I had read #5 Harry Potter & the Order of Phoenix as the first of all the other books in the Harry Potter series.
I am used to reading or watching literary or television series from anywhere and as usual you may call it strange or weird - but hey - that's perfectly me!
I am equally undeterred to read or watch the previous parts even after knowing who gets defeated in what way - not that I extract pleasure out of being so weird, but actually - I do!
^_^