Reading Harry Potter makes you a better person according to science - here's why

The 'Boy Who Lived' may not the be the brightest student, but he's lead by example (Photo: Reuters)

Certain books make such a powerful impression on you when younger, they influence you even in the smallest of ways as an adult.

How many of us still secretly wish the back of our wardrobes lead somewhere like Narnia? Maybe you even still furtively prod the back of yours occasionally...