Jui's Diaries

  The Harry Potter books are filled with inspiring characters and wonderful quotes. Some magnificent quotes like 'The ones who love us never really leave us' and 'I solemnly swear that I am up to no good' are talked about a lot, but there are many other inspiring quotes we probably missed while reading the books. Here are some forgotten quotes which hold a special place in my heart... "I am what I am, an' I'm not ashamed" - Rubeus Hagrid, Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire   Remember that part in Goblet of Fire, when Rita Skeeter wrote horrible things about Hagrid in the Daily Prophet? Hagrid was mortified at first, and decided not to teach at Hogwarts ever again. But then Harry, Ron, Hermione and Dumbledore pacified him, and Hagrid realized that Rita Skeeter's nasty articles should not deter him in any way and he was perfect as he was. Hagrid is one of the most lovable characters in the series. Though he had a very troubled childhood, it did n...

  This July, our favourite fictional character, Harry Potter, just turned forty, along with much loved author, Joanne Kathleen Rowling, popularly known as Queen Jo or just J.K. Rowling. The Harry Potter series is one of those series which never go out of fashion. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if people will continue reading and loving this series centuries from now. I t's a timeless classic, like Shakespeare and Charles Dickens's stories. For me, the entire Harry Potter Universe, including dear Hoggy Warty Hogwarts and our favourite home, The Burrow, are real. Even though I know magic doesn't exist (unfortunately), I find myself in the Harry Potter world. I can relate to the characters. I have laughed with Harry, cried with him, studied with him (I actually enjoyed studying, for a change ;)) and gone on magical adventures with him. Even after so many years, Harry Potter is still a part of my life. To be honest, over twenty-five percent of my vocabulary consists of H...