We have spent the entire class talking about different aspects of magic across a large period of time and how peoples' idea of what magic is has changed. In the medieval period magic was often seen as a form of sacrilege used by heretics, given to them by demons and devils. As time progressed though we see a changing view point that came across strikingly in the Grimm Fairy-tales. In those we see magic as a form of wonderment and joy, something to be hopeful for. That sentiment has continued even till this day with the such classics as The Lord of The Rings and Harry Potter.
What I would like to propose is an answer to the question we were asked at the beginning of this year an answer to what magic means to you, in this case me. After spending an entire semester in this class and learning what it had to teach about magic, which I am sure is only equal to a small bit of the material out there in the world, I have come up with an answer to that question.
My answer is simple magic is that thing in life that takes away all your worries, if even for a split moment in time. An example of this is when Harry got the letter in the mail to go into to Hogwarts it completely changed his life. I think that is what can be considered magic the ability to change a persons life for the better.
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