What would have been different in your life if you never read Harry Potter?

[dumbledore11214]

> Magpie:
> Oh, a lot. I was already in a fandom when I got into HP, but I've met 
> some really important people in my life through HP, and the whole 
> fandom conversation has made me write a lot--and I presented a paper 
> at a conference which I would never have dreamed I'd end up doing!
> 
> -m
>


Alla:

Ha, I am still annoyed when I think about it that I got sick before New 
Orleans and did not get to hear your presentation and see Ceridwen. 
Sigh.

Yeah, conventions are another thing which was a total novelty to me and 
which I so did not regret learning about.

My first one was in Canada in 2004. OMG, I was feeling soo intimidated 
and did not meet too many people ( But I got to meet Sheryll briefly, 
hehe)

So, I did not meet too many people there, but enjoyed presentations so 
much and meet a few people.

I said that already, I am sure, but Salem in 2005 was a BLAST. And that 
was because several people from HPFGU went there, so I enjoyed their 
company and presentations.

Sigh, I hope to go to Chicago, but even afraid to register well in 
advance - way too superstitious.

Alla