17 Life Lessons From Harry Potter That Everyone Can Relate To

Updated on 7/26/2016 at 7:45 PM

All Harry Potter fans know that the books gave us lessons to carry with us for the rest of our lives. Whether it was a wise word from Professor Dumbledore or how the characters dealt with tough situations, anyone who read the books definitely left with advice they'd carry with them forever. People shared some of their favorite lessons on popular social sharing platform Yik Yak, and they'll either make you reminisce so badly about the books or make you want to reread them immediately. Read through them ahead — you won't regret it, and it might even inspire you to make some of it more permanent.

You can find happiness anywhere.

Friendships can turn into relationships.

Sometimes, it's really not you.

Everything has a purpose in the world.

Family is defined by whatever it means to you.

Treat everyone with respect and kindness — even those you don't like.

Tread carefully in the world.

Freedom is precious.

Be brave — it makes you stronger.

Love always leaves a mark.

Not everything gone is always lost.

Standing up to your friends isn't easy.

Create strong relationships with everyone in your life.

Teachers are an endless source of inspiration.

Always know there's two sides to every story.

Keep your mind and heart open.

Every choice you make matters.