Sometimes, I think that Twilight and Harry Potter are tied. They are both good stories, right? Recently, I have been doing a lot of thinking and I think I like Twilight better. Below, I am going to give you 5 reasons Twilight is better than Harry Potter, in my opinion, because I know it is all a matter of preference.
5. There’s No Magic School
Yeah, this is a pretty good reason as to why Twilight is better than Harry Potter. Each year, they didn’t have to go to a school to learn their powers. They already knew their powers. However, a school for vampires would have added a cool twist to it, don’t you think?
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One of the charms of the Twilight universe is the innate abilities that vampires and werewolves possess. They hone their skills through personal experience and mentorship rather than formal education. It brings a sense of realism and relatability, as everyone goes through the journey of self-discovery. Imagine having your vampire mentor casually drop hints on how to better control your thirst for blood while you're out shopping, instead of sitting in a classroom. Now, that's a fresh take on supernatural adolescence that feels uniquely Twilight!
4. Edward Wasn’t a Dork
Yeah, sometimes, dorks are cute. However, Harry was a bit too dorky and I can’t see why girls even liked him. I do like the stories, but I don’t really did the movies as much. However, I like both the books and movies when it comes to Twilight.
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Edward Cullen, with his enigmatic allure and vampire mystique, offered a stark contrast to the often awkward and self-deprecating Harry Potter. His confident yet tormented personality exuded a dark charm that many found irresistible. He was never clumsy with his words or actions, which made him appear suave and sophisticated. In essence, Edward epitomized the classic brooding hero, which is a trope that never fails to capture hearts. Coupled with his supernatural appeal and protective nature, it's no wonder he became the epitome of teenage fantasy and a romantic figure that didn't need to resort to dorkiness to be adored.
Frequently asked questions
It's all about personal taste! Some people prefer the romance and intense emotions in Twilight, while others enjoy the adventure and magical world in Harry Potter. It's like choosing between chocolate and vanilla ice cream—both are great, but different people have their favorites!
That's up for debate! Twilight fans love the central love story between Bella and Edward because it's dramatic and full of tension. Harry Potter has love stories too, but they play a smaller role compared to the main adventure.
Not really! Harry Potter's world is full of magical creatures, but vampires aren't a big part of the story. Twilight, on the other hand, is all about vampires and their secretive, glamorous lives.
Some people believe the magic and fantasy elements might be inappropriate or conflict with personal beliefs, but others argue it's a great way to spark imagination and encourage reading. It's a hot topic for sure!
If you love Harry Potter, you might enjoy books like 'Percy Jackson & The Olympians' for more magical adventures. For Twilight fans, 'The Vampire Diaries' offers another take on vampire romance. There are so many wonderful books out there!
3. Love Story
Harry Potter is not a love story and Twilight is. Therefore, in my opinion, I believe this would make Twilight better than Harry Potter.
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The emotional core of Twilight hinges on the intense romance between Bella and Edward. Their relationship is fraught with drama, passion, and the thrill of forbidden love, which resonates with many readers, particularly those who relish the escapism of a good romance story. It's the kind of love affair that has fans fiercely invested in the characters' fates, debating Team Edward or Team Jacob, and swooning over their favorite moments. While Harry Potter does feature romantic subplots, they're just that—subplots, rather than the driving force of the narrative. Twilight, on the other hand, places love front and center, capturing the hearts of its audience in a way that's uniquely its own.
2. Twilight Has Vampires
I like Twilight because it has vampires in it. I think this helps to make it better than Harry Potter, don’t you? Even just a little?
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Vampires add a sense of forbidden allure and mystery that is undeniably attractive. Their timeless charm and complex nature give a romantic edge that's hard to find in other supernatural tales. And let's be honest, the vampire-human love story between Edward and Bella is a magnetic narrative that pulls at the heartstrings. Twilight showcases the dilemmas and passions that come with such an enthralling bond, making it positively irresistible! The idea of immortality mixed with romance is a combination that gives the saga an added level of depth and excitement, perfectly fueling the addiction to the series.
1. Better Story
Personally, I think Twilight was better than Harry Potter because it had a better story to it. Twilight always had my attention and even though I liked Harry Potter, I dealt with moments of boredom.
