Harry Potter...

Harry Potter brings back some bittersweet memories for me.

When it first came out, I was in 2nd grade. Our teacher, Ms. Anderson would read it out loud sometimes, and we'd be so amazed at what she was telling us... a school full of kid wizards doing amazing tasks we'd only dreamt of doing.

Now, Harry Potter has finished his last adventure, and it all comes flooding back to me. How in 5th grade I chose Harry Potter over my best friend. Maybe I didn't know I was hurting her or what not, but it's still pains me. I haven't forgiven myself for it.

Harry Potter was one of those books. That changed alot of things. Has anyone noticed the sudden boom in fantasy books for children after Harry Potter? Harry Potter resurrected the children's and teens fantasy genre. I remember my 8th grade days where I'd have a new book everyday, and I'd finish it by the end. The Library was, and still is, my favorite place in the whole world. Harry Potter helped me learn to love all that was fantasical and that was book.

But Harry Potter... I grew out of it. I no longer wished to read it after the 5th book. It became to... spoiled. I turned my interest elsewhere: to dragons of Eragon, the magic of Japanese anime, and the tangible power of video games.

But Harry Potter will always hold a special place in my heart. I will never forget what it has taught me.

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Anyways, I've been watching this new series called Romeo x Juliet. And may I say, it is completely breathtaking. I have never been so captivated by such an amazing heroine as Juliet is. Shakespeare's amazing play has transformed into a masterwork anime of such originality it blows you away.

I really hated Tybalt in the play. And now, you almost die from loving him so much. Not only is he the BEST LOOKING GUY ON THE SHOW, but he is KICK ASS. Benvolio, I still love from the play and in the series, and this Romeo is not as... well brash. He is much more gentle towards Juliet and everyone else in my view. Start watching it here: http://www.tv-links.co.uk/show.do/3/3629. It is only up to episode 7, but it totally blew my mind when I saw it. And it will blow anyone else's too.

... Err, I believe I'm done for the moment. >.>;