How far is too far?

[bohcoo]

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Saitaina" <saitaina at f...> 
wrote:
> This groups...being what it is, I thought
> would be the best place to ask this question.
> 
> How far is too far when talking about Harry
> Potter?  How much should one be involved in
> this fandom, before it's bad for them?
> 
> I spend ten hours a day in this fandom, which
> seems like a lot.  
 
> So have I gone too far?  
 
> Saitaina
> ****



Bohcoo replies:
Hi, Saitaina. I know you are very familiar with the following words 
of wisdom from Dumbledore to Harry in Sorcerer's Stone: "It does not 
do to dwell on dreams and forget to live, remember that."

However, I do understand the comfort and security you derive from 
your lifestyle choices. I'm not suggesting you abandon those choices, 
just perhaps try to refine them a bit. There is no way to make these 
suggestions to you without sounding like I am some sort of know-it-
all -- and, please, please don't take them that way. Your post really 
touched me and I wanted to say these things to you in case they were 
of some help to you.

Perhaps there are things you could do to broaden your experiences a 
little, but still stay within your comfort zone. Why not take your 
interest in all things Potter to some new directions? Why not branch 
into some of the topics the books cover? Begin your own research 
project on the history of magic -- or the myths of dragons -- or the 
scientific validity of potions. Do you see? You can continue to 
indulge your "Harry Potter" passion while diversifying a bit to give 
yourself some variety and dimension. 

Every door you open holds an adventure on the other side. If you are 
more comfortable taking your adventures solo, go for it. Who knows 
what you may discover?

Best of luck to you,
Bohcoo