_{Hi, Harry!}

_{I told you to be patient. I told you to be fine. I told you to be balanced. I told you to be kind. In the morning, I’ll be with you. But it will be a different kind.}

_{I would have died! I would have died rather than betray my friends!}

Harry Potter Book Moments [2/?]

“I’m of age, and I’m going to keep fighting even if you’ve given up!”

_{There was a clatter as the basilisk fangs cascaded out of Hermione’s arms. Running at Ron, she flung them around his neck and kissed him full on the mouth. Ron threw away the fangs and broomstick he was holding and responded with such enthusiasm that he lifted Hermione off her feet.}

_{Fourteen years ago, a Death Eater named Bellatrix Lestrange used a Cruciatus Curse on my parents. She tortured them for information, but they never gave in. I’m quite proud to be their son, but I’m not sure I’m ready for everyone to know just yet.}

Today, we acknowledge a really terrible loss. Cedric Diggory was, as you all know, exceptionally hard-working, infinitely fair-minded, and, most importantly, a fierce, fierce friend. Now, I think, therefore, you have the right to know exactly how he died. You see, Cedric Diggory was murdered. By Lord Voldemort. The Ministry of Magic does not wish me to tell you this. But not to do so, I think, would be an insult to his memory. Now, the pain we all feel at this dreadful loss reminds me ‒ reminds us ‒ that, while we may come from different places and speak in different tongues, our hearts beat as one. In light of recent events, the bonds of friendship we’ve made this year will be more important than ever. Remember that, and Cedric Diggory will not have died in vain. You remember that, and we’ll celebrate a boy who was kind, and honest, and brave, and true; right to the very end.