The renowned book and movie series about The Boy Who Lived is a huge part of this generation. So huge, that often times when I meet someone and they tell me they haven't read the books or seen the movies, I'm slightly shocked and upset. Hopefully someone else can relate to the 18 things below and prove that I'm not as crazily obsessed with it as I think I am.
1. You know what your house and wand would be.
Just recently, Pottermore brought back the quiz that tells you what house you would be in and what type of wand you would have. Hufflepuff wasn't what I was expecting to get, but I'll take it. Plus, a badger is a pretty cute mascot to have.
2. You're still waiting for the day you receive your letter.
I just keep telling myself that mine got lost in the mail along the way. It has to be out there somewhere, right? Right?!
3. You've always wondered what it would be like to play Quidditch.
Except unlike Harry, you don't want to swallow the snitch, lose all the bones in your arm or almost crash to the ground because of dementors.
4. You own Harry Potter themed clothing and items.
I'm a proud owner of a replica of Harry's wand and several themed t-shirts.
5. In fact, you even dressed up as one for Halloween one time.
Ignore my awkward smile, I had just lost a tooth. But still, shoutout to my mom for making the entire costume (minus the wand and cauldron). It's still my favorite Halloween costume by far.
6. The number 394 will always make you think of Snape.
7. April Fool's Day isn't just a day for jokes.
Happy birthday Fred and George Weasley! They would have been 38 this year. Well, only George would have been.
8. Even in other films, the actors will always be their respective characters from the movies.
9. You've always wanted to ride a hippogriff.
One of my favorite scenes in the entire series takes place in the third movie, "The Prisoner of Azkaban," when Harry rides Buckbeak around the Hogwarts grounds. I will forever want this to happen (even though rationally I know it never will.)
10. You want your own Marauder's Map.
Imagine there being one for your college. You'd be the most powerful person on campus and the majority wouldn't even know it because it'd be your own little secret.
11. You justify eating chocolate because it means there are dementors around.
Dementors take the happiness out of the room, so when you're sad, it definitely means that there's a dementor there. Remus Lupin taught us that eating chocolate can make you feel better, so don't feel any regret about eating chocolate.
12. Speaking of dementors, you wonder what your patronus would be.
Sure, there are quizzes out there to tell you, but still, you wonder what your actual one would be.
13. "Harry Potter Weekend" on FreeForm (previously ABC Family) is your favorite.
They happen pretty often, but hey, I'm not complaining. Time to park myself in front of the TV and marathon the series (for the countless time).
14. You want to visit Hogsmeade.
The Christmas card looking town is filled with places you'd love to go, like Zonko's Joke Shop and Honeydukes.
15. Always.
Just the word hits you with a wave of emotions. After all this time?
16. When someone tells you to wait, your reaction is automatically:
17. You're hesitant to eat jelly beans.
Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans come in literally every flavor imaginable, and sometimes, you don't want to take the risk of getting a dirty sock when you're expecting buttered popcorn.
18. It's your go-to book to read or movie to watch.
Whatever mood you're in, Harry Potter can always make it better.