Why I love HPFGU

[Jo]

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at y..., John Walton <john at w...> wrote:
> In the spirit of sharing what we think makes our fandom and our 
groups
> fantastic, I'm going to share too. In fact, I encourage all older 
list
> members to do so -- it's sometimes tough to share a spirit of 
community when
> we have a sudden influx of new members, so let's hear why you're 
here.
> 


I seldom post, although I spend as much time as possible lurking.  
Being an elementary teacher, I am never without someone to talk 
to about Harry Potter, but talking to 10-year-olds and talking 
to adults are definately two different worlds. As much as I enjoy 
reading the posts on the main list, this OT list is even better for 
me because it is like chatting with friends. We talk about a multitude 
of subjects but with the common perspective of seeing things through 
the joy of Harry's magical world.  In many ways we are a support group 
for each other. We get support from each other for things like lost 
kittens, sick relatives, depressing jobs, and dashed dreams. We cheer 
together when we find the perfect wizard teddy bear, secure movie 
tickets, and celebrate birthdays. This has been a wonderful family for 
me. That is saying a lot since I have a wonderful family out there in 
the real world too. 

Let me just add my "AMEN" to loving this community.

Professor Phlash

(I do take exception to the "older list members" comment. I have only 
been a part of this group since early summer, so I may not qualify 
as an "older list member," but as far as I can tell I have got to be 
one of the "oldest members" on this list.)  ;o)