Yes, it is about Harry Potter

I know, all you have heard about for days is Harry Potter. But I finished reading the last book last night and am a little sad it is over (not that she did not leave it open for other books if she wanted).

I like the books because of the way she writes. She paints such great pictures in my head. It seems like I am watching a movie while I am reading. And she creates such great anticipation that I find myself skimming sometimes so that I can find out what happens. The really are worth and fun to read if you have not read them yet.

If I could talk to Ms. Rowling, I would ask her a few questions.

1. Did she have all of this planned out from the beginning or did each book come along on its own? They intertwine so well and it makes perfect sense. I am impressed.


2. What inspired her themes? I like what she has to say but what brought on the need to say it (more on her themes below)


3. What changed as she was writing? Did the books take her somewhere she did not plan on in the beginning?

What would you ask her?

I also like the books for the themes she has chosen. Here are a few I see.

1. Loyalty - In both friendship and work, this is a quality to be proud of having. Even when it is hard and not popular, you should not abandon people and ideas.


2. Friendship - This can be so valuable. It can save you and hold you up when you need it.


3. Family - Do not take them for granted.


4. Doing the right Thing - I am impressed with how she deals with this theme. She demonstrates that it is not (and often is not) always easy to do. But that it would be worse if you did not do it. And that there will always be support for it in the end.


5. Death - It is a part of life and not to run from it. If you run from it, you will never live. Once you accept it, your life will be changed and less scares you.


6. Choices - What I feel is the strongest theme of this book. I love how she continually reminds us that we define our lives. Our choices make us who we are. And once you live that way, your life will be enriched.

What are your thoughts on her themes? What is your favorite message from them?

Thank you, Ms. Rowling, for your books. I have truly enjoyed reading them and look forward to reading them to my kids.