Happy World Book Day

[Ali]

Happy World Book Day!

The Harry Potter phenomenon is still alive and well - in Reading, UK 
at least.

The children at my daughter's primary school had to dress up as a 
book character today in honour of World Book Day. The school seemed 
to resemble Hogwarts this morning, with numerous Harrys and 
Hermiones. I've never seen so many cloaks, wands and witches hats off 
a film set. My daughter was up and dressed by 7am, whereas I'm 
normally trying to force her into her clothes an hour and a half 
later.

It has made me wonder though, what has happened to all the other book 
characters? Do the children who first fell in love with Harry 5 years 
ago still like him, or is he now uncool? As an adult, my friends have 
always thought I was mad for loving the Potterverse so much, but 
unlike teenagers, I'm not so influenced by peergroup pressure.

Are teenagers still allowed to like Harry? 

Ali

(In a speculative mood)