The Philosopher’s Stone Is 20 Years Old, Here’s What The Harry Potter Book Series Taught Us

1. Patience is a virtue

2. First editions are worth a fortune

3. Children's books could introduce adult themes

4. But that doesn't mean some won't miss the point altogether

5. The value of seeing the good in people

6. Some secrets simply cannot be shared

7. Put the Potter name on anything and it will sell

8. Boarding schools made a comeback

9. It taught us new words, and put them in the dictionary

10. It has inspired many academic works

11. Enough is simply never enough