HP as escapist children's literature (was Harry's DADA skill)

[potioncat]

No: HPFGUIDX 182709


>Julie: 
> I don't call the Harry Potter series "escapist children's
> literature" as an insult (and I'm not debating its merits
> in comparison to other escapist children's literature). I
> just think that is what it turned out to be, despite some
> impressions midstream that led me to see more potential
> pyschological and emotional depth than was actually delivered.
> And I would rather view the series as what it is than keep
> trying to invest all manner of deep meaning (and/or intent) 
> where it doesn't (IMO) exist. 

Potioncat:
Yeah. It's pretty darned good escapist children's literature. (That's 
books escaping children would read while on the lam, correct?)

I began reading the HP to my 3rd child after years of reading Boxcar 
Children, Animorphs, and the Bailey School Kids books. Oh, what a 
relief! Although I did enjoy the first six or so Bailey School books.

I like the language and the twists of HP. The adult characters do 
have to be absent at important moments, but they aren't idiots---and 
they're well written enough to be interesting. Another relief!
> 
> Julie,  (And I suppose there
> is always fanfic for some of those wishes ;-)

Potioncat:
I do hope so! yes indeed. I do hope so!