The Harry Potter series turns 20 today. The series became a worldwide hit and changed the children's literature and young adult genres.

Do you remember when you first became a part of the mania? Did you have a Harry Potter themed birthday party or stay up for one of the book releases? Were you early to the craze like the King's English bookstore? Or are you more of a fan of the movies?

20-year-old Kaitlyn Bancroft wrote about her memories of growing up with Harry Potter, but we also want to hear yours: Tell us your Harry Potter story.

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