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I have done little-to-no reading this past week, and that's because I've been slightly preoccupied with work (& the fact that I AM GOING TO SEE CHAMPAGNEPAPI ON SUNDAY ... totally irrelevant, sorry). Anyway, I've been stuck in a little bit of a reading-rut; this usually happens about 4 times a year to be honest, and I've come to the realization that the only way I can get myself un-stuck is by rereading Harry Potter. I don't read the books in order, and sometimes I go back-and-forth between books reading the chapters I'm in the mood for. If I'm feeling annoyed I read "The Prince's Tale", if I'm feeling all sorts of self-loathing I'll go for "The Mirror of Erised", if I need my faith in humanity restored I'll opt for "The Woes of Mrs. Weasley". Regardless, when I'm going on a Harry Potter binge, I will always (and without fail) save the best (in my opinion) for last: The Prisoner of Azkaban.

These books are like my babies, and although parents don't usually have a favourite child, this book has my heart in a way that none of the others do. It's a good thing I'm not a real parent because I'd be a totally shit one who chooses favourites. Why is this my favourite Harry Potter book? Perhaps because I have an unwavering love for the Marauders, especially Sirius Black. Perhaps it's because ole Voldy is blissfully absent. Perhaps it's because Harry, Ron, and Hermione are especially angsty with their bickering, which does a fantastic job of setting the foundation for a bomb ass friendship. Perhaps it's because the subjects are so entertaining, we have Hagrid taking over Care of Magical Creatures, Trelawney with Divination, and Lupin with Defense Against the Dark Arts. Perhaps it's because Snape gets attacked by the trio. More than likely, it's all of the above that contribute to making this book my favourite book of all time. I know that's high praise for a book labelled a children's story. I will personally fight anyone who taunts me. This series has my heart. I love it dearly.