I know, being a grown up Potterhead might be a bit strange to some, but I loved the books and films as much as my son did growing up. I love knowing there is still that small child in me who still loves such stories and I look forward to taking my small grandson into the Potter world for him to enjoy. I think younger ones need to be inspirted by the heroes and heroines within those pages, always to be brave and courageous and always stick to what you believe is right. And just out of interest - Leadenhall Market from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone when Hagrid takes Harry shopping in Diagon Alley. And around the corner from here is the actual Leaky Cauldron. Not nearly as creepy looking in the films and it's actually an opticians, but it's the Leaky Cauldron I promise! It's no good. I have to watch The Philosopher's Stone now.馃
You are not alone. In fact, I wasn't sure about purchasing this series of books at first, but then my son's paternal grandmother became a fan and said that she LOVED the books.
I purchased all of them, and in my sized down living situation, I kept only those books which were special to me, and this series was among them.
My daughter received the first HP book as a present, and at the time that was the only one written. I read it out loud to her, and I was as hooked as she was.
As time went by, JK Rowling churned out book after book, and my daughter grew older. She no longer wanted me to read them to her, as she was happy to read them on her own.
But guess what? I asked for each book after she was done with it!
