User blog comment:JoePlay/Wizarding World Giveaway/@comment-4161282-20110717205407

Harry Potter means a lot to me for many reasons, including that it was the first book that really got me into reading. When I read the first Harry Potter book, it took me away to a different world, something I hadn't yet realized that books could do. I completely lost myself in the world of magic, and witchcraft, and good versus evil. I owe Harry Potter a lot because without it, I probably wouldn't have gotten into fantasy books as much as I have, or reading in general. The world of Harry Potter is such a great place to escape to, I'm 20 years old and I still love the books as much as I did as a little kid reading them for the first time, maybe even more now that I understand them better. They're inspiring, wonderful, and really can take you away to a different place, no matter what is going on in your life. I also think its amazing how almost everyone can relate to the books, young or old, there's a character in there for everyone to love. I love how the whole story is about courage, and remaining true to yourself and your friends, and it makes me feel like a kid again every time i read the books, it's comforting. The story of how Harry Potter succeeds, and how he never stops believing, and how good is going to always prevail over evil is something that will never fade, and I can't wait to get my future kids into the series!