5 Reasons Twilight is Better than Harry Potter ...

5 Reasons Twilight is Better than Harry Potter ...
By Melanie • Oct 18, 2021

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.

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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.

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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  • Georgia

    2012-04-20T23:38:49.000Z

    So you can only give us 5 reasons why Twilight is Better than Harry Potter? 1) What powers? The power to run fast, read minds or see the future? They're not really very original now are they? 2) Harry Potter doesn't revolve on how 'hot' the characters are. 3) Robert Pattinson said he'd rather play Cedric Diggory than Edward Cullen. He also stated that he mindlessly hates the Twilight series. 4)J.K Rowling may have been inspired by Greek mythology, the Lord of the rings ... she only adapted a subtle amount of these influences into her novels, whereas Meyer copied the exact romantic structure of Wuthering Heights and many other of L.J Smiths' ideas. 5)Vampires burn in the sunlight don't they? They don't sparkle, I can't comprehend why many girls my age go week at the knees when they see this. Surely the stereotype is girls sparkle. So why would they want their boyfriend to do it to? And come on, Vampires without fangs, isn't that just a deranged human? 6) Harry Potter incorporated some of the greatest actors of this century : Alan Rickman, Robbie Coltrane, Maggie Smith, Gary Oldman, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs.... 7) So many Twilight fanatics say that Harry Potter isn't a love story. Sure it may not be filled with make-out sessions and sexual references but it's filled with a genuine love. Lily Potter sacrificing herself to save her son. Severus Snape's love for Lily that never died. Ginny and Harry, Ron and Hermione, Neville and Luna (DHp2), Fleur and Bill, Remus and Tonks... Thats is real love. 8) Harry sacrificed himself to save the wizard and muggle world. Edward sacrificed... OH! He didn't he just wanted to die because he thought Bella was dead. Poor sod. 9) I read a lot. I've read both series and I was all 'hyped up' for the battle at the end of Breaking Dawn. But nothing happened. That kind of killed any last hope I had for that sad excuse for a book. 10) The popularity of HP caused Universities and Colleges to include a 'creative writing' course as one of their subjects. 11) If you watched K.Stewart collect her award for The best female performance, she made a stupidly immature comment along the lines of 'sorry Natalie but the popcorn is mine'. No and I repeat No actor should ever behave like that. It's utterly disrespectful to the other nominees and she also made a complete arse out of herself.
  • Walter

    2011-08-06T08:41:08.000Z

    5. The magical school is one of the greatest fantasy creations of all time 4. Harry Potter had glasses, but was no dork considering he was an amazing quittitch player and brave dueler. He had the heart of a Lion. Gryffindor! 3. There is a lot of love in Harry Potter, some of which is romance, some is more magical and powerful. Someis both. 2. Twilight has vampires. Harry Potter has giants and thestrals and basilisks and phoenixes and giant and massive spiders and house elves and werewolves and animagi and inferi, and more, all of which are enhanced by rowlings stellar writing. 1. Harry Potter is about being brave and having love and excepting fate. Good conquers evil. Twilight is about crying over 2 hot guys. Winner: HP Mischief managed
  • A

    2013-03-04T03:33:31.000Z

    Please, please tell me this is a joke. So, sex and underage pregnancy are better than saving the world? Wow. You are such a major Muggle.
  • psvch

    2014-06-04T11:29:13.538Z

    twilight is about a seventeen year old girl who gets pregnant by a hundred year old vampire who wants to kill her.
  • Emma

    2014-05-27T03:41:44.990Z

    This is probably the most pathetic article I've even see. In my life. Harry Potter is an epic, timeless, beautiful, and magical series and it has changes my life in more ways than I can list right now. Twilight is a terribly written series with no plot, characters with no personality whatsoever, and for god's sake the vampires SPARKLE. In the SUN. Enough said.
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