Those are 5 reasons Twilight is better than Harry Potter. I know there are some pretty big Harry Potter fans out there that will swamp my blog with saying Harry Potter is better, but that’s fine. Nothing wrong with Harry Potter. So, are you a Harry Potter fan or Twilight? Or Both?
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Comments
Ann: There is a reason she only has 5 reasons.
Adrianna: Also. Even the actors hate the book/movies
Anonymous: How hard would I slap you if we came face to face... ~It's easy to find a random school that your characters attend; but it takes brains to create a magical school like Hogwarts that is unlike any average school. ~Harry Potter is a Love Story. 'The Prince's Tale' in The Deathly Hallows is a much better interpertation of love that all four Twilight books together. In Harry Potter there are many forms of love aswell. Lily's love for her son saved Harry; Snape, as creul and evil as he might seem loved Lily til the end of his time; Dumbledore was gay; Harry/Ron/Herminoe love between them was their friendship; Herminoe and Ron had a relatable relationship; Harry and Ginny were strong a strong pair too-I can go on forever. Twlight's love is the lust between a sparkling dead vampire and a whiny baby Bella. ~Someone's a little shalow. Harry Potter proves that nobody is perfect. Robert P., the actor who plays Edward is nothing like the handsome marble like sparky creature that Stephnie M. created. ~Twilight is not exciting at all. It took me two years to finish reading the twilight saga, where as it usually takes me not even two weeks to read a Harry Pottter novel. If I were to re-read the entire series again, it would take me two months tops. ~Learn you facts before you post. Have you read the comments? My four year old sister could post something better than your arguements.
Potter_all_the_way: There are so many things wrong with these "reasons" I don't know where to start. First, these are opinions. They are like saying " I like cats over dogs because dogs slobber." That's an opinion. Reasons actually have a factual basis. Like this: " I like cats over dogs because dogs can be a little reckless and troublemakers but extremely loyal." You don't have to even mention the loyal part! Then there are your 5 "reasons" that are bogus. For example: 1) Is it REALLY a "better" story? No, you had no evidence of why twilight was better than Harry Potter all you said was that "it bored me". You didn't say why it bored you. And you have no proof it was a better story. For all we know you might have just read the first book. And Meyer wasn't as descriptive as Rowling. Meyer used huge words to describe everything whereas Rowling didn't need to use a thesaurus for every word. Harry Potter values bravery, heroism, and friendship with love in between it all. Twilight values love and crying over to guys who can't stop sparkling or cant keep their shirts on for more than 5 minutes. Not that I don't like love stories, it's just that I don't like the same thing over and over and over again. Plus, Robert Patterson admits he would rather be Cedric Diggory than Edward Cullen, so BOOM roasted. 2) Ok, it is official. You did not read any Harry Potter books except for the first one. In the second book (Chamber of Secrets) one of Lockhart's books is Voyages with Vampires. You would have noticed Voyages with Vampires is mentioned several times in the book. They mention vampires in the first book too. Vampires were in Quirrels cover story. (Why he wore the turban.). Then, vampires are mentioned throughout the series and one actually appears at Slughorn's Christmas party in the Half-Blood Prince. Also, there are werewolves, goblins, dwarfs, giants, trolls, mermaids, elves, pixies, centaurs, hippogriffs, phoenixes, dragons, acromantulas, basilisks, and threshtrals. There are probably more beasts than all the bones Bella has in her body, and your whining about vampires. 3) There are probably more couples in Harry Potter than in Twilight. For example, James and Lily, Lily and Severus, Lupin and Tonks, Molly and Arthur, Bill and Fleur, Percy and Penelope, George and Angelina, Ron and Hermione, Harry and Ginny, Neville and Hannah, Kendra and Percival (Dumbledore), Merope and Tom (Sr.) and so many more. Also, the girls of Harry Potter taught me a little something about love. Ginny taught me not to be clingy, Hermione taught me that love will always find me, and Luna taught me to do whatever I want when in love; anyone who can't appreciate that can hit the road. But Bella taught me that when love leaves you, jump of a cliff and curl up in the fetal position. I mean honestly, that is not a good message for hormone-crazed 15 year old girls. 