Why Should The Harry Potter Be Allowed In Schools

The Harry Potter series written by J.K. Rowling, is a set of novels that has grown tremendously and has become popular within all age groups of people. This series however, has brought into question the appropriateness for young readers in schools. Much of the controversy roots from religious groups, parents, and school administrators who all find different aspects of the novels to be untruthful to their personal morals. In many schools, parents have challenged the content of the series to be immoral. Learning about wizards, although fictional, still goes against the thoughts of conservative, religious people. This debated series should be allowed in schools because of its strong example of true friendship. On top of this, the series is filled with character growth that inspires bravery within the reader.
With the novels’ easy to like characters, it tells of a group of three young wizards attending one of the most prominent schools in the wizarding world. The three friends are a great example of friendship in the modern day. Harry, Ron, and Hermione are always there for eachother. No matter what dangers the trio faces, the three wizards face it together. For example, in the novel The Deathly Hallows,
a dangerous horcrux drastically affects the personality of its wearer. Because Harry needed the item to defeat Voldemort, Ron took it upon himself to wear the horcrux thus changing his personality and making him go crazy. That small example is one of many to promote being selfless for those who you love.
Another reason this series should be accessible in schools is the bravery that inspires kids to be selfless.
Because the characters are so close in age for readers in middle schools, the novel is relatable in all senses of overcoming obstacles. In every Harry Potter book, Harry, Ron, and Hermione risk their lives to ensure the safety of others. For example, in the The Chamber of Secrets Ginny Weasley, Ron’s sister, was in grave danger from Tom Riddle killing her to save Ron’s sister. Although children may not have as rigorous of tasks as the three wizards, their adventures show not only selflessness, but trust, and teamwork that can carry on into the life of the reader. Reading about teens who are facing such bravery while so young, inspires kids of their same
age.
The Harry Potter series forms for a great example and influence on young readers. It forms as a problem for parents in the false assumptions that the novels are revolved around wizardry. The fact is that the Harry Potter novels have moral values that empower young adults to be courageous and allow readers to problem solve along with the characters in the novel. Censorship is universally wrong, but specifically Harry Potter has no immoral or inappropriate aspects to make it unavailable for schools of all ages.