‘It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our
enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.’
‘Don't let the muggles get you down.’
I still remember the day when I got my first 'Harry Potter'
book - I found it under the Christmas tree. At the beginning I wasn’t really convinced
about the idea of reading books at all! You know, 10 year-old kid in the era of
video games and computers…
A few days later I decided to read at least one chapter,
guess what? It was AMAZING!
J.K. Rowling was able to create a whole new magical world:
names, towns, shops, creatures, spells…Everything was based on Rowling's imagination.
The premiere of each 'Harry Potter' book was like a
celebration to me! 'Harry Potter' fans lining up at bookstore, booksellers dressing
up like wizards and witches… Potter
mania reached a fever pitch!
But what I appreciate the most about ‘Harry Potter' books
and movies is the fact that I was growing up with ‘Harry Potter’ characters! They
are inseparable part of my childhood. Look how they've changed!
Harry
Potter might be considered as a simple fairytale, but for me it was just a beginning
- the beginning of my irreversible obsession with fantasy books.
Although I appreciate Tolkien, Rice and Charlaine as well as
Rowling – there’s something about ‘Harry Potter’ books that makes me pay
attention to every little detail of this story. Guess it will stay that way forever.
