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

[Lynda Cordova]

No: HPFGUIDX 182714

Julie:
I think you hit the nail on the head, Carol. The story JKR wanted
to tell was the story of Harry the boy hero and his two friends
who save the world pretty much all by themselves.

Lynda:
This is why I've been so flabbergasted at the disappointment so many have
exhibited on this list. The story Rowling told is exactly the one I
expected. About a boy named Harry Potter who was saved from death when he
was a baby, grew up, went to a school of magic and carried out his destiny.
To save the world. I didn't really care about the ministry, or all the
subplots. I wanted to read Harry's story. . .and that was exactly what I
got. In seven installments. Of course, with seven books, there's going to be
a lot of extra stuff, but that's what it is. Extra stuff! Not central to the
story but peripheral.

Lynda


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