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Yesterday afternoon, I was on the escalator to the subway, reading Deathly Hallows. I heard someone nearby say, "Matt, you are too old to be reading Potter." After a moment, I realized that she was addressing me and that "Matt" was probably "Man."

I did not respond, partly because she had walked past me. I wasn't really indignant, either. There's been plenty of sentiment expressed that HP is overrated, particularly for older readers. Besides, the speaker appeared to be a teen. From what I recall, teens often disdain nourishment of the inner child. My main emotion, all in all, was mild amusement.

I only wonder how old she thought I was.