(I hate J.K. with a passion and it’s unfortunate that she’s the author of such a great series). I read this book, and series, as a kid and it was my comfort. I can’t even begin to explain how much this book has saved me from my own reality sometimes. And with the movies in tow, I always had something to look forward to.

The story building, the universe, and everything that comes with it genuinely made me feel like I wasn’t alone in anything I did. This series is about people who are a little weird, but weird in their own right. It taught me to be courageous and stand in my truth even when I had to hide it sometimes. Rereading it sent me back to that joyful fantasy I made for myself as a kid.

It is something I’ll never forget.