The article, Part 3

[Danemead]

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From: Danemead
Subject: The article, Part 3
Date: 7/3/00 5:46 pm  (ET)

Part 3 of the AP article:

Harry doesn't start out as a happy little boy. When Rowling introduces
him, Harry has just been orphaned by his parents' murder. He lives with
relatives who loathe him.

And even when he escapes to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and
Wizardry, his troubles don't disappear. There are students he hates,
a professor who hates him, and attempts on his life by the evil wizard
who killed his parents.

There are class issues, with rich Draco Malfoy constantly belittling
Harry's poor friend Ron Weasley, and "race" issues between pureblood
wizards and those born to "Muggle," or non-magical, parents.

There are issues of conscience. Often, Harry has to break a raft of
school rules - or even risk his life - to do what he thinks is right. And
Rowling doesn't shy away from showing that actions have consequences,
that even when Harry is right, he can be punished for breaking the rules.

It may sound silly, but I think the books are somewhat inspiring.

Harry isn't perfect. He's good at certain things, like Quidditch, the
popular flying sport in the magical world. But he's not the smartest
student and manages sometimes to make everyone mad. Rowling makes him
human; he has faults, fears and struggles.

Who can't relate to that? The Potter books are so good because they're
so real.

So laugh if you like when you see me with Harry Potter in hand. You have
no idea what you're missing.

THE END!