Wizard.

I think it's fair to say that Harry Potter has caused quite a stir since J.K Rowling put pen to paper (or hand to keyboard) all those years ago. It has been translated into 67 languages, spawned several rip-offs, a fascination with magic and other worldly things (cue twilight) and been accused of encouraging satanism. 

What started off as a series of fantasy books featuring a 'scrawny, black-haired, bespectacled boy who did not know he was a wizard' became a massive global success. The films began a whole new world of opportunity as merchandise* sprang out of nowhere and the young actors and actresses were propelled into the spotlight. Even so, I'm not sure Harry Potter requires 'serious study'. 

Durham University think otherwise.

They have created a module based on Harry Potter and The Age of Illusion. Really. Read the news story for more information and if you need confirmation that I'm not lying. 

I loved Harry Potter as much as everyone else but is this a step too far?

*Have a look at some of these beauties

A Harry Potter beach towel

Professor Snape's Wand

I love this mug!

Although I might not think studying it is necessary, I do love a good quote so thought I'd leave a few here:

'Numbing the pain for a while will make it worse when you finally feel it'.

'It is the unknown we fear when we look upon death and darkness, nothing more'.

'Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?'

'If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals'.

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