My Passions In The Harry Potter

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When I was ten, if you asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up I would have instantly thought about being a wizard. But I knew magic wasn’t real so I would have told you that I wanted to be a chef. Still, the longing to be a wizard remained. That was the year I read the Harry Potter Series for the first time. These books shook my world as a 4th grader, and I became infatuated with them. The magic felt real to me, and I desperately wanted to be a part of the world I was reading about. Today, I am not as obsessed as I once was, but I still have a deep love for the books. The Harry Potter series are some of the most influential books I have ever read because they sparked my passion for reading, allowing me to become more creative, and ultimately influencing my career path.
The Harry Potter series follows a young wizard named Harry as he tries to survive in a world full of magic. He starts off not knowing he is a wizard, but soon learns he is rather famous in the magical world. As just a baby, Harry defeated Lord …show more content…

Using my imagination is one of my favorite things to do, and I love coming up with innovative ideas, so I decided to pursue these passions. The film industry isn’t practical, but a few years ago, I made a promise to myself that I wouldn’t settle for a career I didn’t love just because it was secure. My main career objective isn’t to make a lot of money or become famous; I just want to love what I do. I want to make something that affects people in a way similar to how the Harry Potter Series affected me. My infatuation with reading has inspired a passion for creativity, which I have chosen to pursue. I still worry I made the wrong choice, but I hope that choosing passion over practicality will lead me to a career I love. Reading the Harry Potter Series was part of a chain reaction that has lead me to this occupational

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