The release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, the final adventure in the Harry Potter film series, directed by David Yates and starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson is less than two months away. While each and every one of the fans of the series (myself included) will miss the boy wizard and his big-screen adventures, after a decade of actually being the big-screen versions of J.K. Rowling‘s characters, the cast will likely miss it the most.

In the latest issue of Empire Magazine, they reflect on the series and the forthcoming, final film. Included in the issue is the letter below, written by Alan Rickman (Severus Snape), as something of a farewell to the world of Harry Potter. Just below that is a video featuring members of the cast, attempting to sum up the Harry Potter series in one word.

Check them both out below!

You’ll have to excuse me, I seem to have gotten something in my eyes ::tear::

Synopsis:

In Part 2 of the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the Wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. But it is Harry Potter who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort. It all ends here.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is slated to hit theaters on July 15th, 2011. The film stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Alan Rickman, Gary Oldman, Ralph Fiennes, Bonnie Wright, Michael Gambon, and Kelly Macdonald.