User blog comment:JoePlay/Wizarding World Giveaway/@comment-4140445-20110712194304

Harry Potter means everything to me. It has been a constant thing in my life for the better part of 14 years. It's been with me from elementary school through college. To me, Harry Potter represents love and friendship. It shows that good can triumph over evil if everyone works together and shows determination. Professor Albus Dumbledore says, "Happiness can be found even in the darkest of places, when one only remembers to turn on the light," showing that there is always hope when things get tough. The characters, though they might be wizards, experience the same sorts of things that Muggles do: love, loss, friendship. This brings a sense of reality to the series that makes it easy to relate to, which is why I believe the books and the movies are so successful. Like Jo said, "Whether you return by page, or by big screen, Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home." Her world feels so real, so rich, and so complete that it really does feel like home. The Harry Potter series is full of life and full of magic, making it a wonderful place to "visit."