Delilah
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I'm currently reading the Harry Potter series for the first time as a 38 year old woman. When the book came out, I was 9 and not at all a reader or into witchcraft and wizardry.
Harry Potter obviously became a cultural phenomenon and I found myself prI'm currently reading the Harry Potter series for the first time as a 38 year old woman. When the book came out, I was 9 and not at all a reader or into witchcraft and wizardry.
Harry Potter obviously became a cultural phenomenon and I found myself pretending I'd read it. People would ask "What house are you?" and I'd say "Oh, I'm Hufflepuff." having literally no idea what that meant but being too embarrassed to admit I'd never read the books or watched the movies. Kind of like when too much time has elapsed to ask a distant co-worker her name after working there for years.
Any who, I started reading at the beginning of Fall, with a goal to finish them all before the end of 2026. I'm currently on book 4: The Goblet of Fire and loving the world of Harry Potter!
It's been a daily treat to "go to Hogwarts" everyday after work - so much so that I've started to slow my reading progress because I don't want to finish them. What will I read next?!
Things I love about the series: the cozy atmosphere, the magical learning process (What's a Mandrake? and how would a werewolf act if he was a teacher?) I also love the weather in the books. It's matching my current weather in Eastern Washington at the moment. I love the relationship building between these very tangible characters; how Mrs. Weasley has basically adopted Harry. I even want to see Nevil Longbottom evolve as a character. I think I even enjoy the easy-read writing style. Maybe because I'm not that great of a reader, but these are quick reads.
I'm pretty invested, but I don't know what to read next? Any and all recommendations kindly appreciated. ...more
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