If you couldn't tell from my username, I am a huge fan of Harry Potter. Something else that I love is arguing and debating, especially when I have a very strong opinion on the topic. As a result, one of my favorite pass-times is taking part in the "Harry Potter vs Twilight" debate, obviously on the side of Team Potter. As such, I have decided to make a collection of the reasons I have found from various places on the internet describing why some think that Twilight is better than Harry Potter, as well as my responses to said reasons.
Before I get started, there are somethings that I would like to make clear. Firstly, I do not intend to bash those who do like the Twilight series. I firmly believe that people are entitled to their own opinions. As Voltaire stated "Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so too." Though I may disagree with those that find Twilight to be better than Harry Potter, that doesn't mean that they shouldn't be allowed to share their opinions without fear of others making fun of them. To use another quote, this time from Evelyn Beatrice Hall "I disapprove of what you have to say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." This, however, it a two-way street. Just as I respect the opinions of Twilight fans, I expect Twilight fans to be respectful of my opinions, as well as those held by other Harry Potter fans. Something else that I would like to make sure is clear from the outset is that I have actually read all four Twilight books and saw the first three films of the series, and was, in fact, a fan of the series during my freshmen year of high school. I feel the need to clarify this because many defenders of the Twilight series seem to be under the impression that those of use who criticize the series have never read it.
Thank you for reading these opening thoughts. I'll start providing my actual responses in the next chapter.
