2011 Marked The End Of The Harry Potter Series

In 2007, J. K. Rowling released “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” the final book in her Harry Potter epic. For avid readers, this marked the end of the Harry Potter series. However, the movies, the first of which was released four years after the first book, quickly gained a faithful following, so loyal Harry Potter fans knew that there was still more to come.

It wasn’t the same as still having the excitement of not knowing what was to come, but enthusiasts could still look forward to seeing how the writer and director chose to portray certain characters and events and debate over the merits of certain scenes being cut or changed and others added. Now, that’s all over.

Fans will certainly miss the series and the excitement of each new release. Nonetheless, the books and movies alike will continue to be popular, and tie-in merchandise will help to keep the series in the public eye. As a new generation emerges, excitement for Harry Potter may swell again. It will probably never quite match that initial excitement, but that should just make those who were lucky enough to live through Harry Potter as it was released feel very privileged.