Romance Writers & Readers discussion

J K Rowling’s Harry Potter Series

The series took the world by storm. Her first book, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”, was real literary magic and enmeshed the reader. Her next two books were not that “magical”, but nevertheless still continued to enthrall the reader. Her balance four books were “ordinary” books. However, by then the reader was thoroughly hooked and continued to read till the very end of the very last chapter of the 7th novel.
I was one of those readers!

Harry Potter: Book or Movie?

The Harry Potter movies were magnificent and many came to know Harry Potter through them. Most of them never cared to read the books!
However, though I liked the movies, I liked the books much more. The "magic" of the books was not there in the movies. Moreover, it is difficult to condense in a movie all the stuff contained in a whole book.

I loved the books! Movies, too, but books! My son repeatedly read my hardbacks so I bought him his own paperbacks.

Abigail wrote: "I loved the books! Movies, too, but books!"

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Hmm, I have never read or watched any of the Harry Potter books, is that awful?! (◑_◑)

Nah, Princess Jane. You ain't a kid but Miss Rowling sure has some mad storytelling skills. I've been meaning to read something under her Robert Galbraith pseudonym. Yeahhh...

*bumps up unending TBR list*

Nah, not awful. You're only missing out on a cultural phenomenon, that's all. ;). (Said the woman who hasn't read 50 shades...)

Abigail wrote: "Nah, not awful. You're only missing out on a cultural phenomenon, that's all. ;). (Said the woman who hasn't read 50 shades...)"

Haha, and I've never read 50 shades either!

*raises hand* Never read Fifty Shades either. ;) I have read Harry Potter, though.

As much flack as Fifty received, I really enjoyed the read. Definitely not my fave of the subgenre but still pretty decent ^_^

Annie wrote: "As much flack as Fifty received, I really enjoyed the read. Definitely not my fave of the subgenre but still pretty decent ^_^"

I actually agree. I got to some points in the book where I couldn't handle it if she said that she loved him one more time, but other than that... sometimes smut is meant to be read at face value. That said, I could have done with some character tweaking!

As for Harry Potter - Absolute FAV!!!

Some of the Main Characters in the Series

Harry Potter is, of course, the hero of the series, the boy destined to finish off Lord Voldemort, the villain of the series.

Hermione Granger is the main heroine of the series. Though she comes from a "non-magical" family, she is a “know-all” of all things magical! Her knowledge of magic helps Harry a great deal in his quest to vanquish Lord Voldemort.

Ginny Weasley can also be termed a heroine of the series. She plays a vital role in the second book, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets". And, of course, she eventually marries Harry Potter.

Ron Weasley is Harry’s best friend and takes part in all his adventures, together with Hermione Granger.


Draco Malfoy is a “villain” of the series. He baits Harry continually throughout school and then, as an adult, he becomes one of the "dark lord's" supporters. However, at the very end he does appear to repent of his ways.