Why do YOU like the Harry Potter series?

Question

Actually try to analyze why. Thanks.

Answer 1

It has long lasting universal appeal because it relies more on concepts of friendship, trust, loyalty, and bravery. These concepts allow it to span multiple generations of fans. It should still be popular many years from now.

Answer 2

Because, as many others would agree with me, it is an excellent series that I can actually enjoy and never get bored of reading over and over. The thing about it, the HP world is a wonderful place and I like the series because I just love to imagine myself there. Imagining being a witch, attending Hogwarts and actually doing all those spells would be the best thing in the world. Actually, it goes a little deeper but basically, it gives me an escape incentive from everything else. However, it sort of makes me sad seeing as I wish the HP world were real and I wonder why it just couldn't be.

I love the idea of magic and being able to do all sorts of things with it from pranking (i.e. my darlings Fred and George) to simple household chores. But it makes me think too: where does all this magic come from and where does it go? How does the magic world work?

Plus, Harry Potter is cool. I read it because I want to know what happens next and see if my hottie Voldemort will prevail. These books give me an attachment to the characters like Snape (other hottie) and Sirius whom I cried over when he fell beyond the veil. It's like I'm there with them and I'm a witch too. But then reality sets in so I read more so I can get deeper into their world. Lol :)

I mean, don't you find their world fascinationing too? I mean vampires, unicorns, giants, etc. That would be pretty awesome not to mention dragons too and Quiditch. I mean, flying on a broom? What an adventure! Especially at Hogwarts!

Then don't forget.... disapparating, invisibility cloaks, etc.

Answer 3

I more than like Harry Potter. Harry Potter is the second greatest love of my life.

It is the ONLY book series that I can read straight through again...and again...and again and still find something new everytime. Jo Rowling is always surprising me and I find that very hard to do with today's literature.

It is also the only series that when a new novel is released, I read it in less than a week. The last one was set at a record of three days. I just cannot put it down. It's all I want to do in my spare time and when I'm away from it... I'm thinking about reading it.

she's very good about sucking you into Harry's world. She makes you feel so many things on so many different levels. You can feel the awkwardness of Harry, Ron and Hermione's teen years. You feel Harry's hearache for his parents, his godfather and his headmaster. You feel his anger over each and every betrayal. You feel his jealousy in regards to Miss Ginny Weasley.

It's just the one thing that totally sucks me in and refuses to let go. I'm so indebted into this book, I'm not sure how I'm going to be when it ends. She's a master of her craft and I hope she knows it.

Answer 4

Okay, so yeah... I wouldn't read it when it came out back in the mid 1990s. I was in High School. I didn't do what was 'popular'. Then, three years into my college career I took an elective English class about fantasy fiction because I liked the professor. The 4 Harry Potter books were on the syllabus.

So I bought them, and I read the whole damn thing in a week.

I don't like the movies. I love the books. I think it's because of the unassuming character of Harry in the books. He's modest and shy, and rose from a life of total unimportance to being a celebrity. There are also parallels with our own governments (US and Britain) and their current struggle in the "War Against Terror", or how ever they phrase it these days.

It's the first 'children's book' I've ever read where there were obscure references to 3rd century Chinese Emperors and such. Furthermore, the characters grow older each year (try and find that in a Nancy Drew novel, or even a "Simpsons" episode).

Oh, and she's not afraid to kill off her characters. I have a degree in writing, and that's a very hard thing to do. But she does it, and in such brutal ways. I admire that.

Overall, I got caught by the bug. What can I say, I conformed. But that's about all I conform to. Whatever, I'm okay with being a Harry Potter geek.

At least I don't watch Network Television. Then I'd probably have to shoot myself in the head.

For the most part, I read non-fiction... Into Thin Air is a great one (John Krakhour, I so know I spelled that wrong) and Richard Preston's 'The Hot Zone' is fantastic. Currently I'm reading the Hamilton Baker Commission's report... with a highlighter. I'm a political dork.

Also, the guy who said that he didn't like it because it was "telling people that witchcraft is good" is the type of idiot that drives our country into the ground. Good stories are really metaphores for even greater themes... for example, good vs. evil (regardless of how these things manifest themselves).

