We are the Harry Potter Generation

Books give us more than we will ever know. One series of books in particular comes to mind: Harry Potter. 1,090,739 words, 3,363 pages, 199 chapters, seven books, one story. "J.K. Rowling created seven Horcruxes [how else do you explain Dumbledore, Snape, Fred, Lupin, Tonks, Hedwig, and Dobby?]. She put a part of her soul in every book and now her books will live forever." -Stephen King (via thecelebsocial).

As a tribute to J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter on their birthdays, I have assembled reasons why millions of people love Harry Potter.

Harry Potter taught that somethings are worth dying for.
Ron Weasley taught that believing in yourself is one hundred times more powerful than luck.
Hermione Granger taught that education is one of the best assets to have, even if it doesn't make you many friends.
Severus Snape taught to never, ever judge a person.
Rubeus Hagrid taught that anything can be cute with the right perspective.
Ginny Weasley taught that bold is beautiful.
Lily Potter taught that a mother's love is the strongest force on earth.
James Potter taught that giving up your life to fight for a cause and save your family is heroic.
Remus Lupin taught that fear is the only thing we should be afraid of.
Dolorus Umbridge taught that education with a political agenda is a terrible thing.
Sirius Black taught that the ones we love never truly leave us.
Albus Dumbledore taught that "happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light."
Draco Malfoy taught that bad people are not always bad.

Neville Longbottom taught that courage is standing up for what is right, even if you are terrified.

Luna Lovegood taught that weird is wonderful.

Dobby taught that freedom is a gift.

Fred & George Weasley taught that sometimes all you need is a good laugh.

Nymphadora Tonks taught to love yourself no matter what you look like.

Percy Weasley taught that, in the end, no career is worth sacrificing your family.

Minerva McGonagall taught a good cause is worth fighting for at any age. 

Hedwig taught that the love for our pets is very, very real.

The Dursley's taught that a world without imagination is a dull and dreary place.

Arthur Weasley taught that a good sense of curiosity and a bit of obsession can be healthy.

Fleur Delacour taught that true love is not based on appearance.

Molly Weasley taught that a happy family is not measured in gold.

Kreacher taught if you want to get to know a person, look at how they treat their inferiors.

Lucius Malfoy taught no amount of money, pomp, or circumstance will buy you true friends.

When you are so close to the end, you have to remember the beginning. 

Bellatrix Lestrange taught that hatred and prejudice rot your mind and can turn even the most beautiful person into a monster.

Lord Voldemort taught that a life without love is barely living.

J.K. Rowling taught that stories we love will be with us... Always.

We defended the Stone. We found the Chamber. We freed the Prisoner. We were chosen by the Goblet. We fought alongside the Order. We learned from the Prince. We mastered the Hallows.

We are the Harry Potter Generation.

If you have any other reasons you love Harry Potter, please post them! Thanks.

JR