It can be argued that no book has truly captured the hearts and minds of a generation like Harry Potter. It was probably the first time parents across the world had to tell their kids to "put down that damn book."
The "Harry Potter" books have left an impressive legacy. "Potter" cast a spell worldwide as the books flew off the shelves in record numbers.
Harry Potter is the boy wizard, someone with whom our generation has grown up. We have transitioned from children to young adults looking to Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger for courage, guidance and advice.
If you feel the need to pick up your Harry Potter books and reread them in anticipation of the last movie making its way to theaters, you're not alone.
With the release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II" on Friday, an era is coming to a close. And fans worldwide are wondering what their lives will be like post-Potter.
The magical world of Harry Potter is colliding with the magical world of Twitter. Here are a couple accounts you may want to be on the lookout for.