“Lumos!”

Up until this summer, I have never understood the hype surrounding the wizarding world. Being an English major at a college that looks like a mini Hogwarts, I have endured several conversations have often given me an incredulous look that basically summed up, “How have you not read the series?”

Yes, it is true.

Up until this summer, I hadn't read nor did I understand the hype. But now I understand. I have recently been inducted into the wizarding world and officially (and proudly) labeled a "Potterhead." Though it took me a long time and roughly a month to read every single book within the series, it’s no secret I admire J. K. Rowling. She is (in my opinion) one of the greatest authors I have come across in a long time. As a "Potterhead," I find myself doing what other "Potterheads" have done: scope out everything possible about the wizarding world in hopes that it will actually be reality. Here are 12 common Potterheads problems:

1. When your friends and family ask you what Pottermore is.

I mean seriously, how could you not know what Pottermore is?

2. Not wanting to go to any school except Hogwarts.

Even if you are waaay past your seventh year.

3. When you find yourself swishing and flicking your pencil in class or at work.

You could always disarm your professor, at least in your mind.

4. Having a love/hate relationship with Snape.

I could say the same to you Snape! But we all love you!

5. When you hope that you marry a HP fan so you guys can do the "Unbreakable Vow" instead of normal vows.

Keeping the hope alive for wizard children!

6. Listening to someone when they mention something remotely close to Harry Potter and you stop to listen to their conversation.

Be prepared for an entire presentation with a powerpoint and notecards.

7. Finding yourself quoting the books and the movies in normal conversations daily.

Dumbledore, a mastermind with words.

8. Learning which house you were sorted into on Pottermore.

If you haven't gotten sorted yet, head to Pottermore ASAP!

9. Imagine your future children lacking any interest in the "Harry Potter" series.

Unless they wish to be put on punishment for the rest of their lives under the Tarantallegra spell (a spell that forces your opponent to dance).

10. When you learn who is a Potterhead and who isn’t.

There's always a Hermione who will figure out whether you're a Potterhead or not.

11. Trying to categorize everyone you know accordingly.

I know a lot of Purebloods who have Deatheater tendencies. Lumos! Keep your eyes peeled in the dark!

12. When you and your best friend are both HP fans and text in HP lingo.

Yeah, Weasley, shut it!

There you go! Some problems that Potterheads deal with, but worry not my fellow wizards. Soon enough, we will be reunited with our favorite characters thanks to author, J. K. Rowling. Her latest play called, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is soon to be on sale on July 31, 2016. Because the series is considered to be a bestseller, many places allow people to pre-order the book. I can’t wait!

Until next time, my fellow Potterheads!

"Nox!"