^agreed. I don't watch much tv anymore. And I've read the books so many times now I've lost count. There are so many books that you can only read once. But Harry Potter can be read over and over again, and not get boring.
And Ottery, you're a dork. But you're my dork, so it's ok! *grins* And stop being so evil to your Aunt! I'll sic Teddy on you...
I believe that HP does promote growth in children mentally, because the books are so interesting and in-depth. As you get older, you start seeing different and more meanings in so many areas that JK has written in the books. To children, some things may seem like fun and entertaining, but us older "Children" (I refuse to call myself an adult. I will always be a child. Like Peter Pan!) see the significance of whatever it is being there. I love that about JK's work. She's so amazingly talented. I wish she'd share some of that talent with me!