Funny Holidays - International Harry Potter Day

In 1997, after the publication of the novel by writer and screenwriter JK Rowling, the world was swept by a wave of Potter. The hearts of millions of readers were given to the young magician who, together with his friends, bravely fights evil. May 2 became a significant date for everyone who followed the life of Harry Potter. On this day, the young man destroyed Voldemort. In honor of the victory over the black wizard, fans of the most famous student of the Hogwarts school came up with a holiday. International Harry Potter Day falls on May 2 every year. According to legend, International Harry Potter Day was founded by David Cameron, who was the Prime Minister of Great Britain at that time. According to statistics, 92% of the country's residents have read at least one of the Potter novels. JK Rowling's books teach kindness, love and devotion, perseverance and loyalty to one's ideals. The writer’s work makes us think about why we live on earth. About 60% of readers said that the Harry Potter books radically changed their worldview. Fans of the wizard, who became an orphan in infancy, fell in love with him so much that they decided to celebrate his birthday every year. The main character of the saga by D. Rowling was born in England on July 31, 1980. On this day, children and adults celebrate the name day of Harry James Potter. In addition, fans celebrate the birthdays of other characters, the release of saga books, movie premieres and other important events. Among the solemn dates, a special place is occupied by the day, or rather the night of the death of Voldemort - the embodiment of evil and dark forces. It was this cruel magician who killed the parents of the boy, who became an orphan in the first year of his life. The iconic battle in which good triumphed over evil took place at Hogwarts Castle on May 2, 1998. The battle of the Second Wizarding War lasted five and a half hours and ended with Potter's victory, as stated in the prophecy of Sibyl Trelawney. Harry's friends, classmates and teachers took part in the battle. A real salvation for the young wizard, when fortune was not on his side, was finding himself in a foggy space - an unreal world, where he met with Director Dumbledore. From him the young man received important information, which helped him deal with the terrible Voldemort and ensure justice prevailed. The Potter series has become a striking phenomenon of pop culture, so it was included in the Oxford English Dictionary. On May 2, fans communicate in blogs and chats, participate in thematic conferences, play magical Quidditch and video games based on the books. In honor of the holiday, fans of the saga are reviewing their favorite scenes from the films and re-reading “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” the main plot of which is the main battle of the Second Wizarding War.