You're a wizard Harry

To all UK residents who have had access to ITV over these weeks leading up to Christmas and the New Year I would like to take a chance to acknowledge the franchise that is "Harry Potter"

I have looked back with nostalgia over the past weeks and have nothing but utter pride for this British film which became a worldwide phenomenon. I remember going to buy the books which were in themselves extraordinary, and my various cinema trips over the years to see what the latest instalment has to offer. Sure I have done a Harry Potter marathon with my friends, it is after all a defining fantasy of my generation. 

What I have loved is watching them over the weeks, the development is amazing, even the acting talents of the three young wizards improves each time, but it also frames the advances in the film industry, special effects by the end of the saga are beyond compare, costume, makeup they all improve with time. It's not until you watch these side by side that you realise that not only did the Harry Potter franchise grow with the film industry, the film industry also grew because of it.

I am proud to be part of the Hogwarts generation and will be planning another marathon very soon. And perhaps another visit to the WB Studio Tour, or if I'm feeling particularly rich a trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

We love you Harry Potter! And always will.