International Harry Potter Day: Best Quotes from the Series

Each year on May 2nd, wizards at heart and muggles around the world celebrate International Harry Potter Day. This date commemorates one of the biggest events in the wizarding world—the Battle of Hogwarts. As we observe this special day, it's a great opportunity to revisit the most memorable and inspiring quotes from the beloved series. Even years after the series concluded, Harry Potter continues to touch our hearts and motivate us, much like the characters themselves.

“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 to Ron, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

“Anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve.” —Ginny Weasley, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

 “To have been loved so deeply, even though the person who loved us is gone, will give us some protection forever.” —Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.

“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, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. 

“Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” —Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film). 

“What’s life without a little risk?” —Sirius Black, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film).

“Things we lose have a way of coming back to us in the end, if not always in the way we expect.” —Luna Lovegood, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film). 

“It is the quality of one’s convictions that determines success, not the number of followers.” —Remus Lupin, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (film).

"What’s comin’ will come, an’ we’ll meet it when it does.” —Hagrid, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

 “Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic. Capable of both inflicting injury, and remedying it.” —Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (film).

“The wand chooses the wizard.” —Mr. Ollivander, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.

“It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” —Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

“I am what I am, an’ I’m not ashamed.” —Rubeus Hagrid, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

“I don’t think you’re a waste of space.” —Dudley Dursley, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

“Every human life is worth the same, and worth saving.” — Kingsley Shacklebolt, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

“We’re with you whatever happens.” —Ron Weasley, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

“We’re coming with you. That was decided months ago — years, really.” —Hermione Granger, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

 “I’ve had enough trouble for a lifetime.” —Harry, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.