next one to come...oh.
Five days later
Guy 2: What's wrong with Guy 1, he hasn't been himself lately.
Guy 3: He's suffering from Post Potter Depression (PPD), last night he tried to kill himself by shouting Avada Kedavra and pointing a twig at his face.