User blog comment:JoePlay/Wizarding World Giveaway/@comment-4141587-20110713032822

I remember when I was five years old and I was sitting at the table. I was complaining to my mother that I needed new books because I finished reading all of mine. I mean, how many times could a five year old read "Green Eggs and Ham" or "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" before she snaps? My brother happened to stroll by, fed up with my complaining, and gave me a chapter book, ordering me to read. That was the first time I ever heard of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. As soon as I opened to the first chapter and read, "Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say...", I was instantly hooked. The Harry Potter series teaches us readers the value of friendship, bravery, honesty, family and most importantly; love. However, unlike my fellow fans, I will not go in much depth of these lessons because we all know the Harry Potter series gives us that. In fact, I rather ask myself, what does Harry Potter mean to me? First off, I would like to thank Ms. Joanne Rowling for opening the doors to a whole different world. In this world, the magical side of us comes to life and we, for a couple of mere minutes, become someone else. We ourselves start our first day of Hogwarts like the rest of the characters and experience thrills, chills and exploding adventures. We learn spells and history. We learn how to make Potions and deal with nasty teachers. We, as the readers, loyaly stand by Ms. Rowling's side as she finished the series. To you, J.K. Rowling, we tip our hats and bow.

Harry Potter is not just a character. Harry Potter is not a book or a movie or a franchise or a global fad. Harry Potter is our friend, our hero and our admirer. Truthfully, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley and everyone else is someone who we want to be. Because of my love and devotion to these books, I would gladly wait in line to receive my copy of any book. I would burst into tears of happiness if I ever have the chance to meet J.K. Rowling. I would do so many things just to prove my loyalty to the series. Half of the time, I think myself as a Half-blood rather than a Muggle! But there is one thing I would never do.

I would never forget the magical world of Harry Potter.

Never.

Harry Potter will never end in my heart and I would make sure that it will keep going, forever and ever. I will keep writing my fan fictions and keep rereading the books. By the time 2140 comes by, people will still know who Harry Potter is. So, I ask again, what does Harry Potter mean to me?

Harry Potter means standing in the rain or sun or snow to get the latest book. Harry Potter means laughing your head off and crying the next moment. Harry Potter means having a constant companion. Harry Potter is just another part of me that I will cherish forever. Simple.