The worldwide phenomenon of “Harry Potter” has changed not only science fiction literature, but also the lives of many young adults as they have grown up under the influence of J.K. Rowling’s bewitching, magical novels. As a result that there was an abundance of zealous chatter and eager individuals when senior Ethan Pinc announced the beginning of the Harry Potter Club.

“I just wanted to start an all-inclusive club where fans of Harry Potter could come and share their passions with no judgment,” Pinc said. “I want the environment here to be welcoming while accepting and encouraging toward diverse participation.”

Warm and welcoming is exactly the environment Pinc portrayed last Wednesday during eighth period. Pinc and English teacher and sponsor Timothy Wiseman were wearing their house robes upon the newcomers’ arrival to room A116 and had made homemade butterbeer for the club members. There were handcrafted wands on display, posters draped across the walls and Harry Potter music blaring. People were still flowing into the crowded room 10 minutes after the first club meeting began, not even including stragglers.

“I believe the club has started off more [successfully] than I expected,” Pinc said. “There were almost 50 people in attendance: so many that we may have to split up into two classrooms.”

With promises of a Quidditch tournament, house assignments, movie days and wand duels, Pinc has Harry Potter fans ecstatic as he is making their wizardly dreams as close to a reality as possible.

“I am so excited to see how it all turns out,” Pinc said. “We have so much planned and I am eager to see how everyone engages with one another.”