For over a decade, J.K. Rowling’s iconic Harry Potter series has won a special place in the hearts of children and adults across the world. lhsimage.com asks junior Connor Knutson about his fascination with the series.

Q: How would you best describe the Harry Potter series and your connection to it as briefly as possible?

A: Harry Potter has been a big part of my life since I was a little kid. It’s basically about this kid who discovers that he’s a wizard, then he goes to this magical school where he meets other amazing wizards. After that, he basically just has to defeat all evil. It’s pretty awesome.

Q:How do you feel the movies compare to the books?

A: I think the movies are good, but they left a bit too much out from the books. You wouldn’t understand the story as well if you just watched the movies instead.

Q: Which book or movie is your favorite?

A: As far as the books go, I really like number three because of the plot twist towards the end. When it comes to the movies, I’d say Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two. It stuck to the book the most.

Q: What is your favorite character from the series?

A: Probably Bellatrix Lestrange. She’s a just such a great character, even though she’s a bad character. You just love to hate her.

Q:  Do you have anything you would like to say to anyone who has not yet read or seen any Harry Potter?

A: First of all, I’d probably ask why not. Then, depending on what they say, I would respond accordingly. I’d tell them to give it a try if their only reason is because the books or the movies are too long, but if it’s just because they think they wouldn’t like it, I would tell them that’s just stupid.