Harry Porter: A Magical World with Endless Possibilities
Harry Porter is a series of films that have been adapted from the novels called Harry Porter by JK Rowling. The film is set in a world of magic where possibilities exist yet not known by the characters. It is evident how sorcery is a special part of the culture at Hogwarts where most of scenes are set. Within the context of the films, the value of education, and the power of possibility emerges through the main character of Harry Porter. In fact, the culture is marred with scientific nuances meaning the people at this time in the films have explored factual developments which contribute to their daily activities and pursuits (Lemmerman, np).
The Journey of Harry Porter: From Orphan to Famous Wizard
The main character who drives these cultures is Harry Porter. At the beginning of the first release in the title Harry Potter and the Philosopher stone, one meets an orphaned boy who has lived with his aunt Muggle who is unkind and non-magical as well. When he is eleven, his destiny is revealed by Hagrid who shares how his parents were murdered by one Voldemort. It is evident that Harry grows famous in the wizardry culture and eventually begins to study at Hogwarts (Potter, np). Here he learns about magic and explore several experiences together with his friends Hermione and Ron. Several aspects of the film actually revolve around Harry and his experiences as a student at Hogwarts and a bit of experiences from his aunt who has no idea about this world of wizardry (Potter np).
Language Use: A Unique Blend of Words
The series shows a blend of words to display special ways to communicate in the films. In several instances, one notices how various words fuses together to form unique words that identify this culture as exclusive. In one of the scenes, the characters use the word "animagus" to refer to a combination of Magus who is a wizard and an animal. Another instance used here is "merpeople" which refers to a combination of mermaid as well as individuals otherwise known as people. The invention of words such as these illustrates an exclusive community which is distinct from the Muggle world of Harry's aunt. It is interesting how some of these words became quite popular and has now found their way into the current pop cultural mainstream (Porter, np).
Political Organization: A Hierarchy in the Wizarding World
It is interesting that as Harry grows up with Muggles, he experiences similar political and social issues in the non-magic world. The culture of the Muggles had a hierarchy that Harry could notice even in the house where his aunt always assumed power over the quiet uncle. As he gets to Hogwarts, he finds himself in a similar situation. The school governance system has a ministry that is similar to a regime according to Lemmerman (np). The Neville Chamberlain has several similarities to Wall Street. These nuances denote a strictly hierarchical culture that harry has to be a part of despite having a special mission to fulfill. It is evident from the film scenes how the administration deals with indiscipline cases and even punishes Harry and his friends at different times for their disobedience (Lemmerman, np). At some point, he was almost excommunicated from the school and he had to create a trick that got him back into the system.
Reflections on the Social and Political Issues within Hogwarts
The antics of Harry within this culture therefore indicate a similarity to the hierarchy of the current social systems. In a way, one would say there is order in the political system of Hogwarts that the film is mostly set. However, looking keenly, one sees a similar index to the current global social issues and concerns and even suggests a critical analysis of how the administration at Hogwarts dealt with cases as a bit magical rather than real.
Works cited
Harry Potter: Meet J.K. Rowling". Scholastic Inc. Archived from the original on 4 June 2007. Retrieved 27 September 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20070604101828/http://www.scholastic.com/harrypotter/books/author/index.htm
Lemmerman, Kristin. "Review: Gladly drinking from Rowling's 'Goblet of Fire'". CNN. Archived from the original on 29 June 2006. Retrieved 28 September 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20060629221627/http://edition.cnn.com/2000/books/reviews/07/14/review.potter.goblet/
