An Israeli girl reads a copy of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" after buying it at the book's launch in Tel Aviv July 21, 2007. ELIANA APONTE/RTR/Newscom. Find it at Newscom: rtrltwo428573.
Editor’s note: With the release of the final Harry Potter movie on Friday, FocalPoint has a four-part series focusing on the impact Harry Potter has had on its fans of both the books and movies the world over. This is the first post.
The release of the movie Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 this Friday marks the end of an era. For many of us who have grown up with Harry, the rolling of the final credits will be a bittersweet moment. But it is fun to look back at the series, the journey that turned a small orphan boy with strange powers into a beloved worldwide phenomenon. And what a journey it has been! Continue reading →