I’m re-reading this in anticipation of the movie. I think it’s still my favorite Harry Potter as far as the story goes.

Now that I’m coming to this one after most recently reading Order of the Phoenix, I’m noticing a difference in Rowling’s writing. As the books progress, she’s not trying so hard to make them stand-alone, and I think they’re better books for it. We don’t need a re-explanation of Quiddich in every single volume, thank you very much!

Anyway, all of that said, I love how these books can suck me in and distract me from whatever else I’m reading. Great fun.