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Harry's story speaks first and foremost to a feeling most of us swoon at: the feeling of being deliberately, carefully, and specially chosen. Though he hadn't known it, Harry was destined to be a wizard--he had the mark of greatness on him. It just took someone with the right eyes...

Author: By Maryanthe E. Malliaris, | Title: Alchemy and Other Core Courses | 9/18/2000 | See Source »

...began simply enough. After years of life in a Muggle (non-wizard) family, being made to feel quite uninteresting and ordinary, Harry received a mysterious letter admitting him to the study of high magic at Hogwarts, a kind of boarding school. Though surprised at his own admission, once at Hogwarts, Harry learned that other kids--the legacies--have looked forward to coming their whole lives...

Author: By Maryanthe E. Malliaris, | Title: Alchemy and Other Core Courses | 9/18/2000 | See Source »

Just knowing I could revive my computer so easily inspired me to experiment. And that's the whole idea behind Me. The free programs Microsoft throws in--digital photo and video-editing software, a home-networking wizard, quick links to online games, and the latest versions of Windows Media Player and Internet Explorer--are all meant to encourage you to break out of your dull computing routines...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Live Dangerously | 9/18/2000 | See Source »

...right when she blurts out, "Rock stars have kidnapped my son." But William and the film are too savvy for that. People use one another here, but genially, and in small doses. On this cross-country trek, everyone is, benignly, lost in poppyland. It's Oz without the wizard...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: Absolutely Fabulous | 9/18/2000 | See Source »

...WIZARD...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People: Sep. 4, 2000 | 9/4/2000 | See Source »

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