User blog comment:JoePlay/Wizarding World Giveaway/@comment-4153376-20110716013930

I want to tell you what Harry Potter means to me. It means being drawn into this world that has touched me emotionally in so many ways that it's hard to put into words. It means having these constant companions that I can turn to when I'm sad, lonely or disheartened with the world. During these times, when I doubt people and that I feel like the whole is mean and unkind place, I turn to these precious books and understand that this is not the case. I read and fall into a world that is so vivd, heartfelt, kind and wondrous. I become infused with the knowledge that as long as people are true to their friends, true to what is right and just and, most importantly, true to themselves, that everything will be OK. I cannot express how much these books means to me. It's been said before, by many others across the world, that Harry Potter is my childhood. The books helped me grow as a person, I hope as a good person. Someone who will stand up for what is right, despite huge opposition by those who are corrupted and blind to what is good. Someone who will always be there for his friends, and offer a hand of friendship and aid to those who don't like or agree with me. Someone who finds love and hope in the darkest of places, turning on the lights for others who are lost. Harry Potter has given me so much, like it has to all who have become enthralled with this magical world.

I will continue to read the books and watch the movies for the rest of my life. The magic will never grow old, it will never fade. The lessons learnt, the memories gathered and the utter enjoyment I've had from this world will never leave me. I am forever grateful for what J.K Rowling has given me. Harry Potter, until the very end.