Harry Potter

As of 2013 there were 450 million Harry Potter books printed globally, meaning there was a Harry Potter book per ever 15 people. This book to person ratio is probably comparable to Grecian citizens who heard Homer’s Odyssey, one of the more prominent myths created by the epic poet. In modern times fantastical novels, such as those in the Harry Potter series, have acquired the same prestige as ancient myths and serve some of the same purposes through their entertainment of the general populous. These

child heroes who are very often neither hero nor villain, but a wild, subversive combination of both” (258). These characteristics are also true of Coraline and Harry Potter, as they are presented as imperfect, but ultimately find the power within themselves to save what is important to them. Children readers are empowered by Coraline and Harry because they identify with these ordinary children and feel as if they can also make a difference in their lives, as the characters defeat the evil in theirs

world is Harry Potter. Harry Potter is a feature film series based on the Harry Potter novels by author J. K. Rowling. In a general word,

The Harry Potter series is currently one of the highest-grossing movie franchises of all time. This phenomenon has sparked midnight movie release parities, apparel for every installment of the franchise, and a following of avid Harry Potter fanatics. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is the fifth movie installment in this world renowned phenomenon written by J.K. Rowling. This film was directed by David Yates, produced by Warner Brothers Entertainment Inc., and released in the late summer

mostly because they just seemed to drone on for a while. However, that changed when I was 9 years old and when I was encouraged to read Harry Potter. It had took a little bit of coaxing, because I remembered watching the movie when I was little, and for some reason I was scared of it, but I’m not sure why I was so scared. When I had actually read the book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was the first novel I read all the way without getting bored, and I loved it so much as a child. The fantasy

fictional world of Harry Potter Giants are vicious creatures that have killing in their nature, house-elves are born into slavery and compelled to serve a wizarding family until they die, and mudbloods (wizards born by non- magical parents) are untalented low class wizards, which are unworthy of representing the wizarding community. Now although all these statements might ring true in the ears of many wizards these statements are questioned and all proven unjust throughout the Harry Potter series. Throughout

Running Head: Concepts of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s stone      Within the story of Harry Potter there are many concepts to be noted. This book is interesting and very different from any other book. These many concepts will tell you about some of these strange things that goes on.      Shortly after Harry was born a villain called Voldermont killed his parents. Somehow Harry did not die from Voldermont, but not only did he live, he almost

was still thinking about the Harry Potter ride, I was so scared, I could barely talk. My mom asks me ¨You ok, Ev?¨ I simply nod as we get in the elevator. We walk past the Ifly machine then the gift shop, I see the king kong and the huge guitar. We make it to security, we finally gave our tickets to the clerk and went in. When I walk in I see a man in a directors chair, with studio lights above him and a man next to him, holding a microphone. we walk to the Harry Potter world place. I see Hogwarts

If you have never read the Harry Potter series by acclaimed novelist J.K. Rowling, then you are missing out a thrilling story full of adventures and laughter, perfect for all ages (but mainly children). Assuming you’ve read the book at some point in your life (or seen the movie, if you’re one of those people), you would know all about the antagonist-turned-hero Severus Snape. He held one of the most complex storylines, with a single chapter changing the view of almost every reader. “Almost”, as in

a lot about. For me, that subsection is Harry Potter. While I am quite friendly with many people who are well versed in the fiction and mythology of the book series, I myself have never gone deep into this world of fans. Yet, there is a major group of my fellow students who identify as “Potterheads.” Not knowing a great deal about this community and their ways of interacting with one another, I decided to go to a meeting of Chapman University’s Harry Potter club, the Chapman Marauders to answer a