When entering the contest, Matthew explained his attraction to Harry Potter. "I love reading Harry Potter because I enjoy all his adventures and wish that I had a pet owl and could go to a school like Hogwarts." His mother Sandra added, "Matthew and I have read the books together and I am also a big fan, so having the chance to be in London for the launch of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is a great thrill for both of us."