"You have shown bravery equal to those who died fighting Voldemort at the height of his powers. You have shouldered a grown wizard's burden and found yourself equal to it."
-Dumbledore, Goblet of Fire
I think when we read stories like Harry Potter, we sometimes forget that the characters are so extraordinary. In my literature class we recently discussed young characters who take on adult problems, and succeed where every adult failed. This quote reminds of that, because Harry is probably the best example of that situation that I can think of. At the time of the triwizard tournament, he was only fourteen. Here in the US, he would probably be just a freshman in high school. Yet he measured up to a standard far above what could be expected. It is easy to relate to Harry because he seems so ordinary, but it is also important to remember that he truly is not.
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