For almost as long as I can remember Harry Potter has been a HUGE part of my family's life. We discovered the first book at a flee market in Hawaii and were instantly hooked! We waited in lines at midnight for all the books and movies (and dressed up of course). It would drive my mom crazy that all four of us needed our own books... we didn't want to have to wait for each other to finish. We would lock ourselves in our rooms and only come out for food until we had read every last page.
In high school my twin brother and I even helped start a quidditch team, went to Harry Potter World, dressed up for the last movies and sang "Mysterious Ticking Noise" in front of the entire theatre, joined pottermore.com, and never let go of the magic.
Sure...when the last book came out it truly felt like the end of an era. But the truth is that, the magic of Harry Potter will never die. Not as long as we continue on the legacy and spread the joy that it brings to future generations. We can help others be inspired by Harry, Ron and Hermione just like we were (and still are).
Today is July 31st A.K.A. Harry Potter's (and J.K. Rowling's) birthday! So I just wanted to take this moment and say Happy Birthday Harry! Thank you for always being there and teaching me all about the wonderful Wizarding World. Thanks for being my friend.
I honestly believe that in 50 years I will still be reading these amazing books. It will probably be a requirement for my children to read them...no exceptions. Then one day I can be like Allen Rickman when my children ask "after all this time?" and answer saying, "always".
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARRY! I will forever love you!
