[Antoninus]

But suddenly the whole series is vile and evil, not because of what is in it, but because something said outside of the books.

Yes, something that was said by the author of the books concerning one of the main heroic characters--and this in a series that is ostensibly for kids to read. And now, the tiresome subject of homosexuality will be broached any time the series is discussed--especially in academic settings. They're already talking about using them as "teachable moments."

And it's not "suddenly". The moral sense of the books has been convoluted from day one and I've tried to point that out in my reviews when I saw it. Harry's incessant lying, his contempt for authority, his repeated dissing of his friends, his use of unforgivable "dark magic", his complete lack of remorse for bad acts he commits.

"Dumbledore is gay" is just the final straw, as far as I'm concerned.

[Tired of Taxes]

I agree with you here. After talking with other parents and reading the first book myself, I let my eldest son read the entire series as each book was released. I think he owns all the books. Some were gifts. He won one in a contest. Then he spent his own money buying the final book.

As someone said on another thread, it is pure evil that Rowling hid the information and waited until her last book was sold to reveal this news. I’m sure kids are going to hear about it and spread the news. These days, it may be made into an issue in the movies, too.

Of course, my son also read Narnia, LOTR, and other books that are pure good vs. evil, so he’s not a Potter-obsessed fan (anymore). I’m now glad my other two children are not early readers who like big, thick novels.