New York Lawyer
February 6, 2003

Q:
I am a third-year associate. I have been working in my firm for one year. I have a good relationship with my colleagues, including my partner.

Lately, I discovered that the latter reads "Harry Potter" books. I viewed that as a revelation of a puerile state of mind.

Should I be concerned about that?

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A:

No.

Harry Potter books are sensational. Many adults have gotten hooked on them while reading to their kids.

And lawyers can use all the diverting outside influences they can get.

Rather than being "concerned," I�d be thrilled to be working with someone who has enough imagination to be swept away by the world of Harry, Hermione and the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Pick up a copy yourself and enjoy a break from all those billable hours.

Sincerely,
Holly English
Principal Consultant, Values at Work