After reviewing the reasons stated above I think we can all agree that the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling is a far better work of literary fiction than the Twilight series. The writing is complex, detailed, and significant to the overall plot; the characters develop at a reasonable rate as they grow from loveable little kids into kickass adults that save the world; and their fictional lives teach us many important lessons about real life, not least of which is the all-conquering power of love and the importance of tolerance to peace. The Twilight series simply does not provide any literary or real life significance beyond that of a any typical paperback 'romance' novel and it should not be taken seriously in any sphere lest the damaging behaviours shown in the books be passed on to the next generation. In the end, though, it's not so much the books that we should focus on, but what we glean from them. I think Dumbledore said it best when he stated, "It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live" (Rowling, SS)

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Awesome Quotes:

"The Potter Series is magical world of love , fun , romance, hate , curse and rebirth"(Anandane)

"Harry Potter is about confronting fears, finding inner strength and doing what is right in the face of adversity. Twilight is about how important it is to have a boyfriend." - Stephen King

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"We must try not to sink beneath our anguish, Harry, but battle on" (Rowling, HBP)

"It was, he thought, the difference between being dragged into the arena to face a battle to the death and walking into the arena with your head held high. Some people, perhaps, would say that there was little to choose between the two ways, but Dumbledore knew - and so do I, thought Harry, with a rush of fierce pride,and so did my parents - that there was all the difference in the world." (Rowling, HBP)

"Numbing the pain for a while will make it worse when you finally feel it." (Rowling, GOF)

"If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals" (Rowling GOF)

"I say there are spots that don't come off... Spots that never come off, d'you know what I mean?" (Rowling, GOF)

"As much money and life as you could want! The two things most human beings would choose above all - the trouble is, humans do have a knack of choosing precisely those things that are worst for them." (Rowling, COS)