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Harry Potter Movies

Harry Potter Movies

 

Undoubtedly, Harry Potter Series have become hot cakes in the market in recent times, so do the Harry Potter Movies, but like any other very successful venture people have scandalized these Harry Potter Movies. We are not here to raise any concern or to enter into any debate like whether Harry Potter Movies are good or bad, but providing a common discussion excerpts from various popular people around the world.

 

"The premiere of Harry Potter Movies will lead to a whole new generation of youngsters discovering witchcraft and wizardry....Increasing numbers of children are spending hours alone browsing the internet in search of Satanic websites and we are concerned that nobody is monitoring this growing fascination." (Peter Smith, general secretary of the British Association of Teachers and Lecturers)[1]

 

Psychic Eye Book Shop manager cheers "the Harry Potter craze": "It's taken away a lot of the fear. People are more accepting of things like witchcraft and magic after Harry Potter came out. We find that we are a supporting environment for customers like that." (Mountain View Voice, CA, 7-26-02)

 

Before discussing Harry Potter Movies, let’s try to figure out who is this Harry Potter. He may have single-handedly fought the forces of evil, but now Harry Potter faces a real-life adversary - the schoolboy wizard is in trouble with teacher. One of Britain's biggest teaching unions has issued a stern warning to parents and teachers that J.K. Rowling's phenomenally successful creation could lead schoolchildren into the sinister world of the occult.

 

Peter Smith said, Children must be protected from the more extreme influences of the occult and be taught in a responsible and positive way the risks of journeying into the unknown.

 

At least one school, St Mary's in Chatham, a Church of England primary, has banned the Potter books from its library, and last week the UK's largest privately owned toy chain, the Entertainer, banned Potter merchandise from its shelves. Acknowledging he stood to lose around £500,000 in lost sales, co-owner Gary Grant said he was concerned children could be led into something 'out of hand'.

 

Smith said the ATL had a long-standing concern over children 'meddling in the occult'. 'Increasing numbers of children are spending hours alone browsing the internet in search of Satanic websites and we are concerned that nobody is monitoring this growing fascination,' he added.

 

However, the Department for Education said that they were not troubled by Pottermania. A spokeswoman said teachers could be relied upon to use their common sense if the subject was raised.[2]

 

Let’s see some more comments about Harry Potter Movies: The movie's foundation in fantasy, not reality, doesn't diminish its power to change beliefs and values. Imaginary (or virtual) experiences and well-written fantasies can affect the mind and memories as much, if not more, than actual experiences.[3] Designed to stir feelings and produce strong emotional responses, a well-planned myth with likeable characters can be far more memorable than the less exciting daily reality -- especially when reinforced through books, toys and games as well as movies. Small wonder Harry's fans have been counting the days until their next fantastic journey into Hogwarts' classes on sorcery, divination, potions and spells.

 

"But they hearkened not, nor inclined their ear, but walked in the counsels and in the imagination of their evil heart, and went backward, and not forward." Jeremiah 7:24

 

Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix takes the Harry Potter series into previously uncharted territory. While there's still a lot of fun to be had with this new Harry Potter book, there is more of a decidedly serious undercurrent than in past books. Harry and his friends are growing up, and author J.K. Rowling doesn't spare them the trials and tribulations of gaining more responsibility in the world. The darker side of Harry Potter first reared its head at the end of the fourth book in the series, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. At the end of this book, Cedric Diggory, a fellow student of Harry's, meets his end at the hands of Lord Voldemort. The ramifications of this dastardly deed seep into Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix.

 

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: The Kids Grow Up Fast

Cedric's death, which happens right in front of Harry at the end of the fourth book, proves that Lord Voldemort has indeed returned to power. However, not everyone is prepared to accept this reality. Cornelius Fudge, the Minister of Magic, staunchly refuses to take any action to defend his community against the destructive powers of the Dark Lord. So it's left to the Order of the Phoenix, a secret organization made up of many of the most powerful and compassionate magicians in England, to deal with the imminent threat. Led by Albus Dumbledore, the Order includes Prof. Snape, Sirius Black, and the Weasleys. While Harry, Ron and Hermione are noit allowed to know what the adults are up to, you just know they'll get involved somehow...

 

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Are you in the dark about the hot new release DVDs you can buy at a fraction of the cost of repeated rentals? Maybe you think you can only buy damaged or outdated titles from the local video store. Think again. Hundreds of current titles can be yours for less than you think!

 

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[1] Teachers warn of occult dangers in Potter movie magic. With the premiere of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in Nov 2001, Peter Smith, general secretary of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers, has echoed concerns in America and called on parents and teachers to be wary.

[2] Based upon the excerpts taken from Teachers warn of occult dangers in Potter movie magic by Tracy McVeigh, education editor, Sunday November 4, 2001, The Observer

 
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