1. My Love for Harry Potter

    This was done when I first watched the Harry Potter trailer for the last movie. :

    For the first time in forever, I cried on my mum’s shoulder…

    I just got around to calmly watching the Harry Potter trailer. I know I joke about it being over, and with it my life, but Harry Potter is literally what got me out of a terrible situation. I live in the ghetto…and reading was my way out of being just an average kid there. With it, I learned that I could go beyond what was expected of me, and that I was worth it.

    I’ve met many friend due to my love for it. It has enabled me to reach deep within myself and bring out my true self. Sure, many times I was taunted for being the nerdy kid with the thick book, glasses, and weird words…but I didn’t care. Harry Potter has been my life since I was little. I am now sixteen. I feel like the last part of my childhood has been stripped away. Many people don’t get that I’m not obsessed with Harry Potter, but that I have JK Rowling to thank for writing those books that inspired me to be a better person, to be someone in this world.

    As I write this, I’m crying. It’s childish to many, but these tears are complete honesty. I fell in love with Harry Potter at a young age. I have a kid, who I know won’t admit it now but he was a Potter fan too, to thank for introducing me to this magical world. I’m so glad that he did. Harry Potter molded my past, has kept reminding me of who I have to be in my present, and will be with me ‘till I die, and have passed on this gift of wonder to my kids. 

    I’m aware that many believe that my love for Harry Potter is crazy, but it’s okay. I love Harry Potter. I’m a geek. I’m a nerd. I’m a bookworm. I’m me, and I don’t care, because I grew up with these people. Harry taught me to be brave and willing to do what I believe to be right. Ron to be as outstanding as I could be because no one can shadow my gifts. Hermione to be smart, to never let anyone put me down because of it. These three have taught me the truth about a good friendship. I’ve learned about true love with these books. JK Rowling, thank you so much for writing that little idea that came to you on a train ride.