Amazon.com contest
Harry Potter fans under the age of 18 can win a copy of "The Deathly Hallows" in a contest announced by Amazon.com by writing a 300-word essay on their favorite character.
The Harry Potter Owl Delivery Writing Adventure will award nine winners with copies of the final installment of the Harry Potter books at midnight on July 21. The prize package also includes hundreds of dollars worth of Harry Potter memorabilia.
Three entries from three age groups (6-8, 9-12 and 13-17) will be chosen. To enter the Owl Delivery Writing Adventure, a parent or legal guardian must complete an entry form http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_4991572_2/002-7888142-7787241?ie=UTF8&docId=1000098641&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=19DKYS809686TMJR6JRT&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=294448301&pf_rd_i=1084186"here.
The deadline to enter is 11:49 p.m. on June 27 or when 1,000 eligible entries have been received.