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The first Harry Potter book was released and since then it has developed into a hugely popular multi-million dollar franchise with books, movies, spin-off series, and merchandise being sold all over the world.
The magical world of Harry Potter continues to live on many years after it first entered the muggle world.
The incredible success that is linked to this franchise leaves many people questioning just what it is that has made Harry Potter so popular, was there a magic potion or just what does this series have that makes it so loved?
In this piece, we delve into some of the many reasons that Harry Potter became and remains so hugely popular.
About Harry Potter
Harry Potter is a book series written by J.K. Rowling.
There are seven novels in total in the series and the books follow the life of a young wizard named Harry Potter as he goes through education at Hogwarts School of witchcraft and Wizardry.
The first book was published in 1997 and the last book was published in 2007. The first book was the first glimpse of the success this series would find as it quickly became a bestseller.
The books have been translated into many different languages around the world.
The term Pottermania was coined in 1999 to describe the popularity that was related to the Harry Potter series and there were parties held to celebrate the publish dates of each installment of the book series.
The books are easy to read and enjoyed by fans of all ages.
Below we look at some of the reasons why Harry Potter became so popular and how it continues to maintain popularity so many years after the first book was released.
Reasons Why Harry Potter Is So Popular
Below are some of the contributory factors to the continued popularity of Harry Potter.
Escape From Reality
One of the main reasons why this story is so loved is because the world of Harry Potter offers an escape from reality.
Anyone can immerse themselves in the magic of Hogwarts and with the books so perfectly written you can visualize everything in your mind’s eye as you read.
The depth given to each description in the book series makes Harry Potter seem very real and this is why people cherish these books as they may have offered an escape from a difficult time.
Relatable Cast
The collection of characters in Harry Potter is crafted so that they are like real friends or enemies to not only the characters but also to the readers.
Readers are very invested in the characters and their love of this relatable cast makes people want to progress along with the story and read each book or consume any other mediums that they can, such as theater production or movies.
The language used in the books is easy to understand making the reading experience simple and allowing readers to focus on the world they are consuming rather than what a word means. This is why the books are consumed by readers of all ages.
Stopped At A Good Point
With many book series, they can sometimes be dragged out and interest can dwindle as storylines become more watered down to try and stretch them out.
J.K. Rowling perfectly executed the book series both in its length and how storylines were wrapped up.
This ensured that interest was held as each book was a perfect continuation of the previous. If the books had continued further the joy of Harry Potter could have been ruined.
Scope For Spin-Offs
After J.K. Rowling wrapped up the book series there was still plenty of scope for spin-offs to be created that would receive great success also.
Spin-offs from the book series include Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them which were brought out just five years after the end of the Harry Potter series.
Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them is based on a book that J.K. Rowling wrote in 2001, which is a book referenced in the first Harry Potter book, The Philosopher’s Stone.
Transition To Silver Screen
From the auditioning process to the production and release of each Harry Potter movie there has always been mass attention given to each movie.
The casting of the movies was hugely important as it gave audiences the opportunity to see the much-loved book characters as physical people.
The movies were huge successes and continue to be played as reruns on television. Harry Potter World, in the United Kingdom, has a lot of the set and props from the films and the success of both is hugely interlinked.
Transition To The Stage
In 2016 the story of Harry Potter infiltrated the world of theater through the stage production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
This play was written by Jack Thorne and is presented in two parts, meaning the audience attends a matinee and evening show to see the full story.
The play premiered in London’s West End and has since been performed on Broadway. The play continues to be popular and has had a continuous run in London since its premiere in 2016.
Having the story of Harry Potter transformed into a new form has given people a new way of experiencing the story through the medium of theater.
Final Thoughts
We believe that our list above features the majority of the contributory factors to the continuous popularity related to Harry Potter.
As spin-offs continue to be created the magical world of Harry Potter will continue to reach people of all ages for many years to come.
With theme parks, fan conventions, costumes, books, and spin-off series there is a huge range of ways to consume the world of Harry Potter.
The Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Special, Return to Hogwarts, also resurfaced the love many have for this series, and sales of the books have picked up again since with a new decade of fans beginning to indulge in one of the most successful franchises in the world.
I first had the idea for Seeking A Good Book when I was in college and everyone would come to me for book recommendations. More often than not, everyone I recommended a book to would always come back with a glowing review of it.
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