User blog comment:JoePlay/Wizarding World Giveaway/@comment-4188418-20110722204923

I was about 16 when I began reading the books, and from then on, they have been the only book series to ever hold my attention so raptly. They struck up such intense imagery in my head and, as a dyslexic teenager, they helped me to not give up on reading because it caused so much frustration. For me, the words just flowed and I would constantly thank Jo in my mind for helping me rediscover books. Had it not been for her, I feel like the written word would have become lost to the youth of this generation. I read those books and would just dream endlessly of this magical world that I could never be a part of but I was happy knowing that such an amazing person brought it to life. I love the history of each character and name origins, not just of the people, but the places and spells. Jo created such a spectacular world. I don't know where I would be without these books and films. As a slightly lost teenager, they shed light on my lost imagination, I will forever be in debt to Jo for not letting it rot away completely in my head. Harry Potter saved my imagination.