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‘Accio HP7’ and here comes my Harry Potter book 7 flying from the stores breaking open its hoods, landing on my hands. Hang on ! There is this store’s door that is restricting my book from liberation. And here goes, ‘Alohomora’ ! The doors break open and the book has finally reached it’s mistress.

Wow ! Imaginations running haywire. I might as well try writing a fantasy book ! Hold on friends, don’t panic ! I was just kidding ! Anyways, I’m sparing you from my ‘Cruciatus Curse’.

‘You are famous, Harry Potter’, informed Hagrid to Harry.

This prophetic remark in ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ is in every way a fact. The phenomenal success of Harry Potter makes it the most sought after book of this century.

What is so special in these books that it keeps its readers hooked to it?

‘Imperio’, that’s the spell J K Rowling has used on her readers. She keeps her readers spellbound to her books. Her adeptness in storytelling enthralls.

The entire series is a wonderful jigsaw puzzle distributed throughout the 6 books. All the books carry the hallmark of Rowling’s imagination.

What a mind blowing story with all the essential elements of love, hatred, passion, intensity, faith, friendship and bravery neatly packed in ! Every book has its own twists and turns that make it even more interesting.

Humor has always been part and parcel of all the books. In the 5 th book, Hermione teases Ron saying that he has an emotional range of a tea-spoon.

There is humor even in the darkest of scenes like Harry’s and Ron’s encounter with Aragog in the 2 nd book where Ron provides the necessary relief.

What happens to Harry, his friends and Voldemort is still a secret that is yet to be unleashed. The 7 th book, ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows’ is due for release tomorrow worldwide. Harry’s fate will be decided then.

Muggles, get ready for the Grand Finale and the racy encounter between Harry and Voldemort.

And the billion dollar questions to be answered-
Is Harry going to survive?
Is Dumbledore alive?
Is Snape on Dumbledore’s side?
Is Harry the Chosen one?

And lots of others !

Let’s wait and see !

Beware Voldemort ! Don’t go looking for your own grave. If at all you get to meet Harry, so much the better for him, so much the worse for you !

‘Avada Kedavra’ Voldemort !

The End.

Dated : July 20 2007 - on the eve of the 7 th book's release.