User blog comment:JoePlay/Wizarding World Giveaway/@comment-4187899-20110722183221

I have always loved to read, but nothing has transported me more into a magical world than Harry Potter has done. I had a good childhood, but had to grow up quickly just like Harry and when the books came out I felt the wonder of being a kid again. I wanted Hogwarts to be real!!! I still do. :) I was in the lines waiting for the books to come out.  I was in the movie theaters at midnight with all the fans on the edge of our seats when the movies came out.  Harry Potter is so much bigger than just a book or a movie.  It is a life changing "event" I'll call it that has everyone believing in magic, reveling in being a kid again and smiling just at the sound of of someone saying, "Dumbledore," or "Snape," or "Wingardium Leviosa!"  I just find it fascinating that one story brought together millions of people from all over the world.  Words are a powerful thing. :)