User blog comment:JoePlay/Wizarding World Giveaway/@comment-4150019-20110715085020

Harry Potter saved me. Growing up, I didn't want to be in our world, so when something bad happened, I retreated to the books and the movies, escaping to a better place. This series was my light when darkness surrounded me, it reminded me that there are better things out there, and gave me hope along with inspiration to keep going. Neville Longbottom for example: he was a complete underdog, shy, sweet, harmless, couldn't hurt a fly even if he wanted to, people took him for granted, used him, tortured him, he rose up and defeated them. He gained courage through his battles, he taught me to do the same. Before this, I would wallow in my grief, not thinking to learn from it and become stronger. Now, I feel stronger than ever before because this series taught me to learn from my battles, gain courage, and that there's always hope, even when everything seems to have vanished. Harry Potter literally saved my life, it gave me hope, will, character, and courage.