Harry Potter. The most famous children's book series in the world. I wouldn't be surprised if at least one person in every country has read a Harry Potter novel. Set over 7 school years, the witch & wizard magic by J.K. Rowling never fails to capitulate readers, with millions of fans devoted, even 10 years after the last book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, was published. Those 7 books, and 8 films, will be passed down, generation after generation, for all to enjoy. While I don't believe the storyline and magical elements will ever be forgotten, I worry the true meaning and themes of Harry Potter could decline in recognition.
The everlasting battle of good vs evil, right vs wrong is really important, poignant and emotive throughout all 7 books. While the later books become far more complex in their usage of this theme, all of the books show how friendship, determination, loyalty and hard work do have the power to overcome evil. Those values can be just as easily applied in a non-magical setting. The books are helpful for children in showing that life is not easy, things do get tough, people will go, but things can be resolved. Friendship is an ongoing theme - Ron and Hermione always being there, as good friends are. As a person, I'm quite rational. I don't believe in witchcraft, ghosts, spirits, superstitions, star signs or any of those lucky charms. I think events happen which are either within our control or utter out of our control. A mystic God creating outcomes to events doesn't seem reasonable, logical or satisfying. However, being able to read about a magic world, living alongside the Muggle world is so joyous and enchanting. Imaging the power to use magic; schools educating specifically on magic; sneaky, but harmless magic tricks; living that lifestyle is so different and unbelievable to anything that could be comprehended. Because the magic isn't real, writing about it so well is even more admirable. The books definitely give a chance to escape from the perils of the normal world. In the modern generation, when children do not read, and are instead glued to phones, tablets or computers, Harry Potter does so much to get children, and people of all ages, reading. For bookworms, the Harry Potter series may have just been another book series, but I'm sure many children were inspired to start reading because of the series. Certainly for me, my true love of books began with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 2008/09. That was the catalyst for my constant want to read during playtimes, something which continues to this day. Aspiring young authors would have probably increased, because of J.K. Rowling's excellent writing style. In books, I find it satisfying when the author appears to know every single fact, about every single character even if they are not all disclosed in writing. It's pleasurable to have the knowledge of how much time, care and devotion an author has put into each and every character. That is certainly the case with Harry Potter. The shear amount of trivia, not in the book, but being explored, tested and discovered in the Harry Potter community is endless. So many new pieces of information, sometimes revealed via J.K. Rowling's twitter, are revealed, exciting a whole audience. Of course, there is much trivia within the books. The joys of guessing where Vernon Dursley worked, trading in magic currency and remembering advanced potion combinations by the Half Blood Prince never cease to amaze me. In conclusion, Harry Potter involves so much more than magic. The joy of friendship, trivia and getting people reading should never be forgotten. I hope the Harry Potter series can be recognized as one of the greatest collection of books - now and in the future.
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