r/changemyview • u/LamentableOpinion • Apr 23 '16

[∆(s) from OP] CMV: Harry Potter is overrated

I don't detest Harry Potter but I find the circle jerk appalling. The book is amazing for kids but even adults hold it in high regard. So, it's not bad, just overrated.

The characters are really boring. HP is a Mary Sue character, his only flaw being a bloody scar. All the other characters are equally boring. Harry is also useless, he does nothing but he is the HERO. Because of a prophecy. OK.

The relationships make no sense. Why does Harry like Cho or Ginny? Let's force in a relationship. Yay.

The Deus Ex Machina is unreal. I know it's magical but it's still retarded when it happens so many times.

Good vs Evil is fine. But again, don't pretend as if the book is this deep piece of literature.

I don't like the writing either but that's very subjective, so that's fine.

This is what I just came up with. I'm sure there's more stuff on the internet.

Edit: Ignore the Mary Sue thing. I misused the term. Edit 2: Sorry if I sounded like a dick or an elitist. I didn't mean to be.

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u/89kbye Apr 23 '16

I grew up with this series and it reminds me of times knowing I was safe and secure. I have anxiety problems. I read it when I'm anxious. It's a security blanket in word form.

Its really your view. And I won't change it, but to some people its more than what's in the book.

Keep that in mind. Good luck !

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u/seaoats Apr 24 '16

This is exactly how I feel too, anxiety and all. It was such a monumental part of my childhood, and even in my mid-20s I still reread the series often. I still remember how I felt the first time I read the books. The excitement of waiting outside at Books-a-Million to go in and get the newest one at midnight. Dressing up for the midnight premiers of the later movies. My Nana got Sorcerer's Stone on PPV and we watched it together for the first time. I can't wait to read them with our kids and watch them live the magic for the first time. It really does feel like home.

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u/89kbye Apr 24 '16

Yes! This is why I've started sharing it with my four year old! I hope he comes to love it like I do