Well, J. K. Rowling did it again!  The newest (and last) book in the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, has been released.  Most children who grew up with Harry are now in their late teens or early twenties. I myself started as of book three and have been a follower of the series ever since.  It started in June of 1997, when Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was published in the United Kingdom.  When it was released in the United States in 1998, the title was changed to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.

Book 7, The Deathly Hallows, is 759 pages of suspense and action.  J. K. Rowling’s writing style has advanced and grown, improving with each book.  This book ties up most of the loose ends and answers questions the reader may have had since book one, so many years ago. Some of my questions:  If Professor Snape hates Harry so, why does he do small things to help him at times? (Such as the bludger in book one)  Is Professor Snape really evil or just misunderstood?  Will Harry ever find true love?  Will things be resolved between Harry and the Dursleys at 4 Privet Drive?  I’m sure other readers have more questions that will surely be answered in this book.

Whatever is next for author J .K. Rowling will surely be a success, but probably nothing will ever compare to the Harry Potter series.

Sam Stange is a lifetime Mason City resident.  His favorite fantasy authors include J. R. R. Tolkien and George R. R. Martin.