Role Models - Blog Posts
Does it belong in this blog? Idk to be hones
every few months i reread this article to remind myself that there is in fact a limit to how far bosses can push their employees before getting literally beaten to death
Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore
20Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore
An important and crucial character, Dumbledore was to us as he was to Harry, a role model, with whom we learned more about character, personal growth and the complexities of human nature than we would’ve learned from him about Transfiguration (had we known him as a Professor and not Headmaster).While Dumbledore had his reasons, our journey with him thru the final book held the most important lessons he could have and I feel should have bestowed upon us. While difficult, by being ashamed we lost out on his wisdom on the loss and guilt of his sister and brother, the complexities of choosing the right path as when Voldemort chose the wrong path, and of course his relationship with Gellert Grindewald. Thru Dumbledore, we see and are shown how our idols, and more importantly our parents, are human and as such, perfectly, imperfect
On the other side, we also learn about how one can be powerful, important but also still childlike as we saw with his obsession with sweets and socks (regardless of what he might have really seen in the Mirror of Erised).This is important because as we age we lose some of our sense of wonder, and are told we must always be mature and un-childlike.
Throughout the series Dumbledore also bestowed wisdom with many fabulous quotes; here are some of the ones that have always stuck out with me
"It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live”
“You will find that help will always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it”
“Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light”
"It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends"
"We must all face the choice between what is right, and what is easy"
"Do not pity the dead, Harry. Pity the living and above all, those who live without love"
One I believe is a nod from JK about Harry Potter and the world she created for us
"Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?"
Here, Harry Potter is comforted by Dumbledore about his journey during the seventh book, his life so far, his relationships with others, answers to some of his most crucial questions and who he wants to be if he chooses to live.
So thank you JK Rowling for giving us a man from whom we learned so much, and were able to learn from as we grew up, and grew, with him.