My Best 3 Books For This 2020. Stories that made me happy, sad, angry…
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My Best 3 Books For This 2020

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Maybe this is why we read, and why in moments of darkness we return to books: to find words for what we already know. — Alberto Manguel

Here are my top 3 reads of 2020 along with the story, a reason to give it a try, and highlights of each.

1. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire

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a. The story

Well, Harry Potter, the boy who lives is probably, one of the most famous wizards in the wizarding world created by J.K Rowling. In this installment of this wonderful saga, Mr. Potter was unexpectedly chosen by the goblet of fire to be a “champion” or a representative of Hogwarts for the Triwizard tournament. Harry participated and went through different hoops and fires to win( literally). Unfortunately at the last leg of the competition something grave happened that changed Harry forever.

b. Reason to give it a try

It has always been my Christmas tradition to make it a point to read and watch any Harry Potter installment, I can’t help it! I’m such a potter head hahaha!!! I still read bits and pieces of it throughout the year, but when this season starts I finish my chosen installment from the entire saga and watch the whole movie franchise. For this year’s pick, I chose the Goblet of Fire, which by the way happens to be my favorite from both the movie and book. So, why Christmas? I have always envied how the magical people of the “Harry Potter-verse” celebrate their holidays!

“It matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be.”-Albus Dumbledore

In my opinion, this book was the most fun read to read and at the same time, this is the installment where he had to grow-up. This is where he faced Voldemort for the first time physically and had the realization of the things he is capable of. He saw his friend died, which made a huge impact on him which can be seen in the “Order of Phoenix”. This is where Harry’s childhood ended…

c. Highlights

Cedric Diggory’s death for me would always be tragic and would always be the highlight of the Goblet of Fire. But my favorite part in the book would be where Harry first watched the Wizard World Cup. For me, this is where I together with Harry, truly realized how big the magical world is. I remember when I first read and even get a glimpse of it in the movie — It was breathtaking, like opening your Christmas presents from Santa and seeing exactly what you asked for; it was that magical.

I mourned and empathized with Harry when Cedric died, I felt how he felt because just like him — I know what it feels to lose someone you love or care and it does really take a toll on you. After witnessing death after death it does change you and there would always be a small voice of guilt inside your head.

“If you want to know what a man’s like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.” — Siruis Black

d. Final thoughts

If you are into magic then I recommend this book to you, but please start with “Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone” first, or else you will miss all the “falling in love” with magic for the first time “moments”. Don’t get me wrong I know magic ain’t real, but if there is a wizard school out there I’m very much willing to attend that institution, even if I have to be Mr. Flinch hahaha!