Harry Potter a worthwhile series

[Catherine Peisher]

No: HPFGUIDX 33619


Lotus says:
<I am more than slightly confused as to the motivation of putting this
"essay"
on an HP fan list? I, for one, do not feel it appropriate.

First and foremost, please don't assume that everyone wants to raise their
children with "Judeo-Christian" ethics and viewpoints.

Secondly, if you are going to write a critical essay of HP or any other
books, it would serve you well not to be so opinionated. >

Lotus,
This site isn't just a fan list.  It is a site for adult discussion of the
Harry Potter series.  Adult discussions lend themselves to a much broader
range of topics than nitpicking and shipping.  Kimball was discussing the
first book's literary merit.  Shouldn't we, as adults who have read the
entire series, be able to respond to his/her critigue in an adult fashion?
If we just respond by saying that 'this shouldn't be posted here and you are
too close-minded' that doesn't promote valid discussion.  Any attempt to do
so seems like (forgive me) childish defensiveness due to a lack of a
resonse.

I have printed out Kimballs posting and will spend the weekend coming up
with a valid response. Kimball has raised some very good points.  I think I
can refute them, but it will take time to do it well.


catydid
who has enjoyed defending the books to some of her skeptical friends.