Day 30 - What Affect Has Harry Potter Made On Your Life And How Much Does It Mean To You?So today concludes my 30 day
Harry Potter challenge, and I hope that you feel like you now know me a bit better than you did before. I could write a novel on how
Harry Potter has affected me, but because I've already touched on that notion in earlier posts I'll try and condense it tonight. I was raised on the
Harry Potter series, I grew up with them. As Harry discovered this new world filled with magic and wonder, so did I. I hated Draco Malfoy and was highly suspicious of Snape. I watched Ron and Hermione progressively move towards a relationship. I groaned every time Lockhart tried to give Harry advice. I immediately recognised just how amazing Remus was and what a great role model he would be. I was speechless when Cedric died, the death of an innocent teenager is never warranted. I instantly bonded with Tonks and wished that I could morph my hair pink. I cringed every time Umbridge cut Harry's hand. I was furious with Harry's vain attempts to stalk Draco. And I wept uncontrollably as I mourned the loss of my friends after the final battle. People may try to tell me that it's not real and that it didn't happen, but it did happen, I felt it all.
Harry Potter taught me so many important lessons, so much more than high school ever did. Harry taught me how to be a servant leader and the significance of sacrifice. Hermione showed me how to be logical and calm in the face of trials. Ron proved that humour and good spirit is important in every relationship. Tonks taught me that everybody deserves love and that I must always be myself. Remus taught me not to judge a book by its cover and that we must reach out to those on the edges of society. Severus showed me how to be unfailingly loyal. Sirius showed me the strength and power of friendship. Luna taught me that being different is good and not to care what others think. Neville proved that you should never underestimate someone or their abilities. Ginny showed me the strength and fire of fighting for what you want. This series fought against hate, oppression, prejudice and discrimination. In our world today, it is immensely important that we fight these things more than ever.
This era may be drawing to a close, but it will never be over for me. I feel so incredibly privileged that I got to live through this era, that I am a part of the
Harry Potter generation. When my children and grandchildren journey into this world, I'll be able to clearly share with them what it was like opening each book for the first time. That amazing moment when it felt like
The Deathly Hallows had been dedicated specifically to me. This series has changed me, and will continue to do so. Things will change when the final film is released, but it will never be finished. It has meant too much to me for me to ever let it go that easily. It's created itself a rather large space in my heart, in me, and that is never going to change.
Until next time fellow humans....
Day 29 - Did You Enjoy A Very Potter Musical?This makes me sound like a horrible fan, but I've only recently started watching it. The only reason I avoided it for so long was simply because my parents are rather strict and uptight when it comes to our downloads each month, so I never bothered. But I watched the first 5 scenes today, and plan on doing it like that until I've completed it, and the sequel. So far I've absolutely loved it, it is so hilarious I've been laughing uncontrollably. I love the idea and I very much look forward to the remainder of it.
Until next time fellow humans....
Day 28 - Do You Listen To Wizard Wrock? What Do You Think About It?I feel like a bad fan, but in all honesty, I've never been able to get into Wizard Wrock. I have two songs on my iPod, one I've only listened to several times, but the other is
End of an Era by Oliver Boyd and the Remembralls, and I've listened to it so many times I've lost count. I find the generalised concept of Wizard Wrock to be rather corny and cliche, I'm not a fan of songs that are simply stories with music attached. The only reason I love
End of an Era is because it resonates so deeply with how I feel about the ending of this era. It may be corny and silly, but it portrays my own thoughts, and that really affects me. I can understand why people like Wizard Wrock, and I wish I did, but it just isn't my thing. But
End of an Era speaks the feelings inside me, it is a beautiful portrayal of this magical world.
Until next time fellow humans....
