20 years ago tomorrow (26th June 1997) the first Harry Potter book, The Philosopher's Stone, was published. The rise to fame of this character, his friends, his enemies, Hogwarts, magic, evil and Ford Anglias (maybe) and, of course, JK Rowling is legendary. To my shame, I haven't read any of he books, but I am one of many captured by the films. Not the same thing you might say and I guess you'd be right. |
Have a read of Rosa Silverman's take on the phenomenon in the Telegraph. If you fancy an altogether different take on the whole HP thing, then take a look at this article in The Guardian.