Actually, it's nice that most of you fellow creatures of the night / mod have fond memories that you will not get to experience again.
I know, sounds weird, it'll make sense I promise!
In my case, the rest of my childhood memories are mostly similar to young Harry Potter's — living with the Dursleys but with closer relatives — which is why I'm glad to be considered an adult by the adults/bullies.
Now I can finally be a grownup-loner-nerd
Ps: Besides, thanks to growing up, the internet, Anne Rice and a very recent gender swapped version of a very vilified teenage vampire romance, I've discovered games and the (moderate I swear, your honor!) vamp culture!