[HPFGU-OTChatter] Happy World Book Day

[Jennifer R. Wilson]

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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
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You've brought up a very good question!  I am answering this only from the point of view of having a teenage sister.  

She's told me that in her junior high, they're not allowed to take book tests over the Harry Potter books.  So, I'd say from a school's point of view that they're trying to force the kids to read other books.

She tells me she doesn't talk much about liking Harry at school, because her friends ignore her.  

But once she comes home-she writes fanfiction, she is totally into Harry Potter.  That's the only books she'll read with ease.  She's brilliant, just HATES to read.  

I think maybe it may be this particular school that isn't so fond of him--but it's possibly also the age.  If the teenagers admit they like him--they fear they won't fit in.  

I've probably rambled on long enough, but this is my take on things :)  Your daughter's school sounds awesome for what they did though!

Jennifer


 



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