Growing up with ‘Harry Potter’

‘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.