User blog comment:JoePlay/Wizarding World Giveaway/@comment-4183256-20110721195752

To me Harry Potter means freedom. I was in an abusive relationship when I first discovered the Harry Potter books. Reading them was a way to escape for me. I think reading Harry Potter also helped give me the courage to get out. Reading about Harry's problems helped give me the strength to leave. I was able to start a whole new life, with a wonderful man. One of our first dates was to see Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone! Even as an adult, I was hooked on the books. Harry Potter brings people together as well. The comraderie at the midnight book sales, the midnight showing of the movies, and assorted Harry Potter parties will be missed. Harry Potter has been a huge part of my life, and I am lucky to have been able to experience the phenomon. Thank you JK Rowling, for a great work of magic!