Hi everyone -- banning the books

[Michelle A. Tague]

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Carol: 
>> My name is Carol and you could say that I am a Harry Potter 
fan. I have read and seen every Harry Potter book and even seen 
all the movies that are out about him. 

Don't know if you heard about that woman that wants to ban the 
Harry Potter books, but I think she is crazy. She said that the 
books teach our kids witchcraft. I think she is nuts. <<


Michelle here:
Welcome, I'm relatively new as well.  I love hearing everyone's 
theories on this list...  this is a very high volume group...so 
hold on to your inbox!
 
It's amazing that people are so scared of the HP books.  I think 
that whatever can unify children across the globe with the joy of 
imagination, and the joy of reading... is a wonderful thing.
 
I actually watched a documentary about the world of Harry Potter 
(got it on netflix) and it was really fascinating to see where Jo 
could have and did pull a lot of her information that was put in 
the books.  That it wasn't simply just a fiction story...so much
truth or old folklore and mythology was also used.
 
Probably has been discussed on here but just sharing.
 
 
Michelle in Pennsylvania