Introduction
In the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling, magic is described as a supernatural force that defies nature’s laws. These books are popular because they contradict the norms and beliefs that people have been raised to know. Rowling has formed a narrative logic to make these stories believable to all readers across the globe. Children, teenagers, youths, and adults read the Harry Potter stories for pleasure and educative purposes. The story of Harry Potter emphasizes the logic of fantasy narrative, and many people have attempted to find out the secrets in the “Wizarding World”. Magic in this story has been displayed in different ways ranging from spell work to portions. Rowling uses stories that depict witchcraft and magic, with significant examples being flying broomsticks and magic wands.
The magical elements used in the Harry Potter stories are based on real-world myths and witchcraft, and through her writing, Rowling has given texture to the world. She describes non-magic people as “Muggles” and asserts that it is impossible to identify a witch from a wizard from their physical appearance because they lack distinguishing features. Rowling also introduces a squib as an individual whose parents are witches but cannot perform magic. Naturally, wizards and witches do not expose their secrets to the public; instead, they keep it to themselves. These individuals protect their territories by using advanced charm, which keeps off the trespassers. The magical world is an organ that makes laws and enforces them to the latter.
How this Story Helps the Reader Appreciate Fantasy as a Literal Work
Many wizards and magicians hide their identity from the world they inhabit. Therefore, Rowling’s stories are full of fantasy since magicians and non-magicians are all living in the same world (Galda & Cullinan, 2016). Notably, fantasy is linked to both the real world, which is known, and the imagined secondary world. When elements of the secondary world find their way into the real world, they are normally investigated, and thus non-magicians come up with explanations for what they have witnessed. The secondary world exercises a lot of caution to prevent confusion and ensure coherence in its undertaking. Such elements should not be contradicting each other to win trust from people. Although the story does not clearly outline the variation in fantasy, it illustrates the genre’s outlines. The story displays some supernatural elements which use magic powers and witchcraft to execute their roles. Consequently, this can only be explained as fantasy because no scientific experiment can be employed to prove the existence of these supernatural creatures.
How Azkaban Changes our Sense of what Magical Literature is
The magic in the prisoner of Azkaban and Harry Potter perhaps changes people’s sense of what esoteric literature and fantasy are. The story penetrates deep into where the real magic happens, and its messages are so powerful and impenetrable. Azkaban teaches people to appreciate and believe in factual truth rather than blind faith. Throughout the book, Harry sees the grim and other death omens that would cause his eventual death (Black, 2003). This foreshadowing creates a harmful illusion to the extent that Harry mistakes a simple thing such as a cat for a grim death omen. The book teaches its audience to place faith in facts rather than prejudices. When dark times come, and people are plunged into uncertainty, they should think clearly and critically to pave the way for sound judgment.
References
Black, S. (2003). The magic of Harry Potter: Symbols and heroes of fantasy. Children’s Literature in Education, 34(3), 237-247.
Galda, L., & Cullinan, B. (2016). Literature and the child. Cengage Learning.