Because I feel this topic is much more important than other things I have promised to post about, it has been moved up to top priority of blog topics.
J.K. Rowling is a genius. A literary genius. No. Not just a literary genius. She might just be the most talented and imaginative woman in the whole world. No, that doesn't do it justice either. I won't say she's God, because I don't feel like inviting him to smite me today, and well, I don't know if God would be British anyhow. I think that'd cause Clint a serious lapse in religion, if he imagined God speaking in British accent. Ok, so she's not God. But she's darn close.
She's a genius.
For those of you who have read the Harry Potter series/adventure/saga/journey, you (hopefully) know what I am talking about. Or maybe the series hasn't affected your life in the way it has affected mine. If that is the case, you have problems and I pity you. And for those of you who have NOT read the gloriousness that is Harry Potter...I have two words for you.
Do. It.
...now. That's technically three words. But I mean it! You need to read these books! I'll give you the same wager I gave everyone else in my life who I conned into reading these books...read the first one. That's all. Read the first one and if you don't like it, I will never hassle you again. I honestly believe that it cannot be done. There is no one in this world who can read the first book attentively and not want to continue. So far, at least, my theory has not been disproved.
I am by no means new to the wonderful world of Harry Potter. Nope. Not even a little bit. I started reading the books nearly 10 years ago and have followed them loyaly every step of the way. When the 7th book came out, I had it special ordered to arrive at my doorstep the morning of its release. I am dedicated. And obsessed. Since I started re-reading the entire series for the 3rd time, I realized that I am not only having Harry Potter themed dreams...but most of my daily thoughts revolve around the characters' lives. I catch myself daydreaming about Ron and Hermione's blossoming relationship...about Harry and Ginny and the rest of the Weasley family...imagining all of them as adults, far beyond the scope of Voldemort and Dumbledore's time.
Embarrassing? Yes. And don't think for a second that I think it's normal, because I'm pretty sure it's not. But you know what? I just don't care.
Let he (or she) without shame (or embarrassment of a teenage-esque infatuation) cast the first stone!
Sick, Snow, Sounds, Spring
4 weeks ago
I am SO with you on J.K. I haven't read the series more than once, but all it took was the first book and I was hooked! Her imagination and ability to convey it to the rest of us is absolutely phenomenal.
ReplyDeleteSamesies. I think JK is proof of God. For SURE.
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