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K
I tend to think that people say these sorts of things so that they can be sure they're not sinning. Sure, on a daily basis I get needlessly angry, treat my neighbors poorly, indulge fear more than faith, etc., but at least I'm not reading a book about vampires or kid witches. It's not always the case, but I really do smell Phariseeism behind a lot of Christian critiques of popular culture.
Anyway, is it a sin? Perhaps, perhaps not. If it is a sin, what percentage can you read and still not sin? The first chapter? Surely the first sentence is ok. What happens if you don't know what the book is about and someone gives it to you to read? Will accidentally casting an eye on the page **** you?
"It is not what enters into the mouth that defiles the man, but what proceeds out of the mouth, this defiles the man."
Anyway, is it a sin? Perhaps, perhaps not. If it is a sin, what percentage can you read and still not sin? The first chapter? Surely the first sentence is ok. What happens if you don't know what the book is about and someone gives it to you to read? Will accidentally casting an eye on the page **** you?
"It is not what enters into the mouth that defiles the man, but what proceeds out of the mouth, this defiles the man."
T
I don't think it's something you can say its a sin for a Christian to do. I believe it's a personal conviction. I mean some people can handle listening to non Christian music, but some can't. Let the holy spirit convict you. 
There is nothing wrong with watching or reading Twilight or Harry Potter. It is when you spend so much time with these things that it becomes a sort of idol that takes precedent before God. The Ten Commandments and the Church Father's warned us about this.
Twilight and Harry Potter aren't the only things that can become idols for some people. My indulgence is Soccer and Tennis and there have been times where I have chosen those over going to the Divine Liturgy. It is indeed a balancing act. So go ahead and read or watch Harry Potter and Twilight, just make sure not to make it an idol..
In XC
Ioannes.
Twilight and Harry Potter aren't the only things that can become idols for some people. My indulgence is Soccer and Tennis and there have been times where I have chosen those over going to the Divine Liturgy. It is indeed a balancing act. So go ahead and read or watch Harry Potter and Twilight, just make sure not to make it an idol..
In XC
Ioannes.