The Finale

Love, Trust, Courage, Loyalty, Hope

I always thought I could wait for the paper back, but it was just so tempting to read it, especially the last one.

I don't feel sad and empty about reading the finale, instead, I was very touched and satisfied throughout the process of reading it. After six books, learning all about Harry, developing a bond with the characters and the whole of the wizarding world, I know I have to be "there" when the whole thing ends. Yes, that Tom Riddle ends (Yes! I dare to say his name, instead of calling him LORD Voldemort).

There are many parts in the book that made my eyes watery, not only because of the deaths, but also of the courage and love that everyone shows. When Hermione says about how she settled her family and got ready to fight with Harry, I think it just touches everyone's heart that Hermione who is well aware of the dangers that may come ahead, chooses to keep her muggle parents safe and fight courageously without worries.

Also, when the Trio went back to the Hogwarts, it is moving to hear from Longbottom that while Harry, Ron and Hermione were doing what they have to do, the Dumbledore's Army is also standing up against the Death Eaters and all. It was particularly impressive when Longbottom mentioned the part about his Grandma.

Lastly, of course, the Prince's Tale. "Always". Snape touches my heart by his enduring love for Lily, resolute loyalty to Dumbledore and his incomparable courage to stay with Voldemort. Though as many readers predicted that Snape must be good, I was still very moved by the way he mentioned his love (well, his memories to be exact). Thanks Snape for protecting Harry all along, for loving him as Lily's son, and for teaching Harry the most difficult ability of Occlumency. I have to admit that, as Harry acknowledged, Snape "was probably the bravest man ever knew".

Thanks J.K. Rowling for creating a magical world where goodness and evilness are vaguely yet correctly placed, where love, courage and loyalty are valued, and above all, where the pure hearts of the young characters acknowledged. Also, thanks very much for introducing death to young people like us, and for teaching us to face it. For Dumbledore said in the first book, "death is but the next great adventure."

I strongly encourage my friends who have watched Harry Potter movies from the very start, try to read the book, because there are loads that you can gain from it, far more than you can imagine and you can expect from a children literature.

"All was well." 

危險