One of the most amazing works of art ever written. The series is by J.K. Rowling. A very complex, dark, and brilliant series, despite idiots saying it is
1. "gay"
2. "retarded"
3. "just for kids"
4. "A low level"
Even though they have most likely never read it. Movies DO NOT count.
If you think Harry Potter is one of the first two things on thhe numbered list, then you have not read it.
If you think it is one of the laast two, then you have not read it, or you have not read it carefully enough at all.
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A character from the well known series by JK Rowling. The stories center around Harry who was nearly killed by an infamous wizard named Voldemort (He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named/You-Know-Who) when he was a baby. Instead, Voldemort was stripped of his powers but not before he killed Harry's parents. The books are his adventures through the wizarding school Hogwarts with his best friends Hermione Granger and Ronald Weasley.

The series of books so far are:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

The books are currently being made into movies. The last installment is supposedly due out in 2007.
"Dear Mr. Potter, we are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Soon, you and your schoolmates will join us here, and your education in the magical arts will begin."

-Harry Potter's letter of acceptance to Hogwarts
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not good, not bad, just plain average literature. has no real artistic merit and nothing new to say about life, but at least it gets children reading.
the builder's daughter reads harry potter instead of smoking crack
by jenas November 28, 2003
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Childs book series. I've read them all, and don't recall a single incident of swearing, whoever said 'they curse more than my older brother' what the fuck? Is your older brother a nun? Good for getting little kids to read. Anyone who has ever read a real book and picks up Harry Potter expecting an adults book will feel insulted by their conescendingly simple plotlines, underdeveloped characters and childish language.
H4RRYP0TT3ROWNZ123: You just don't like Harry Potter because you can't read!
NormalPerson: Fuck off.
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An excellently written series of seven books from the author J.K. Rowling, following the journey of Harry Potter and his two best friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. Most often criticized by people who consider them "childish". However, these books contain substance (unlike many other fantasy novels for children and teens. *cough* Twilight *cough*) and they have an excellent plot that keeps the readers entertained and enthralled. This series should be considered the most influential series to hit bookshelves in the past 20 years.
"Harry Potter has not only opened out minds to the true value of kindness, it has taught us that friendship and love will always prevail"
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A series of books, written entirely by J.K. Rowling, that plots a boy named Harry who was orphaned when his parents were killed by Voldemort. The first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, starts off as Harry finds out how his parents were killed and his first year into Hogwarts. Each of the 7 books is another year and adventure into Hogwarts with Harry and his 2 best friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.

The series is also being made into movies.
Actor Daniel Radcliffe plays Harry, Emma Watson plays Hermione Granger, and Rupert Grint plays Ron.

This book is one of the best wizard/fantasy books ever made on the planet. ;D
"Have you read the newest Harry Potter book lately?" exclaimed Lizzie. "No, instead I just watch the movies," said Daniel. "But the movies aren't as good as the books!" Lizzie explained.
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A pretty much awesome series of books by J.K. Rowling. The 6th book is the best one out, where you find out what Horcruxes are. If you don't know what Horcruxes are, YOU ARE A FUCKIN BITCH! LOL just kidding, but either read the goddamn books or wait 3 years for the movie to come out. The 6 books are:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was the 7th highest grossing movie of all time. Not suprisingly, all 4 Harry Potter movies so far are in the top 20. Here is the list:

1. Titanic (1997) $1,835,300,000
2. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) $1,129,219,252
3. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) $968,657,891
4. Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) $922,379,000
5. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) $921,600,000
6. Jurassic Park (1993) $919,700,000
7. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) $892,194,397
8. Shrek 2 (2004) $880,871,036
9. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) $866,300,000
10. Finding Nemo (2003) $865,000,000
11. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) $860,700,000
12. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) $848,462,555
13. Independence Day (1996) $811,200,000
14. Spider-Man (2002) $806,700,000
15. Star Wars (1977) $797,900,000
16. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) $789,458,727
17. Spider-Man 2 (2004) $783,577,893
18. The Lion King (1994) $783,400,000
19. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) $756,700,000
20. The Da Vinci Code (2006) $740,874,848
by George Woodard July 27, 2006
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