International Harry Potter Day 2021: Why The Boy Who Lived Became A Global Phenomenon

Harry Potter, the fantasy novel series gained benchmark success ever since it hit the markets, sending its creator J.K Rowling to international stardom.

The titular character of the magical tale, Harry Potter, left the global young community obsessing over his adventures involving witchcraft and wizardry.

The popularity of Harry Potter still endures, with fans still marveling at the courage shown by the young characters while facing insurmountable odds throughout the series. Harry Potter’s wizarding universe also boasts of a mammoth pop culture following and the fact that it inspired a chain of films, stage plays, and theme parks.

International Harry Potter Day is observed on May 2 every year for the fans of the novel, affectionately referred to as "Potterheads" to celebrate the fantasy narrative spun around Harry, Hermoine, Ron, and other characters associated with the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

On this occasion every year, fans have fun doing a plethora of Potter-oriented activities and binge-watching all the Harry Potter films made to date.

The story of Harry Potter in brief:

A young Harry oblivious to his magical heritage becomes a target of an assassination by a hugely powerful evil wizard Voldemort, the dark lord. Harry, however, confronts the evil with his grit, courage, intellect, kindness, and endlessly supportive allies.

5 reasons why the novel series is the best series ever created:

• The adventures of the characters became ingrained in the fans’ consciousness to the extent of them thinking that they could also be a wizard.
• The secret corridors, moving staircases, glamorous balls, robes, and decadent feasts left a lasting impression on the fans’ minds.
• The magical creatures in the series, including the three-headed dog named Fluffy, the regal spider Aragog, and several others transported the fans to a new world altogether.
• The costumes of the characters were nothing ordinary.
• The intriguing storytelling left young children willingly engaged in the world of literature.