Love Harry Potter or loathe him? We want to hear about it

Harry Potter fans are getting understandably restless with just 23 days and counting until the the Nov. 16 release of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," the Warner Bros. film adaptation of the first book in the wildly popular fantasy series by J.K. Rowling.

That's why we at Island Life felt it was prime time to let Hogswarts Heads of ALL ages (yes, we know there are grownups among Potter readers) to weigh in on the continuing tale.

If you're a fan, please write and tell us: What do you find so appealing about the Harry Potter adventures? And how big a fan are you? (Optional: You can send a photo of yourself in costume or with your Potter paraphernalia to prove it.) Or, to be fair: If you are among those folks who find Harry Potter books unappealing or objectionable, please tell us why. Write 250 words or less.

Please write your name, city and daytime phone number on essays and photos. Postmark by Nov. 2 and send to: Harry Potter Mania, c/o The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802 or fax 535-8170. E-mail ohana@honoluluadvertiser.com if you're 13 or older.