I have written a lot–I think mainly in my notes–about the mythical world Joanne Rowling created in Harry Potter. I own all the movies and have watched all but the most recent one numerous times. I read the last two. I like them on many levels, and am always amazed at how creative she was.
The short point I wanted to make this morning (and I had logged on to post something else) is that she has created a model of English virtue. In a post-virtuous world, this is something of a miracle, that she has smuggled something old into the modern (can I say post-cynical? Doesn’t cynicism imply you once cared?) world.
There is courage, loyalty, keeping a stiff upper lip, and yes, eccentricity.
I think this should be added to her list of accomplishments.