- The fandom/LJ name you want to be quoted as (in case I decide to quote yours), or if you'd rather not be quoted, but still want to answer. Talimeeka
- How old you are now, and how old you were then. Pretty sure I read SS when I was 9, and I'm 17 now.
- What it was like, growing up with the books. Harry Potter didn't really make a huge impact on me until I was about 13 and started getting involved with fandom. Because of Harry Potter I've met so many different people and bonded over them over this series. It's gotten to the point where I've actually grown up with people I've met via Harry Potter. I believe that the Harry Potter fandom has played a huge role in shaping me into the person I am today.
Harry Potter has also helped me through some tough times, especially my moves. When I moved from NY to Florida when I as 13-14 there was a year in which I was pretty much alone, but I had Harry Potter and the Internet and I was just getting into reading fanfiction and forums so it made my life so much better.
Not only that, but Harry Potter has influenced me to write more and encouraged me to become a better writer. Writer has always been a strength for me, but it wasn't until I got into Harry Potter that I realized I should try using those talents.
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- The fandom/LJ name you want to be quoted as (in case I decide to quote yours), or if you'd rather not be quoted, but still want to answer.
Talimeeka
- How old you are now, and how old you were then.
Pretty sure I read SS when I was 9, and I'm 17 now.
- What it was like, growing up with the books.
Harry Potter didn't really make a huge impact on me until I was about 13 and started getting involved with fandom. Because of Harry Potter I've met so many different people and bonded over them over this series. It's gotten to the point where I've actually grown up with people I've met via Harry Potter. I believe that the Harry Potter fandom has played a huge role in shaping me into the person I am today.
Harry Potter has also helped me through some tough times, especially my moves. When I moved from NY to Florida when I as 13-14 there was a year in which I was pretty much alone, but I had Harry Potter and the Internet and I was just getting into reading fanfiction and forums so it made my life so much better.
Not only that, but Harry Potter has influenced me to write more and encouraged me to become a better writer. Writer has always been a strength for me, but it wasn't until I got into Harry Potter that I realized I should try using those talents.
Oh, Harry.