Over the years, there have been much controversy over books our children read. Some schools have banned such books as Huckleberry Finn, and The Diary of Anne Frank, to name a few. Along comes HARRY POTTER, which has raised the eyebrows of many, the conscience of most, and the admiration of some, and the attention of the kids for sure. And, the schools are accepting these books as harmless, 'okay' books to read to the children. The teachers are having 'no' problem 'teaching' it to the children.
Of course, all great literature illustrates the dark side of human existence; however, the best authors do not intend darkness itself as entertainment. Like shadows in a landscape that make the bright spots all the more brighter, evil in fiction should serve as a contrast to the good.
