I am one hell of a Harry Potter fan. There's something about witchcraft and wizardry that seems to get to me. I had read all seven books at least five times, I own all eight movies and I even have a wand. Just like any good movie should, there is something to be learned at the end. There is always a moral or an eye-opening situation that you probably never thought of. Here are 10 things that I will never forget growing up from watching and reading Harry Potter:
1. Believe in Magic
Sounds silly doesn't it? Because we are mundanes and we don't rely on magic to do our work... there is always a little bit of magic inside us that make us who we are.
2. Know Who Your Real Friends Are
In the past couple of years, I learned to quickly cut-off the people that had a negative impact on my life. I realized that I know who I am with or without these people that I used to refer to as my friends. Now, I am a much better person without most of them.
3. Study, Study, Study!
You always wonder how Hermione Granger is the on top of her class because she invests her careless times and focuses on her studies to aim high in life. She's a true genius.
4. You're Given a Freedom
There is freedom in this world. You just have to remember how to use it. We have the right to everything, but we don't exercise these rights which is why we fail.
5. Bend the Rules
Can you imagine how many rules Harry, Hermione and Ron broke during their time in Hogwarts? Hundreds. Don't even get me started on the Weasley boys. But have you noticed the results of their actions. It becomes rewarding. It's all about knowing what is right and wrong in a given situation.
6. Defending Your Pride
Props to Neville Longbottom for sticking out for his friends and himself in a certain time of need. He exhibits compassion, loyalty and truth.
7. It's OK to Be Weird
Let your inner weirdness run free! Take Luna Lovegood for example, she may be a bit odd, but we all love her the same. Being normal is vastly overrated. You are who you are and people will fall in love with you for it. So always go beyond your elements. You'll enjoy life a little more.
8. There is Such Thing as True Love
Maybe if you don't look around too hard for your perfect person, they'll end up finding you. So do you in the meantime. You don't need someone to make you happy. You create your own happiness.
9. Death Means a "New Life"
We all lost a significant person in our time and we miss them every day, but we forget that they're always with us in spirit. Always.
10. It's OK to Be Scared
Don't let fear get in the game, but it's OK to admit that you're not feeling alright. We all get upset, frustrated, happy and all sorts of emotions. I'm scared all the time, but it's how we feel. We can't always control our emotions, but there is happiness within them. Just breathe and remember it.
One day, "we all must face the choice between what is right and what is easy." -Albus Dumbledore
Remember who you are because that is all you're going to have at one point. It's easy to learn than make mistake, but also easy to make mistakes and learn from them.
