FIRST-PERSON: Is Harry Potter merely entertainment? Jun 2, 2004 By Phil Boatwright "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" Photo courtesy of harrypotter.com THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (BP)--"I love Harry Potter. I think it would be so cool to be a witch," Sharon, age 11, says. That's my answer to anyone who says J.K. Rowling's adventure series is harmless fantasy. While the Harry Potter book and film series has held a hypnotic fascination for youngsters, its thematic foundation is troubling. Arguably, perceptive children can view such material without succumbing to the snare of the occult, but it would be naive to...