User blog comment:JoePlay/Wizarding World Giveaway/@comment-2241496-20110720042922

Harry Potter gave me my childhood. He was there when no one else was. I could read the books and instantly be in a better mood. Just hearing the name puts a smile on my face. I can truly say that Hogwarts is y true home. Where I'm surrounded by people just like me. I've read the books and watched the movies since I was about 4 or 5 and I've never given up hope. I've stuck with Harry until the very end. I went to the midnight premiere dressed as Hermione from the series. I will proudly state at any time that I am a hardcore Potterhead and practice Potterism. I could always count on Harry Potter, to be there when I laughed, cried, smiled, and frowned. When I was excited, anxious, happy, sad, no matter what was going on I could look to them. For life lessons and help with life and friends. I've been taught to not be afraid to be myself through Luna, that no matter what you can overcome the biggest obstacles in your life by Harry, to never back down, that smarts are nothing to be ashamed of, that being afraid of something and not letting it stop you, not to let anyone influence me in any way, to be the best I could ever be, and most importantly to be loyal and stand up for who and what I believe in. That friends and family will always be there to help pick up the pieces. I am inspired by the books. I cry, smile, laugh, frown, glare, and get amd at the same parts everytime I read the books. They never get old. They are my everything. I wouldn't be the person I am today without them. I know when I get old and have grandkids and maybe even great grandkids they will come up to me in my rocking chair, watching me read my Harry Potter books for the millionth time and ask "After all this time?" and I will proudly answer "Always." I hope I get the prize and if not I hope another dedicated fan will enjoy it. The day Harry Potter ended was the day my childhood ended. But the end of an era is the beginnign of a legend. And I am very proud to say that I was a part of the Harry Potter Generation.