Well, it's official, we have FINISHED the Harry Potter books and movies!!!!!!!!
We're super happy that we read them all and are even sad that they're done... now what do we read?! Since we can't continue on the journey with Harry, Ron, and Hermonine anymore, there will now be a void in our reading! What wonderful, magical and creative books, which inspire so much imagination! It was great that we were able to watch the movies after each book to help bring the story to life. Although we are much bigger fans of the books, the movies were well-done and gave as true of a representation of the books as possible.
One thing we were so happy about was that when coming to the end of the seventh and final book, we did not know what was going to happen. We were lucky to have been kept completely in the dark as to how the story unfolded - the ending was not spoiled and we were able to read with such anticipation and excitement as we turned the pages of the last few chapters. We needed to know.. does Harry survive.. does he die... what happens??! It was fun to not have any clue and to read about it with no idea of what was to come!
Now... we have to visit Florida (somewhere we've never been!) and see Hogwarts in person!!!
Overall, what an amazing, unique and fabulous series of books which have inspired, and continue to inspire, young people to read. It must be wonderful for J.K. Rowling to know that her books have encouraged so many people of all ages to pick up a book and read. Our Grandpa actually started reading Harry just before we did!! Oh, how reading unites us all!
Reading and education are a big part of this "Drive to 25" and we definitely chose a fantastic series to show our support to literacy.
Happy Reading... whatever it is you may be turning the pages of right now!
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