Hear hear for common sense!
Children + reading = good.
Children + Adults putting twisted ideas into their kids heads because of thier own paranoia = dumb and self-defeating.
Frankly, folks, I'd be way more concerned about the one-worldish sex-centered socialistic brainwashing that passes off for public education of young people than a fantasy book that takes kids away from their video games and TV.
If you're worried about how your child interprets Potter, here's a novel idea: Take some quality time and read it with them and have a loving discussion regarding their feelings. Geesh! !
So when are you giving little Sally that copy of the Satanic Bible by Anton LeVey?