I have gone through life using Professor Minerva McGonagall’s advice and teachings. She has been, and always will be, an important role model in my life. At the end of elementary school, I made the wise decision of starting the Harry Potter series written by J.K. Rowling. I grew to love and care for the characters and felt as if I was with them every step of the way. Little did I know, the advice that I had received and the things I learned would change my life forever.
McGonagall, one of my favorites, taught me to not let what other people say affect me. While she may have been speaking to Harry Potter, the protagonist, her words spoke to me and made me feel as though she were speaking directly to me. In addition, she also taught me to be brave, and stand up for what I believe in. The books brought her to life and showed me that no matter the darkness that raged around her and the world of Hogwarts, she never once gave up her sights from the light at the end of the tunnel. For example, in the final battle between Harry and Lord Voldemort, the series’ antagonist, she not once attempted to accept defeat and join the dark side as many of the wizards chose to do. Instead, …show more content…
You see, I do not generally permit people to talk when I am talking” (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix). It can be deduced that McGonagall wanted nothing to do with Umbridge, however, instead of getting upset and making matters worse, she chose to make a clever retort, leaving the other speechless. Whenever I get upset or frustrated and angry, I think back to this conversation. I remember that instead of snapping and making matters worse, it is better to relax myself and think before speaking so as to avoid stating the wrong
McGonagall, one of my favorites, taught me to not let what other people say affect me. While she may have been speaking to Harry Potter, the protagonist, her words spoke to me and made me feel as though she were speaking directly to me. In addition, she also taught me to be brave, and stand up for what I believe in. The books brought her to life and showed me that no matter the darkness that raged around her and the world of Hogwarts, she never once gave up her sights from the light at the end of the tunnel. For example, in the final battle between Harry and Lord Voldemort, the series’ antagonist, she not once attempted to accept defeat and join the dark side as many of the wizards chose to do. Instead, …show more content…
You see, I do not generally permit people to talk when I am talking” (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix). It can be deduced that McGonagall wanted nothing to do with Umbridge, however, instead of getting upset and making matters worse, she chose to make a clever retort, leaving the other speechless. Whenever I get upset or frustrated and angry, I think back to this conversation. I remember that instead of snapping and making matters worse, it is better to relax myself and think before speaking so as to avoid stating the wrong