International Harry Potter Day: 10 ‘magical’ life lessons Harry Potter taught us

Real friendship lasts long

Harry, Ron and Hermione taught us that true friendship is a lifelong and unbreakable bond.

Having a good teacher is bliss

At Hogwarts, there were many amazing teachers who put their students’ need and safety first. 

Don’t run away from your fears

Whether it was saying a frightful name to eliminate its power or facing a giant spider, confronting fears is way powerful. 

True love is immortal

From Lily’s love for her son Harry against Voldemort to Professor Snape’s love for Lily to protect Harry, love is powerful. 

Ask for help when in need

Harry initially followed his instinct of facing danger alone. But along the way, he always found out a little help from his teachers. 

Don’t judge a book by its cover

A professor can be half Voldemort as well as a giant can be gentle too. The Harry Potter books taught us looks can often be deceptive.

Courage in many forms

From Harry’s decision to fight against Voldemort to Hermione standing up for her beliefs, all were acts of courage. 

The harmful action is inaction

Dumbledore warned in ‘The Order of the Phoenix’, “Indifference and neglect often do much more damage than outright dislike.”

How to really know someone

Sirius Black in ‘The Goblet of Fire’ said, “If you want to know what a man’s like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.”

Older doesn’t mean wiser

Dumblefore once said, “Age is foolish and forgetful when it underestimates youth.”

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