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[grindieloe <andie@knownet.net>]

No: HPFGUIDX 48850

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, srsiriusblack at a... wrote:
Snuffles, wondering what other people think about this kind of rubbish


Me:
     Well Snuffles, I think you've said it all... it's simply 
rubbish.  Anyone who has read any of the Potter books must be able to 
see the deep rooted moral issues that penetrate each of them.  Harry, 
being the hero/main character, is constantly forced to deal with 
difficult issues in his life.  (Frankly, he deals with things better 
than many adults that I know.)  Being an educator, I know how 
important (and difficult) it is to teach children character 
education.  Harry is able to do that simply by being Harry. While he 
does occasionally break rules, which I've heard is a sore spot with 
some, he is a kid!  All kids tend to break rules now and again, but 
overall, Harry is a quality person that has excellent character. I 
don't understand why people who simply dislike the series feel the 
need to ban what I (and many others I'm sure) think of as a wonderful 
gift of quality literature.  Bottom line:  If they don't like Harry 
Potter (considering they have actually read the series and are not 
going on rumors), they don't have to continue to read it; just let 
the rest of us get on with our Potter adventures! 

grindieloe :)