Rita,

First let me apologize for the lateness of the reply.

There are different opinions on Harry Potter. I think a false claim that is circulating is that it features actual witch's spells. There is a legitimate tradition of portraying magic in fantasy novels (think of J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis).

Obviously, if Harry Potter elicits an interest in the occult or actual sorcery, which is likely a very small risk (in Harry Potter, non-"magical" people cannot learn or use magic), that would be a problem.

• Is there a larger context behind your question?
• Are there concrete concerns you have observed?
  

I am not an expert on this topic, but I know someone who has studied the issue from a Christian perspective. For her feedback, see:

• Finding Faith Everywhere
  

Eric