See  https://harrypotterpower.com for the full article by Vance Farrell which gives a plethora of quotations and examples supporting the thesis that the Harry Potter books are inspired by and lead people to the occult.

Here is a generated summary of this excellent article:

Main Points the Site Makes Against Harry Potter

1. The Books Are Not Harmless Fiction — They Are Witchcraft

• The site asserts the Harry Potter books are not just fantasy, but are saturated with actual witchcraft, occult practices, and spiritualism. It claims that the material is drawn from real occult sources—including divination, ghost communication, spell-casting, and other practices core to modern witchcraft and satanism. Harry Potter Power+1

2. J.K. Rowling Studied Real Occult and Witchcraft Sources

• It argues Rowling did not invent magic out of thin air, but studied actual witchcraft manuals and occult training material and then incorporated them into the books. Harry Potter Power

3. The Books Portray Occult Practices as Fun, Exciting, and Desirable

• According to the site, the world of Hogwarts makes practices like spell-casting, divination, potion-making, and communication with spirits appear fun and cool—and thus seductive to young readers. It claims children may be drawn toward real witchcraft as a result. Harry Potter Power

4. Children Have Written to Rowling Wanting the Magic to Be Real

• The site highlights that children have written letters to the author asking to attend Hogwarts and expressing a sincere belief that the world of magic could be real. It interprets this as proof that readers can get confused and may believe in witchcraft literally. Harry Potter Power

5. The Series Promotes Disobedience, Rule-Breaking, and Moral Relativism

• It argues that characters repeatedly break rules, lie, and deceive without genuine consequences, and that rule-breaking is often rewarded or presented as clever. Critics who echo this point argue it promotes moral relativism. Harry Potter Power+1

6. The Books Normalize Communication with the Dead and Spirit Beings

• The site claims the narrative normalizes supernatural communication (e.g., ghosts, mirrors that show deceased parents) and presents death as an adventure, which it regards as spiritually dangerous. Harry Potter Power

7. Occult Symbols, Rituals, and Practices Are Embedded Throughout

• Items such as wands, cauldrons, spell books, curses, and incantations—some directly derived from real occult lore—are cited as examples that the books convey actual witchcraft methods, not just invented, fictional magic. Harry Potter Power

8. The Story Promotes Elitism Based on Magical Ability

• The site claims the series sets up a worldview where magical (occult) ability is superior to non-magical people, which it equates to a spiritually dangerous kind of elitism. Harry Potter Power

9. It Links the Popularity of Harry Potter to Wider Moral and Spiritual Decline

• The incredible worldwide sales and merchandising of Harry Potter are portrayed as an “occult spell cast over the world”—suggesting not just entertainment, but profound spiritual influence. Harry Potter Power

10. Real-World Occultists Are Said to Validate the Magic

• The site mentions instances where practitioners of modern witchcraft (e.g., Wiccans) reportedly recognize or approve of the magic in the stories—a claim used to argue that occult practitioners see the series as aligning with actual occult practices (even if mainstream practitioners disagree). Harry Potter Power

Underlying Framework of the Argument

1. Witchcraft Is Spiritually Dangerous

• The site views occultism as spiritually perilous, often citing biblical passages that condemn witchcraft and sorcery (drawing on the idea that the Bible forbids such practices). Harry Potter Power

1. Fiction and Reality Blur for Children

• A major premise is that because magic is presented vividly, children may be unable to distinguish between fantasy magic and real occult practices, leading them toward occult curiosity. Harry Potter Power

Context — Similar Arguments from Other Critics

Many of the specific objections cited by harrypotterpower.com echo broader religious criticisms:

• Magic = occult involvement: Some critics outside the site say children might be drawn to real astrology, numerology, or clairvoyance because these concepts appear in or resemble what’s in the books. CBN
• Moral ambiguity: Critics have claimed the series blurs moral lines or lacks a clear divine authority over magic. MuggleNet
• Violence and supernatural contact: Other opponents note repeated depictions of violence, death, and supernatural beings as concerning in literature marketed to children. Timothy Gough