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Harry Potter: 10 Quotes About

Friendship We Should All Learn From
Friendships between the trio are central to the books'
plot, and themes of loyalty and love are essential to
Harry’s ability to defeat Voldemort.
BY AMANDA STEELE
DEC 14, 2019
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The Harry Potter series addresses many important

themes, but perhaps the strongest theme that is
explored is the importance of friendship and being
able to love and care for other people. The
friendships between the trio are central to the plot
of the books, and themes of loyalty and love are
even essential to Harry’s ability to defeat
Voldemort.

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Because friendship is talked about so much in the

books, there are many things about friendship that
can be learned from the series. Here are ten quotes
from Harry Potter about friendship that we should
all learn from.

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“THEN YOU SHOULD HAVE DIED. DIED

RATHER THAN BETRAY YOUR FRIENDS,
AS WE WOULD HAVE DONE FOR YOU.”

In Harry Potter, friendship is so important that

it’s something that the characters are willing to die
for. These bonds of love and loyalty are clearly
quite deep, and this kind of care for loved ones is
something that’s truly admirable.

Sirius Black is completely disgusted with the fact

that Pettigrew would sell out his friends to save
himself. This quote is a great inspiration that
shows the kind of true love we should all have for
our closest friends.

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“I THINK YOU’RE LIKE JAMES WHO

WOULD HAVE REGARDED IT THE HEIGHT
OF DISHONOR TO MISTRUST HIS
FRIENDS.”

In many ways, Harry and his parents take loyalty

to their friends as one of their core values. This is a
quote that Lupin says to Harry. While Harry might
sometimes be a little too naive and trusting when it
comes to people he cares about, his willingness to
believe and trust his friends is also admirable.

This is a great way to approach friendships, and it’s

a good reminder to trust in the people close to you
and think the best of them.

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“WE’RE WITH YOU WHATEVER

HAPPENS.”

Ron and Hermione are extremely good friends to

Harry throughout the series. While none of these
three characters are perfect, they do care for each
other and support each other. It’s because of Ron
and Hermione’s help that Harry is able to succeed
in the first place.

At the end of Half-Blood Prince, Hermione and

Ron tell Harry that they are going with him on
whatever journey he needs to take to defeat
Voldemort. This line from Hermione shows just
how deep their loyalty to Harry goes.

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“NO, HE MUST HAVE KNOWN YOU

WOULD ALWAYS WANT TO COME BACK.”

When it comes to friends, people make mistakes.

Friends can hurt each other and mess up, and this
can be extremely difficult to deal with. When Ron
leaves Hermione and Harry during the search for
the Horcruxes, it’s a huge blow.

However, he is finally able to come back, and he

reveals that he’s been trying to do so all along. This
quote, said by Harry, is a good reminder of the
importance of forgiveness between friends.

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“THERE ARE SOME THINGS YOU CAN’T

SHARE WITHOUT ENDING UP LIKING
EACH OTHER, AND KNOCKING OUT A
TWELVE-FOOT MOUNTAIN TROLL IS ONE
OF THEM.”

While many of the Harry Potter quotes about

friendship are more serious or deep, there are also
some that are more lighthearted. When Harry and
Ron save Hermione from the troll, this is the start
of their friendship with her.

This is a funny and endearing quote that reveals

how going through difficult things with friends can
make those relationships stronger. Luckily, most
friendships don’t have to deal with facing a
mountain troll.

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“I ENJOYED THE MEETINGS, TOO. IT

WAS LIKE HAVING FRIENDS.”

While Harry, Ron, and Hermione might be the

best friends in the series, there are other
friendships that are important. Luna is also a really
good friend to Harry. When she becomes a
member of Dumbledore’s Army, it’s clear that it’s
important to her because she finally has a place
where she belongs.

This reminds us all to step outside our own groups

and try to be kind and open to other people.
Sometimes, the person you think you’d never click
with ends up being a great friend.

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“WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO BE WITH

FRIENDS. DOBBY IS HAPPY TO BE WITH
HIS FRIEND.”

This quote that Dobby says just before he is dying

is probably the saddest on this list. Dobby was a
great friend to Harry in that he was always there
for him and willing to help him.

When he passes away in Harry’s arms, he keeps his

signature optimism. While this is a truly tragic
moment, it does remind us all to look to the bright
side of things even in difficult times.

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“BOOKS AND CLEVERNESS! THERE ARE

MORE IMPORTANT THINGS -
FRIENDSHIP AND BRAVERY.”

This line is said by Hermione in the Harry Potter

and the Sorcerer’s Stone, and it really speaks to
what the series is all about. While Hermione might
be extremely smart, what really makes her such a
great friend is that she is supportive and loyal.

These traits are ones that Ron and Harry also have.
This is a good reminder that being a good person
and looking out for those you care about is often
more important than many other things in life.

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“YOU ARE PROTECTED, IN SHORT, BY

YOUR ABILITY TO LOVE.”

This quote isn’t just about friendship, but it does

relate to friends. This is just one of many wise
quotes about love and caring that Dumbledore says
in the series. It’s Harry’s ability to love and care for
other people that give him the upper hand in the
fight against Voldemort.

This shows how important love and relationships

are in the series. And, it’s important to remember
how close relationships are central in our own
lives.

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“IT TAKES A GREAT DEAL OF BRAVERY

TO STAND UP TO YOUR ENEMIES BUT
JUST AS MUCH TO STAND UP TO YOUR
FRIENDS.”

When it comes to being a good friend, it’s not

always about agreeing and nodding along. Being a
good friend sometimes means standing up to your
friends or pointing out when they are making a
mistake.

So, when Neville stands up to the trio, he’s doing

his best at that moment to be a good friend to
them. This is definitely a true quote and something
to keep in mind in friendships.

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Amanda Steele
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Amanda is a freelance writer in NYC. She is a professional writer
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