Why do you like the wizarding world of Harry Potter?

Every journey begins with one step. Which step was it that brought you to the wizarding world of Harry Potter? When and how did you discover Harry Potter? Was it the books, the movies, something else? Did somebody drag you to the cinema to see one of the films with them and now you're the one who is obsessed with them? This is the place for you to share your stories with us!

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