Harry Potter Protest

ATLANTA (AP) - October 5, 2006 -- Is Harry Potter something far more sinister than a fictional character? A Georgia woman thinks so, and wants them out of the school library.

In fact, as far as Laura Mallory is concerned, the books help foster the kind of culture where school shootings take place. She believes that wouldn't happen if students were reading the Bible instead.

The mother of four from suburban Atlanta also contends Harry Potter is little more than an "evil" attempt to indoctrinate children in the Wicca religion.

But the school system's lawyer says the Potter series doesn't support any religion. She says they present themes like friendship and overcoming adversity. The lawyer also says if schools had to get rid of every book referring to witches, you could wave goodbye to "Cinderella" and "Macbeth."

Mallory lost her initial case in May. A ruling on this appeal is expected in December.

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