Interview with Arthur Levine, the man who brought 'Potter' to U.S.

I remember I loved this story of a boy who is treated very badly and really made to feel insignificant and powerless. And then, out of the blue, comes this invitation out. Not only does the invitation promise escape from a life of constant abuse by the "family" that wishes you were invisible, but in your new, magic world, you are already a legend and destined to become "a person of great stature."

I remember loving the humor, thinking she is so funny and thinking that here's a rare range of talents in a writer: somebody who can engage me emotionally and yet who can make me laugh. And whose plot is really driving me forward.

I feel very, very proud of J.K. Rowling and what she's accomplished. I feel really proud to be associated with a group of such strong books that have brought so many people pleasure.