Well I'll get some of my hang ups about the series out since we're talking about it.
I do actually give props to Rowling for having a central protagonist that, while indeed being special, isn't super good at everything they do and have all the skills and answers. I wish Harry had SOME notable skill other than being good on a broom, but at least he isn't super OP.
And the other thing is I hate how many things seemed to be written purely for the sake of the fandom, like the "romances". Ron and Hermione really rubbed each other the wrong way and there was no inkling of a potential relationship until it suddenly happened. And it seemed to be written in just because fans liked the whole "opposites attract" and "hate love" tropes. Harry and Ginny also seemed purely as fanservice because it was wish fulfilment for girls to get with their first crush or something.
I've already gone over the houses... Can't think of anything else at the moment.
I do actually give props to Rowling for having a central protagonist that, while indeed being special, isn't super good at everything they do and have all the skills and answers. I wish Harry had SOME notable skill other than being good on a broom, but at least he isn't super OP.
And the other thing is I hate how many things seemed to be written purely for the sake of the fandom, like the "romances". Ron and Hermione really rubbed each other the wrong way and there was no inkling of a potential relationship until it suddenly happened. And it seemed to be written in just because fans liked the whole "opposites attract" and "hate love" tropes. Harry and Ginny also seemed purely as fanservice because it was wish fulfilment for girls to get with their first crush or something.
I've already gone over the houses... Can't think of anything else at the moment.