Hp News Story

This is a news story I am working on for my journalism class. I will add as the story is more developed. This will be published...... IDEAS ARE WELCOME! 😄 NOTE: I AM NOT AGAINST HP. I AM WRITING ABOUT THE CONTREVOURSIES

Many people, especially children, have grown to love the magical world of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

J.K. Rowling is the author of the Harry Potter books that most people find to be fascinating and fun entertainment, which makes them even more enjoyable for children to read.

Despite children's love for the books many Christian parents object to Rowling’s books in belief that they are teaching children how to become witches and wizards.

"Black shapes were emerging out of thin air all around them, blocking their way left and right; eyes glinted through slits in hoods, a dozen lit wand tips were pointing directly at their hearts." [Chap. 35 pg. 781] That is an excerpt from Rowling’s book, “Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix.”

Staff Sergeant Barbara Schleppenbach, Philippines, believes the books are unfit for her child to read. As a child she was taught that when you read something you are getting involved with it. “Those books create bad images in your mind, and I don’t want my daughter to read them until she knows the difference between fiction and non-fiction,” she said.

In Rowling’s books the teenage wizard star, Harry Potter, has fended off dementors and death eaters as well as defeated a three-headed dog, a giant snake, an enormous spider, and a dragon but has not yet been able to defeat the master mind of evil himself, Lord Voldemort.

Since Harry’s main defense against those creatures is magic most Christian organizations believe that the books influence others to worship Satan. In Envoy magazine’s interview with the Italian ANSA news agency, Rev. Amorth said, “Behind Harry Potter hides the signature of the king of darkness, the devil.”

Because of the Harry Potter craze that has hit the world many churches have participated in book burnings, which is a violation of the First Amendment’s right to Freedom of Speech. Pastor Jack Brock told Reuters in an interview that “These books encourage our youth to learn more about witches, warlocks, and sorcerers, and those things are an abomination to God and to me.”

Though some do not appreciate the Potter books they also do not feel it is right to burn the books. Airman 1st Class Nichole Henley, need state she is from, said “They should be done away with, even the movies, but I don’t believe I’d go as far as to burn them.”

these people really need to relize that its just a book, and not a black magic for kids story -_-

I know. That's the joy of being a journalist. I see both sides. I do see how if a child did not understand the difference between fiction and non-fiction how they might tend to believe its all true. But if the parents raise their children the right way then there shouldn't be any problems.

OMG! airangel, it looks like a Rita Skeeter's column for "The Daily Prophet". 😄

I only know one thing. The best way to teach a child the importance of love is the "Harry Potter" books. 🙂

hermione? where is she? I know she's real?? OMG you-know-who is coming to get me!! I better get an invisble cloat, omg Im scared, should I go to dumbledore?? i dont wanna interupt his vacations... man what am i gonna do perhaps i should mail HP for help! thats what Ill do!!

😑 What was that?

lol just that AA said that some kids cant find the difference with fiction and non fictions so i was kidding, ggeez does like anybody gets m,y kjokes??? 😐

oh ok lol!

lol

I kind of have to disagree with you on that one airangel. I have a niece who is 6 years old, and have had someone read to her the Harry Potter books before, and she's watched the movies as well. And also, she's a big fan of mermaids and fairies. But she perfectly knows that those are just fictional characters. You can't even fool her with a Santa Clause suit in Christmas.

And oh, great article. Is that for editorial?

Nope its a feature story and it can't be biased. I'm starting with the negative stuff and then I'll spin it around with the postive note so that it will leave the reader with a positive feeling about HP.

NO, I totally disagree with what all the Christian Parents, popes, Reverends'...etc are saying about HP.

I do believe that kids can distinguish between right/wrong, fic/non-fic...I was reading Stephen King and LOTR's when I was 11!

I wanted to do an article that will show the positive effects that HP has on kids...however I can't just write the whole article on that aspect.

Thanks...My article is still shy 250-500 words..depending on how long I want to make it. I'll be writing more of it tomorrow. It's due Monday. This is just the 1st draft turn in. The final draft isn't due until Aug. 1st.

havent u thought that perhaps ur niece is just smart?? coz i discovered that sant wasnt real when i was 11 yeras old, it was da worst day of my life!! 🙁

I've got loads more info for my story. School's in London have banned the books from the school.

I don't honestly see the point of schools banning the book. They're promoting to NOT let children practice reading instead? Heh.

Whoa, hobbit_dude, that must have sucked for you. Haha! =P I never believed in Santa Clause. Seriously ^_^ When I was a kid, I've always known that it was my mum and dad who'd put those presents under the tree. Hehe.

Shanie I totally agree with you. I think its ridiculous and poor JK b/c I know she didn't mean for people to take offense to her books.

I can tell from being on this site for a year how much influence HP has on just about everyone.

A lot of kids, teens, adults..etc. Want to write b/c of HP. I've seen great Fan fics written by numerous authors that are awesome. There's a lot of talent out there.

Not to mention reading, most kids (don't mean to keep saying kids) don't enjoy reading...but once they have a good book then they look for other books and it opens their minds to be more creative...not to let in demons for christ's sake! sheeeeeeesh!

I wish I could write and editorial about this!!!! I prefer writing editorials...but most newsworthy stories are features.

Originally posted by airangel
Nope its a feature story and it can't be biased. I'm starting with the negative stuff and then I'll spin it around with the postive note so that it will leave the reader with a positive feeling about HP.

NO, I totally disagree with what all the Christian Parents, popes, Reverends'...etc are saying about HP.

I do believe that kids can distinguish between right/wrong, fic/non-fic...I was reading Stephen King and LOTR's when I was 11!

I wanted to do an article that will show the positive effects that HP has on kids...however I can't just write the whole article on that aspect.

Thanks...My article is still shy 250-500 words..depending on how long I want to make it. I'll be writing more of it tomorrow. It's due Monday. This is just the 1st draft turn in. The final draft isn't due until Aug. 1st.

I dont know about "Stephen King" but I am sure 11 is quite young for LOTR! How did you get that stuff? 😐

i read lord of the rings when I was 11 to ( i was reading Little Women at the same time also 🙂 )

I was reading Pet Semetary. I was an advanced reader when I was younger. Other books began to bore me and my sister had the book and she let me read it.

Originally posted by airangel
I've got loads more info for my story. School's in London have banned the books from the school.

The best way to make the books even more atractive, what do you think those kinds would do at the first occasion they'll have oportunity to buy the books?

If they wanted the kids not to read the books they should have put them in the Programme. Like when I was 9, in my school programme was to read the book @little Prince@ -I never did it

well airangel i hope my views help:

pro's:
it appeals to audiences of all ages. the idea of there being this magical place instills itself in people reguardless of age. my mother and father read them, my teenage siblings read them, and a 6 year old boy i know, with the help of his parents, TAUGHT himself how to read, so he could finish the books in his spare time. you see people that do not often pick up a book, devour novel after novel.

con's:
christian activist groups may consider this to be of pagan relation, being a tad "dursley-ish" themselves; they feel safe in a world of order, reason, and faith. most christians believe in only one miracle worker...god (whichever form he may come in). people may think that having children (especially children growing up catholic) consider the idea that god is not the only one that is magical out there, thus taking away his divinity and their fervent dedication to him.

hope it helps!!! 🙂 dont forget to tell us the grade you get on it!