User blog comment:JoePlay/Wizarding World Giveaway/@comment-4135330-20110711050110

For me, Harry Potter is a great escapism; a way for me to become part of a fantastical world that has ensnared me utterly and completely. The whole ‘Potter Universe’ that J.K. Rowling was able to create, can only truly be called a masterpiece. When the series was first written, there was nothing like it at the time, it was revolutionary. Sure there was an established idea of what a wizard/witch was believed to be, but Rowling was able to take that stereotype, as well as a multitude of other elements (the fantastical beasts, ghosts, the whomping willow, etc.) and create a believable and ‘magical’ world from it. Having been born in the 90’s I grew up reading the Harry Potter series, and while absolutely thrilled when the movie series came out (I can not wait for the last movie!!), the books will always hold a special place for me. When re-reading the series, I am transported back to the time when I first held up my copy of The Philosopher’s Stone, and the childish feeling of wonderment comes back to me, even at 20 years old. I have grown with Harry Potter, and my love for the series has not diminished as the years have gone on. I am confident in saying that this trend will continue, and I will forever remain a Harry Potter fan. To quote Alan Rickman, a man who plays an extraordinary role in the film series, “When I’m 80 years old and sitting in my rocking chair, I’ll be reading Harry Potter. And my family will say to me, “After all this time?” And I will say, “Always.””