Finals season is finally upon us, and if the stress of it hasn't hit you yet, it's at least hit some of the people around you. An endless sea of essays, an innumerable amount of presentations and an infinite mess of flashcards plague the lives of college students across the country during this extremely hectic time of year. It's the make-you-or-break-you part of the semester, and it's terrifying. It can be really stressful on students, and often cause them to become doubtful of their abilities. However, it's important to remember that these tests and essays are not the defining factor in someone's life. You are much more than just a grade, and you can do this! To help you get through the chaos that is finals, here are some quotes from the always-inspiring "Harry Potter" series. Hopefully they fill you with the magic to succeed! (That was lame, and I don't care.)
1. "Anything's possible if you've got enough nerve."
Ginny Weasley in "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."
2. "It is our choices, Harry, that show what we are, far more than our abilities."
Albus Dumbledore in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets"
3. "Nothing like a nighttime stroll to give you ideas."
Alastor Moody in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"
4. "Books! And cleverness! There are more important things - friendship and bravery."
Hermione Granger in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"
5. "'Ah, magic," he said, wiping his eyes. 'A magic beyond all we do here.'"
Albus Dumbledore in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"
6. "It is the quality of one's convictions that determine success, not the number of followers."
Remus Lupin in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"
7. "Don't let the muggles get you down."
Ron Weasley in "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban"
8. “I am what I am, an’ I’m not ashamed. ‘Never be ashamed,’ my ol’ dad used ter say, ‘there’s some who’ll hold it against you, but they’re not worth botherin’ with.”
Rubeus Hagrid in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"
9. “'I’m not going to be murdered,' Harry said out loud. 'That’s the spirit, dear,’ said his mirror sleepily."
Harry Potter in "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban"
10. "If you want to know what a man's like, take a look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals."
Sirius Black in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"
11. “Things we lose have a way of coming back to us in the end, if not always in the way we expect.”
Luna Lovegood in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"
