Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

As I am finally tackling the world of Harry Potter, I'm seeking to keep an open mind to why everyone loves these books so much. The writing is definitely very captivating, and I was easily immersed into the story. I love the friendship between Harry, Ron, and Hermione. I'm convinced that Dumbledore is actually Gandalf taking a vacation from Lord of the Rings. And my favorite parts were the little bits of humor. Overall, I enjoyed the book, although I'm still waiting to be swept off my feet.