User blog comment:JoePlay/Wizarding World Giveaway/@comment-209.6.48.180-20110710144721

Harry Ron and Hermione have always jumped off the pages of the books and took starring roles as friends I couldn't wait to see each time a new book book was released. When the Deathly Hallows came out ,my cousin and I drove to the 24 hour grocery store at exactly 12am to pick up the book. Harry has brought me closer with relatives I didn't realize I had so much in common. (My family is very large. I have 50 first cousins.) From the constant discussions about will Hermione end up with Ron or Harry? to the wondering what J.K. would come up with next? she provided hours of entertainment. That is for sure. I was part of a gymnastics training staff that would host H.P overnights for the kids. We set up Quidditch with hula hoops hanging from the ceiling and literally hid a snitch that was the "Seeker" 's job to find. We had chocolate frogs and bernie botts every flavor beans. We also had prefects directing the younger students of Hogwarts that night. Harry Potter was first mentioned to me by a gymnast I coached who was 11 at the time. She is now 22. This series has meant something to look forward to and given adults hope in the magic of reliving their childhood. Thank you J.K.