You don't have to be gay to be a supporter- you just have to be a human.
Daniel RadcliffeRead
To the children who loved Harry Potter, I want to say your enthusiasm was the real magic. I so enjoyed being on the journey with you. And to the adults who bought the Harry Potter books and devoured them, I just want to say, those books were for children.
Interpretation
The quote celebrates the joy and enthusiasm that children and adults alike find in the Harry Potter series, emphasizing its magical impact.
In this quote, Daniel Radcliffe appreciates the excitement that young readers have for the Harry Potter series, highlighting their enthusiasm as the true essence of its magic. He also acknowledges adult readers while reminding them that the books are fundamentally meant for children, underscoring the series’ root in childlike wonder and imagination.
In practice
In a speech at a literary festival, one might quote this to celebrate the impact of children's literature.
You don't have to be gay to be a supporter- you just have to be a human.
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