Could be because it's written for children. Too many people keep forgetting that. No one, Rowling chief amongst them, is calling her Lewis or Tolkien. Keep that in mind.
That said, I don't give a bogart's patootie if folks like/read them or not. I happen to like them and enjoy them.
Sorry, but it isn’t interesting. Religious? — Hardly.
While I likewise have problems with this being a part of any church program/message, there ARE deeply religious (and Christian) themes in Harry Potter.
And, unlike most people who say there aren't, I've actually read all seven books.
That said, I'm not getting involved in ~another~ Potter thread.
But, if you won't read the books at least read this article: Harry Potter and the Fire breathing Fundamentalists
“Could be because it’s written for children. ......I happen to like them and enjoy them.”
Dam-, you just let one of the neener secrets out of the bag. I’m going to tell the LPFOKETT GAHCOEEP-w/o* on you, I’m going to tell the LPFOKETT GAHCOEEP-w/o* on you! He’ll probably make you spring for the libations at the next annual pig roast.