A classic

[bzbbaba]

No: HPFGUIDX 179331

Barry wrote:
>
 
> Many of us have expressed disappointment at the HP series, mostly
> because DH left so much unanswered. I was wondering whether because 
of this that HP will endure or not? Will the current crop of readers 
refer the next generation to it?

bzbbaba replies:

I feel it will endure for quite some time.  I know that I will 
certainly refer young readers to the series and HP has entered our 
culture to a great extent with attempts to ban the books, popular 
movies, video games and all the other books adjacent to the series 
(those written by other authors trying to explain the books).

True, the wtiting and plot aren't the most scintillating at times but 
I believe these instances are in the minority and mostly JKR is spot-
on with her writing and characterization.  A young man I was talking 
to last night said the Harry Potter series was a "stepping stone" to 
other fantasy books.  I would have to say I agree with him; Harry 
Potter will serve as a "gateway book" to others.

Bev.