Pottermore

As a self-respecting Harry Potter fanatic, I should have been more pleased when I heard of J. K. Rowlings mysterious new project, Pottermore. But I was strangely blase. Even when I saw the announcement video, I just couldn't work out what was going on in her head. What was the point of this 'online reading experience'?

But now I've been beta testing for a week and I have really quite into it. It's heartwarming. I don't think it's complicated or particularly revolutionary. It just taps into the longing we all have to go to Hogwarts. The artwork is beautiful. You just get to relive the stories again. And all the new content is amazing.

Just two minutes ago, as I read about wand woods, I felt like I did when I used to play Hogwarts in the study with a dressing gown and chopstick. This magical, warm, safe kind of feeling. Burgeoning imagination or something. I recognized it as soon as I felt it. That's how playing Hogwarts used to feel.

Guess JKR's got something right here.

Also, the law student in me read the terms and conditions thoroughly. Studying contracts scares you into reading them every time.

I was sorted into Hufflepuff, which was a bit galling at first but now is a complete honour. I also think it does suit me extremely well. When registration opens fully in October, I may well create another account and take the test again, answering just as honestly and see if I get in Hufflepuff again.

I have to go; my forgetfulness potion should be brewed now...