The success of the Harry Potter film and novel series has been nothing short of spectacular, and has made J K Rowling a millionaire many times over! I think a lot of her success is due to the truly wonderful imaginary world that she creates, combined with the gritty story of teenagers growing up in difficult circumstances. In Harry Potter she has created an ‘everyday’ character that people of all ages can easily relate to.
Such is the popularity of the books and films that Harry Potter fancy dress costumes have become one of the highest selling outfits in the UK. They are closely followed by the Hermione Granger costume too, and in fact its interesting to note that Hermione has become just as popular as Harry himself!
I have to admit I felt very sad watching the final film. It was difficult to ‘say goodbye’ to characters that you have got to know over a ten year period! Who knows, maybe J K Rowling can be persuaded to write another Harry Potter book!
There is not a lot talk about leather gloves today. It’s not a buzzword that is ringing in the lugholes of consumers, but these gloves are still cherished in brass monkeys climate areas.