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Harry Potter is just like ... what? Five leading templates for comparison.

Harry Potter fans just know they love the record-breaking series of books. But everyone from academics to mythologists, classicists to historians, and literary critics to, well, geeks have a special “template” they perceive at the heart of the tale. From positing Albus Dumbledore as the infamous Richard III to taking us aloft the scaly back of St. George’s dragon, here are five of our top takes on what’s going on behind the scenes in the Harry Potter narratives.
Top 10 moments from the Harry Potter series

Ten of the best moments from the Harry Potter books and films.
Countdown to "Harry Potter": Take our quiz on "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Most diehard Harry Potter fans will swear that they know everything there is to know about each of J.K. Rowling's books. But how well do you really remember the second book in the series, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets?" As we all prepare for the July 15, 2011, release of the movie version of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2" – the eighth and final "Harry Potter" film – take our quiz and find out!
Review: 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'

For 'Harry' fans the intensity deepens at Hogwarts – as do adolescent romantic interests.