Stupefied in Enchantment

I have just finished Harry Potter.

That statement itself explains everything that I am thinking right now. Some people may say that it is ridiculous to be so moved by a book - and especially such a popularized book such as the magnificent Harry Potter. But I tend to disagree with these people - for these are the people who do not recognize all the incredible joys and wonderments that are readily availible to us. Okay, I may be a bit sensitive and passionate towards things that others do not even regard - but I speak the truth when it comes to simple pleasures in life. Never have I been so animated and installed by pages of words arranged in an ingenious form to create such an absurd, yet enticing, story about good, evil, love, hate, loyalty, betrayal, humor, and tragedy...it's purely genious. I am still stunned by this.

I love drawing myself away from the troubles of the world today to enter a truly fictionous (or non-fictionous) and captivating world. Whether I am referring to stepping inside the gates of Hogwarts or revisiting the excitements of Paris a century ago in history books...I get this sense of comfort and relief, forgetting my perils that lay before me in the present. But, contradictily, I also find itimacy immersing myself in today's society, observing and reacting with people living in the 21st century. People are fascinating to me, and I love being around them. Some may say that they do not believe me, aesthically seeing my shy qualities and introverted nature. But, they are mistaken - I may not be the loudest one in the group, but I find comfort being around others who acknowledge me. I rarely like sitting alone or working individually - I'd much rather be with people and share ideas, thoughts, and feelings. However, I don't want to be considered "just another person" within a group of people...but rather "that particular person" in a group of really great friends. I love intimacy and conversing with a certain group of people, and getting to really know these people rather than just catching their names. It all makes sense - I have grown up knowing a really tight-knit group of people, and so it clearly shows that I am attracted to that sort of relationship. There is no questioning that I undoubtingly prefer going to a small liberal arts school than an overcrowded state university. I'd rather know people on a personal basis as opposed to just an objective acquaintance.

I would refer to myself as the Ron Weasley...I am the devoted and caring friend. I am not the extremely daring and extroverted Harry Potter nor am I the apprehensive (although very brilliant) Hermoine Granger. These are what the wonders of J.K. Rowling do to me...they spur my mind to engage and think.