Final 'Harry Potter' Hits Shelves … as a Christian Tale?
By Kevin Jackson
Christian Post Reporter
Sat, Jul. 21 2007

Whether Christians may agree with it or not, the newest and final volume of the “Harry Potter” series has come full force into bookstores.

The tension had especially been built up over the past few weeks for the release of the “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” and that anticipation came to an end on Saturday at midnight for many.

“Speculation has been mounting for weeks, if not years in fan circles, as to how the final book will conclude the best loved story of the modern day,” explained Christian author Nancy Carpentier Brown in a statement. “Will Harry die? Is Snape really a good guy or bad guy? Will the dead Dumbledore play a part in the last book? Will Harry conquer the evil Lord Voldemort?”

While many Christians have criticized the boy wizard of occult magic, others have been quite impressed with the youth novels. And with all the press going towards the seventh book in the “Potter” series, Christian groups have been jumping in as well to promote Christian values that they feel are inherent in the fantasy tale.

The Church of England just recently came out with a study guide that goes along with “Harry Potter,” using the popularity of the literature to tie in with Christian themes. the rest