Let me begin by saying that I too was skeptical. I didn't jump on the harry potter bandwagon when it first came out, but rather, I finally took the plunge right before the 7th book came out. I have two much younger brothers. I was in college at the time and thought that if my elementary school aged brothers were reading it, then I probably shouldn't be. But with all of the hype that came with the publication of the 7th and final book, I couldn't help but crack open the first book... and that was it.... I was hooked. The books are funny, thoughtful, and interesting. They have appeal for a wide...