Self-contained worlds (was The proximity of the Potterverse)

[Amy Z]

Very interesting post, Dan . . . please ramble some more.  And yet 
another voice in my ear telling me to read Bleak House.  OK!  OK!  
I'm reading!

Annemehr wrote:

>thinking that Hogwarts does seem to be *my* way out, too -- 
> could that be why I want Harry to live in the end?

I feel that way too.  Now that I think about it, Harry's leaving 
Hogwarts would be almost as painful to read as his dying.  I probably 
won't be truly happy unless he becomes a professor and stays there.  
I know one thing--when the enormous oak doors close behind him, I'm 
planning to stay on their inside side.  Bye, Harry!  Have a good 
time!  See you at reunion!

Amy Z