Am I supposed to think that since Sampson (in the bible) killed tons of people for NO GOOD REASON, he's totally bad? Later on, the bible makes him one of the heroes, right? Because he kills a lot of people? But he starts off as a cocky jerk. Oh well. I guess you allow the Bible things that you don't allow regular fiction.

Written by the divine inspiration of God... So God is apparently pro pedophilia. There's tons of that in there. Check it out.

Ahhh... I had a little to drink tonight, I appologize. I think the biggest reason that I like Harry Potter is it pisses off the damn idiotic Christians so much (and that's coming from a Christian).

Merry Christmas, everyone! And Happy Holidays to you too.

Answer 5

I LOVE it because It is that special book/book[s] that started me off reading. You know, everyone has a book/[s] that gave them the ability to pick up a book and read, and for me Harry Potter Happens to be it. It completely captured my imagination, and made me feel feelings I never felt through words or anything. It opened a door to a world I never knew I could imagine, and took me on an adventure I will never forget. It gave me the strength to laugh, cry, and to be excited/happy. I got to know the most wonderful people, that don't even ex hist. I lean red valuable lessons with out talking at all. Harry Potter for me opened my imagination, and let me see the far words beyond reality.

Answer 6

I like the series. I enjoy the fantasy of them. The thought of encountering a new world that you never knew existed and realizing that the entire time you were like royalty in it. Harry was a nobody (or so he thought). He was told his parents died in a car accident and he had never seen any pictures of them or heard any one say anthing positive or friendly about them. He spent the majority of his time trying to stay out of the way of his Uncle and being abused by his cousin.

Then on his birthday he finds out he's a wizard and a very famous one at that. He learns how respected his parents were and his world that he knew was completely changed. He had found somewhere to fit in.

Harry's story is that of all people who have felt left out a one time or another and gives hope to those who feel alone and unwanted. I think it's wonderful and the idea of good verses evil adds onto the romance of the story.

Answer 7

I think the writing needs a little work

but I read the Harry Potter books because they remind me of high school. The realtionships the kids have are very realistic, I don't care what anyone else thinks. I'm 20 and I still love them!

Answer 8

I enjoy Harry Potter because it is a fantasy world that is really interesting. Magic and spells are always fascinating. I wish I could have the spell that would do my dishes for me. Also, it is written well. JKR doesn't write these books necessarily for children. I am 46 and I have read all of them and really enjoyed each book. I am looking forward to next summer and the newest movie as well as the last book.

Answer 9

i like the series because of its innocence: no sex, drugs, etc. it's strange, because, as a sigle christian i find that i appreciate books that have a plot without drawing most of it from the male/female dicotomy. you can't find a lot of that in the works geared toward an older audience. the strange part is that i hear other christians denounce it as a bad influence. (i don't get that)

i like it because it is the story of an underdog... someone who is beat down by the world and finds there's a strength inside of him that he didn't know was there. circumstance constantly puts him in the position to make a choice between what is right and what is easy. harry is the tragic hero whom we cheer on to do what's right even when it sucks -- though we don't always make that same choice.

unlike most kids books, those choices made don't immediately lead to happily ever after. he looses friends and loved ones along the way & he screws up sometimes (just like in real life), but he remains honest and true to his heart. i like that because it gives me hope that others (including myslef) can be like that too.

ultimately it is an epic for a younger audience and gives them a taste of what it means to have ideals and live by them. that is a very positive influence on youth & and a much needed message.

Answer 10

I think they are GREAT! The books are really well thought out. Even though they are fantasy, JK has used parts of mythology from history of different cultures. You get lost in the fantasy. You can see yourself there with the characters. Wow, the charecters! They are never ending & very colorful! If you've noticed, most countries sell the series in the adult section with it's seperate cover than the children's edition.

I can't wait for book 7! But, I don't want it to end either. Gimmie Fan Fiction!

Answer 11

When I'm reading them I feel safe and comfy. Which I suppose is ironic since the whole series is about battling a dark lord. It's just that when I pull out a Harry Potter book and start reading, nothing can touch me, and I guess, in a weird way, I feel loved.