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Apprehensive and impatient, millions awaited the news; a silent and ecstatic vigil held on the 20th of July. The news, of course, being if their Hero lived, or their Hero died. Would the villainous Voldemort unleash his vehemous wrath on their Hero and slaughter him? Or would the Hero, //Harry Potter//, procure his rightful vengeance and rid the world of the man for whom he held an ardent rancor? The myriad populace of readers pondered on these questions that night as the moon hung eerily in the tenebrous sky. Songs resounded, stories imparted, reporters scrambled; people were overwrought. - J.K. Rowling’s sevenfold //Harry Potter// series is a story of good versus evil, love versus hate, hope versus despair, and still gives that same hope to all who embrace it. The story of one boy with the weight of the world on his shoulders inspired innumerable teens who were lost in a vast sea of indifference. This series brought friends, families, and even enemies together; something that books seem almost incapable of doing. Nights turned from dark and dismal to rapturous and adventurous, whilst days turned into expeditions for individuality and magic. This intricate printing pitched camp in umpteen hearts; so many that it is nearly impossible to stress the impact of those 4101 pages (a copious amount) on the colossal world. But some of its extravagant impact can be depicted. With J.K. Rowling's //Deathly Hallows// release in July 2007 came the bittersweet end of an era, coinciding with the beginning of another already-developing illustrious era. Transpiring from a seven-fold work of fiction: gargantuan conventions, Wizard Rock heart throbs, and voluminous websites collided; further concocting a community that truly defines magic itself.- - Over the years, aspiring wizards around the world have been gathering to find friends in their fellow wizards, and discuss their Hero. It started way back, when the //Harry Potter// fandom was minimized by an extreme margin. Starting with Nimbus 2003, these aspiring wizards met in Disney World "for dozens of hours of discussions of the books, as well as a feast, two showings of both //Harry Potter// films, an amazing auction and what was, overall, an amazing weekend for all concerned (Nimbus 2003)." At these HP symposia, wayward wizards came together from pole to pole to discuss books, watch movies and indulge in popcorn, dress up peculiarly, sing and dance ravingly, and best of all, become friends. - Later on, with a larger fan base, at Sectus 2007 a hulking release bash was held for //Deathly Hallows//; afterwards, fans held ginormous group readings. At the Prophecy 2007 (later that year) symposium, fans discussed life after Harry and events in their prized //Deathly Hallows//, divulging on the mystery of the prophecy. Portus 2008 gave the most elation yet; there were many things to do, like poster making, character dissections, fan recollections (of memories with //Harry Potter//), making magic on a computer (graphics), costuming sessions, sorting ceremonies, ceremonial balls, and concerts. "Portus was the place to gather with friends and explore what remained beyond the rotating doors. Literary scholars and adult fans from all over the globe converged on the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas, July 10-13, 2008 for four incredible days of magic." (Portus 2008) - Gatherings are still to come with Azkatraz 2009, LeakyCon 2009, and Infinitus 2010 on the horizon. It is assured that fans will revel in pure elation still; euphoria will ensue. Likewise, it takes organization for all of these things to happen, and websites are the perfect object to do so. - In 1999, Emerson Spartz, a normal 12 year old kid, launched the website "MuggleNet," the only fan site that has made it to 2009. Reporting on all things //Harry Potter//, the site started as a choppy, hazy wall of text. Spartz's site was one of the first //Harry Potter// (HP) news blogs on the internet; the first of many. - The site is caliginous (yet smooth) and has a boundless array of special features, like a //Harry Potter// Movie guide, computer picture graphics, puzzles, HP arts and crafts help, and the HP fan of the week. Some may agree that the site's endless pop-up advertisements may be tedious, but a well-working pop-up blocker and some patience suffice. - Another entity in the HP fansite armada is The Leaky Cauldron. The Leaky Cauldron was formed by Kevin C. Murphy in July 2000. "The Leaky Cauldron is an all-purpose site for the //Harry Potter// enthusiast. It started in 2000 as a badly designed one-page roll of news; it has now turned into a destination for fan entertainment and discussion, and has become the //Harry Potter// site of record, hosting the oldest and most comprehensive Potter news archive on the Web." (The Leaky Cauldron) Leaky is fortified, (still 53,000 members strong) and keeps members entertained with their copious coin purse of events, podcasts (internet radio broadcasts), games, and news. - Wizard Rock is self-explanatory: rock music about wizardry. Wizard Rock has appeared on the news, YouTube, in movies, documentaries, and all across the internet. The number of fans and artists alike has become so massive that the multitudes have recognized its place as a genre of music. - Started by Paul and Joe DeGeorge, the genre has swept the nation and abroad, leaving pleasant tunes ringing in the thoughts and hearts of all who listen. “Since our first show in our parent’s backyard" said Paul and Joe DeGeorge (**Harry and the Potters**), "We have played nearly 500 shows in 49 different US states and in a handful of foreign countries.” - The genre really hit the scene, though, because of Matt Maggiacamo's intercession. He was holding a house party in late 2004, and had invited **Harry and the Potters** to play. Afterwards, in 2005, **Harry and the Potters** and Matt Maggiacamo got together with **Draco and the Malfoys** to have an entire night of Wrock. - By the end of 2006, Wizard Rock was rising; hitting the scene with 30 albums being released. These bands, though, are only numbered three; other prominent bands include **The Ministry of Magic, The Moaning Myrtles, Catchlove, Gred and Forge, The Remus Lupins**, **The Parselmouths, and The Hungarian Horntails.** - With the fall of the nefarious Voldemort arose Wizard Rock, HP Symposia, and the collossi of HP fansites. Regardless of the evils besmirching all, these truly embody the meaning of magic.  Works Cited DeGeorge, Paul and Joe. "About." __We Are Harry and the Potters__. Harry and the Potters. 11 May 2009 . Grace, Gwendolyn. __Nimbus 2003: A Harry Potter Symposium__. Jan. 2003. HP Education Fanon, Inc. 11 May 2009 . Oliveri, Bekki. __Portus 2008 - A Harry Potter Symposium__. Jan 2008. HP Education Fanon, Inc. 11 May 2009 . Anelli, Melissa "Site Info - The Leaky Cauldron." __Harry Potter News, Books and Films - The Leaky Cauldron__. July & August 2007. 11 May 2009 .