14 years later...

OK, so I've decided I need to find out what all this hype is about Harry Potter. Until now, I'd read the first chapter of the first book, watched the first film and half of the second film...and that was it. I don't have a clue what happens after that. When the last film came out a few weeks ago people seemed to have Harry Potter fever. I want to know why.
And so, 14 years after being published, I have started reading the first book. Six to go...I think?!!