Addicted to the magical world

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There is a scene in the movie Deathly Hallows where ‘He Who Must Not Be Named’ corners Harry and asks him, “Why do you live?” To which Harry replies, “Because I have something worth living for!”
The penultimate movie of the Harry Potter franchise is finally out to the delight of its fans. Books and movies that transported muggles to the land of Hogwarts and beyond, constitutes a generation that talks mermish and troll and knows not to trust Crumple-Horned Snorkacks. Magic has finally come of age — from fairy godmothers to powerful rings and wands — there is a parallel universe that defies all logic and is exclusive to those who love to dream.
What is it about magic that draws people in? “People are fascinated with the magical world because somewhere deep inside every person lives an optimist who believes that good will overcome evil; no matter how trying the circumstances are and no matter what anyone says about being realistic, they still believe in happy endings,” says Dhriti Adak, a self-confessed magic maniac.
Magic for many represents the power to accomplish the impossible — flying on broomsticks notwithstanding. Perhaps it is a manifestation of hope that every individual lives by; a proof that wishes do come true. “Well, magic is something many would define as spells, potions, voodoo, etc., but for me magic is something which is all around us and something that we live by everyday. If you look closely, we are so tightly woven by magic, that it seems that most of us believe in it after all. Take any religion for example, it’s based on magic and supernatural beginnings — when you believe in them, how can you not believe in ‘magic’?” questions Anup M. Rao, an ardent follower of Harry Potter.
Magic is that bit of inspiration one looks for when the rest of the world is busy questioning him. Frodo never believed himself to be worthy of the ring. Yet he took it upon himself to bear the ring and with the help of trusted friends, saw it through to its end. Twelve -year-old Nathaniel wanted to become the most powerful magician and in his quest for supremacy, it was his djinn, Bartimeaus, who kept him grounded. And we all know Harry is quite useless without Hermione’s keen sense. So is magic really supernatural or just the faith of our loved ones?
Dumbledore summed it up for the whole world when he told Harry about the protection his mother Lilly left for him. “Love as powerful as your mother’s for you leaves its own mark. Not a scar, no visible sign. To have been loved so deeply, even though the person who loved us is gone, will give us some protection forever. It is in your very skin.”