4) Are you kidding me? Harry is not a dork. What made you think he was one? Was it the glasses? Cuz that's just stereotypical. Was it the scar? I have one one my leg, so are you gonna call me a dork? Is it the people he is friends with? Or are you just as bad as Malfoy. Are you a death eater in disguise, looking for the one who made your master disappear? And I actually think Harry is smokin'. Most girls fall in love with him because he is a hero, loyal noble, brave, a good Quidditch player, and not to mention totally available in the books 1-5. I am actually offended by calling Harry a dork. If anyone's the dork here, it's Edward. And all that studying he, Ron, and Hermione does, it not called being a dork, it's called being a student. 5) As Hagrid once said, "Where do yeh think yer parents learned it all?" Why can't they just give them their powers and skip Hogwarts? You're missing something obvious. Practice makes perfect. A) They need to practice making potions and casting spells! B) You can't learn Defense Against the Dark Arts from a book! (Unless you're Umbridge.). C) You have to learn astronomy. There is no book called astronomy for dummies. D) You need to learn how to control your powers. You should have learned this by now. So next time you want to diss Harry Potter, think again. Did you see my opinions and reasons? Well you should have. Anyway one more thing, FYI HP's Bella could kick your Bella's ass. Mischief Managed.
Leisa: Cool story, bro. Does all book have to be a love story to be better like Twilight? I think not. Every story have different kinds, like suspense, love, fantasy, so please stop being dumb. If you dont agree with me, go back to kindergarten
Anonymous: 5) Of course there is no Magic school that's why it is a FANTASY book. There is more logic to there magic abilities in that they have to learn the basics and the material it's like going to school and taking math or literature there is a logic to how it works. Another point is VAMPIRES don't exist either that's why it's FANTASY but unlike Harry Potter there is no Logic to the Vampire qualities they possess and if there is it's not a very good logic. 4) This tells me you are a bit shallow. Girls like Harry because of his personality not his apperance. Harry is very charming actually, he is protective but not overly protective he is kind, sweet, brave, and loyal which a lot of people should admire. In my eyes Edward sure he was Romantic and charming but to overly controlling and protective, and he also sounds a bit selfish.you need to look beyond looks because there is no such thing as the perfect guy who is adonis like, but there is such a thing as a sweet and kind guy who has his flaws. 3) Harry Potter does have love in it. for example Harry/Ginny Ron/Hermione Remus/Tonks Snape/Lily Lily/James etc...... the diffrence is the Harry Potter love stories are more realistic and plain ridiculous. but besides that in Harry Potter Love varies. they have the love a parent could have for there child (Ex: Lily sacrificing herself for her son.). the love between friends (Harry,Ron,Hermione). and the love a godfather has for there godchild (Sirus dies saving harry). Love is the main point in harry potter but it is not the just the love between a girl and boy. 2) Harry Potter has vampires to but they are the classic suck human blood fangs vampire which actually make the Harry Potter Vampires better. (Ex: Sanguini in Half blood prince) It's just that Vampires are not the main point in Harry potter . 1) Harry Potter has a more of a complete plot line along with subplots and it has more realistic characters and is a very emotional story that truly makes people gain the quality of child like wonder amusment and imagination. I respect you like twilight but no that is reason to post reasons that are not good enough or not fully thought through.
Twilight: Bitch!!!! All that happens in Twilight is Jacob takes his shirt off every ten minutes, and Edward , is in fact EMO!!!!! FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!!!!!!! He bedazzles himself!!! And FYI, In the Goblet of Fire, EDWARD CULLEN GETS SLAYED!!!! So you can just take you 'cakes by Donna', Stephanie Meyers, and all this Twilight BS, roll it up and shove it up your ass!!!!!!!
Natalie: Sry lag to continue #HarryPotter is NOT A DORK! He wears glasses! Twilight might be good, I won't ever read the books, but it is the nit picky details the 1st book made a reference to the 7th on the chocolate frog card because Dumbledore defeated Grindelwald... The love in twilight I stalkerey where as hp it's family and romantic! Lastly hp wouldn't make sense without the school whatsoever. Countered by an 11 year old wow
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