6 Reasons I'm Glad I'm A Muggle

This is yet another installment in the continuing saga of Erik being a huge nerd.

If you're a Harry Potter fan, you might enjoy my recent article written for The Torch, a website devoted to all-things-fantasy edited by Tacoma author Brent Hartinger.

From the article:

I just finished re-reading all the Harry Potter books again. Just like the first time through, I was sucked into J.K. Rowling’s stunning world of magic. I want a wand! I want to play Quidditch! I want to buy everything the Weasley twins sell in their joke shop!

As cool as these things are, I’m not sure the benefits of being a wizard make up for the downsides. There are some very good reasons I’m glad I’m a muggle.

You'll have to click through for my reasons.

Also, here's my thoughts on re-reading the seven books from last month.