delayed Harry Potter Craze

I've started reading book 2 of the Harry Potter series. Yes, I'm a little behind with the times. When the book first came out, James Dobson advised listeners not to read the books. At the time, I was a dedicated listener of Focus on the Family. I still listen to Focus on the Family from time to time. I can't quote exactly what he said back then (I'm sure I can find it on the web somewhere), but basically he advised not reading stories concerning witchcraft and wizardry, pretty much the same argument why Christians should not celebrate Halloween. Another reason, I didn't want to read it because everyone else was reading it. I guess I wanted my own little rebellion, going against popular culture. Well, in any case, I'm reading it now. It's an entertaining book, can't say life changing, but a good read. I don't think I'm being sacrilegious for reading the book or displeasing God, but I do feel in some ways I have succumbed to popular culture for reading it. Oh well. Hypocrisy perhaps.

Update: I just looked up on the internet. Focus on the Family neither advised against it nor for it. Basically, it left the decision up to the parents. Hmm…when the book first came out, I thought I remember him speaking against the book.