Harry Potter had an extraordinary childhood. However, the same cannot be said of his adult years. Like some unfortunate youth, Harry peaked at a young age, forcing his life into a downward spiral since the age of seventeen. Years had passed since the Battle at Hogwarts, and with each year Harry Potter dwindled from a household name to that of a meaningless has-been. These losses of fame were equally matched with a loss of happiness throughout Harry’s life. As he lost the adoration of the general public, years of childhood neglect and emotional abuse finally caught up with Harry, proving that he wasn’t the well-adjusted heroic young boy portrayed in the film and novel adaptations of his life.

The women in my family exercised three choices when it came to their hair: weaves, wigs, or relaxers.  I was honored to join the long lineage of black women in my family who masked their natural hair.  Again, I didn’t comprehend the full implications of this act.  At the time, I rationalized that relaxing my hair would make my hair easier to handle, and more versatile in style.  In all honesty, just as a typical young person, I was just trying to fit in.