Growing up in a generation full of Harry Potter books and movies, I instantly fell in love with the whole idea of Harry Potter itself. I (still) own all of the hard cover books in a chest, currently have a gryffindor jersey, a time turner necklace and multiple small things signifying my love for the series. I even stood in line for 4 hours to ride on the Harry Potter ride when the park first opened. So one can clearly tell how obsessed I am with Harry Potter, and here are the reasons why:

1. Re-reading the books is just as exciting.

I have read each novel over 5 times each and I never get bored of what they say. I can never stop reading, I cry at almost every heart filled scene, and I never let myself skip books.

2. I automatically use Harry Potter references regardless of what is going on.

Harry Potter references are 99% of my jokes and I can't guarantee that if you do not get them that I can still be friends with you. If you do not get a Harry Potter reference that I make, there is seriously something Ron with you.

3. I know every main character's birthday and even the actor's birthday.

Like how this article was created on Tim Felton's Birthday. Happy Birthday Tim Felton! (September 22nd)

4. I have planned out my outfit for the Yule Ball and plan on going yearly.

Every December a group called the Sexy Nerd Society in Omaha, Nebraska throws a replica Yule ball! The Yule Ball has a sorting hat, tri wizard tournament games, butter beer/other HP themed drinks, and even has a formal cosplay tournament and the winner gets $500. Who wouldn't want $500 just for dressing up in a cute dress or Harry Potter themed outfit while being surrounded by other Harry Potter nerds?

5. When Severus, Dobby, and Dumbledore died my heart broke.

Words cannot explain how much I loved those characters.

6. I want to go to the UK just to go to see all of the Harry Potter places.

I want to see gringotts, platform 9 3/4, hogsmeade, Hogwarts, the ministry of magic, godrics hollow, and so many more!

7. I was offended on my 11th birthday when my parents didn't give me an acceptance letter (and I may have just paid to get my own, even if it was 8 years late..)

I guess to be a little bit fair I didn't ask for one but they should just know, right? ;)

8. I knew my house before I even took the sorting quiz on Pottermore.

I knew before I even took the quiz I was Gryffindor and I knew that no other house would feel more like home!

9. I have a Harry Potter tattoo.

And i plan to add more to it eventually! It could even turn into a quarter sleeve ;)

10. I can quote the books better than I can remember any other novels I have ever owned.

11. When someone says they do not like Harry Potter I have to reconsider if I actually like them or not, or whether we can be friends from that point.

12. When someone says "Always" to me I take that so highly that it is more of an unbreakable promise than a pinky promise.

Clearly, Harry Potter will always hold a dear place in my heart.