It’s crazy to think that a woman you have never met can have such an impact on your life. The author of the Harry Potter series has made such a large impact on so many lives of people all around the world.

There is something very special about the entering another world full of fantasy and adventure. The feeling Harry Potter fans receive when entering the wizarding world of Hogwarts through the flip of a page is indescribable. The books give readers the ability to escape from reality. It allows you to make connections with characters who you will sadly never get the chance to meet, but will always have by your side whenever you’re down. Harry, Ron, and Hermione will become your best friends and their enemies will become your own. You’ll believe the wizarding world is where you belong, and sometimes you might even convince yourself that it is your reality. All of these feelings would not be possible without JK Rolling, so on behalf of all HP fans, I would like to thank her.

Thank you for letting me choose my own house and position on the quidditch team.

Thank you for teaching me that love is magic.

Thank you for reassuring me that Hogwarts will always be my second home.

Thank you for the memories I made reading the books with my father when I was young.

Thank you for teaching me spells that would help me in Latin class.

Thank you for Dumbledore’s quotes that will forever inspire me to be a better person.

Thank you for expanding my imagination.

Thank you for the bragging rights every time I win a game of Harry Potter trivia.

Thank you for teaching me to be courageous.

Thank you for creating a place to escape during rough times.

And most importantly, thank you for my childhood.