User blog comment:JoePlay/Wizarding World Giveaway/@comment-4173732-20110720065955

When the series first came out, I was skeptical. I wasn’t going to have anything to do with Harry Potter. Then, my friend made me watch the first two movies. From that point on, I was hooked and I read the first 5 books within a week.

This series of books is what gave me my passion for reading and literature. I did not read for fun before I found these books. The passion I attained from this wonderfully written series has also helped to expand my knowledge and love of learning. They have ultimately created a need for me to share this passion with others and led me to my passion for teaching.

The Harry Potter series taught me many things. It taught me to trust the strength in friendships and loved ones, to always stand up for what is right, and to never stop believing in myself. Every time I watch the movies or re-read the books, my heart swells. It helps me continue to believe in magic, love, and hope.