Harry Potter is Banned.

I'm a huge Harry Potter fan, it's a series that I grew up with, as the "Harry Potter Generation." Naturally, of course, it bothers me that Harry Potter is a banned book. The reason it is a banned book? Because it promotes witchcraft. Which, I can see why parents and schools and such don't like this concept, because it is a challenge to their religion, and of course, they don't want their children growing up with an idea that challenges their beliefs.

I respect these reasons, but I do not see 'Harry Potter' as a challenge to somebodies faith. I see Harry Potter as a gateway to the imagination, but then again, what do I know? I'm 20. The reason I disagree with Harry Potter as a banned book, because I think every child should be given a way to use their imagination, and that's probably what every book on the banned book list gives us. Also, Harry Potter does teach us valuable lessons through each of the series. The most important, I think, is the power of friendship.