It's got to be McGonagall for me. Her unwavering loyalty to Harry and Dumbledore, her bravery and her humour make her the best character. I love her especially in Fifth Year with Umbridge and during the Battle of Hogwarts ("It seems Professor Snape, to use the common term, has done a bunk."). I also...

One of the best series I've ever read is His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman. It really is a great book, with some very interesting concepts, such as daemons. I would also recommend Dracula (THE ORIGINAL!) by Bram Stoker. It is a really good book. Scary - but good.

If I HAD to pick, it'd be either the Power of Five, by Anthony Horowitz or Harry Potter.

I usually read 1-2 books a week, so thats nearly 100 books a year!