Growing up, Harry Potter was my thing. Even now I will spend all weekend laying in my room watching all the Harry Potter movies rather than hanging out with my friends (sorry, not sorry).
There are many admirable things about the characters in the movies and books, and even more than that, their friendships with one another. Their relationships are ones that we want and search for. They're constant, unbreakable, and stronger than anything.
One friendship that I admire most of all is that of Harry, Hermione, and Ron. During their first year at Hogwarts, the three clicked and after that were inseparable.
The three understood each other and cared for one another like family.
One of my favorite quotes in the Harry Potter series was in The Order of the Phoenix when Harry says, "You're the one who is weak. You will never know love or friendship. And I feel sorry for you."
This quote sums it all up. In the end, those who don't value love and friendship have nothing compared to those of us that do. We see that play out in the series with Voldemort.
Everyone needs friendship. Not just hang out when you're both free or text every once in a while. But true friendship--one that you live life together and can't imagine yourself without.
The Harry Potter series is more than just movies and books. It's about the importance of being strong and courageous. It's about the power of love and friendship. That's why all of us need a friendship like Harry, Hermione, and Ron.
