Not even J.K. Rowling herself could have predicted that a book about witches and wizards released in 1997 would inspire over two decades worth of fantastical adventure and devotion. Seven books and eight movies later, the world still can’t get enough of the wizarding world of Harry Potter. Few other stories have had such a significant impact on pop culture around the world. Between the spin-off movies, theme park, and endless merchandise, the story of Harry and his friends is still alive today. We reminisce on the best Harry Potter quotes to dive back into that magical universe.
The story of Harry, Ron, Hermoine, Dumbledore, Hagrid, Voldemort and all the rest has grown to be more than a simple children’s novel. It doesn’t matter if you grew up with the characters or fell in love after the series was complete. The Harry Potter series connects to people all around the world of all ages. HP mania hasn’t slowed down even after the last movie was released, and it’s safe to assume the Harry Potter fandom won’t be going away anytime soon.
Read through these top Harry Potter quotes and give in to your love for the wizarding world.
1. “To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.” — Albus Dumbledore
2. “I hope you’re pleased with yourselves. We could all have been killed, or worse, expelled.” — Hermione Granger
3. “It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.” — Albus Dumbledore
4. “It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” — Albus Dumbledore
5. “Fame is a fickle friend, Harry. Celebrity is as celebrity does. Remember that.” — Gilderoy Lockhart
6. “But you know, happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” — Albus Dumbledore
7. “If you want to know what a man’s like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.” — Sirius Black
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
9. “Numbing the pain for a while will make it worse when you finally feel it.” — Albus Dumbledore
10. “Things we lose have a way of coming back to us in the end, if not always in the way we expect.” — Luna Lovegood
11. “We’ve all got both light and dark inside us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That’s who we really are.” — Sirius Black
12. “The thing about growing up with Fred and George is that you sort of start thinking anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve.” — Ginny Weasley
13. “It is the quality of one’s convictions that determines success, not the number of followers.” — Remus Lupin
14. “Every human life is worth the same, and worth saving.” — Kingsley Shacklebolt
15. “Always.” — Severus Snape
16. “It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.” — Albus Dumbledore
17. “When in doubt, go to the library.” — Ron Weasley
18. “Don’t let the muggles get you down.” — Ron Weasley
19. “Indifference and neglect often do much more damage than outright dislike.” — Albus Dumbledore
20. “Let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure.” — Albus Dumbledore
21. “When you have seen as much life as I have, you will not underestimate the power of obsessive love.” — Horace Slughorn
22. “Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?” — Albus Dumbledore
23. “I solemnly swear I am up to no good.” — Harry Potter
24. “We’re all going to keep fighting, Harry. You know that?” — Neville Longbottom
25. “Greatness inspires envy, envy engenders spite, spite spawns lies.” — Lord Voldemort
26. “What’s comin’ will come, and we’ll meet it when it does.” — Rubeus Hagrid
27. “We must all face the choice between what is right and what is easy.” — Albus Dumbledore
28. “I’m going to keep going until I succeed—or die. Don’t think I don’t know how this might end. I’ve known it for years.” — Harry Potter
29. “Working hard is important, but there is something that matters even more: believing in yourself.” — Harry Potter
30. “The ones that love us never really leave us. You can always find them.” — Sirius Black
Harry’s world may be fictional, but it has influenced millions of lives around the world. No matter how many times you read the books or watch the movies, there’s always comfort to be found and a lesson to be learned
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