The Boy Who Lived, and Touched Our Hearts

“I’m Harry. Harry Potter.” These are the words that started the most well-loved and treasured adventure of the twentieth and twenty-first century. The story of the young wizard named Harry is considered to be a classic, despite it being only fourteen years old. I chose Harry as my favorite literary character because he’s brave, adventurous, compassionate, and bold. Although he is not a real person, he is an undeniable inspiration. He manages to defeat the so-called “Dark Lord,” all the while battling the demons of his past that insist upon haunting him. Not to mention his massive load of homework from the Wizarding School known as Hogwarts. Even though he has help from other characters such as Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, Dumbledore and Sirius Black, he still practically raised himself after the cold-blooded murder of his parents, Lily and James, when he was only a year old. He was orphaned at such a young age, and I find him even more relatable because he was like every other child going through a hard time. Though I’ll admit, I don’t think anyone’s struggle could compare to his.  I like to believe that I am like Harry in some ways. I am unwaveringly loyal to my friends, and will try my best to protect them from anything that threatens them, physically or emotionally. I am also quite bold, though not quite as much as him. I definitely would not have the guts to yell at a teacher straight on in the middle of a lesson, like he did with Professor Umbridge.  After all, we’re not all the Chosen Ones. His story touched my heart, and made my pulse race in anticipation every time I opened the books.  He is truly my absolute favorite literary character.