We recently celebrated twenty years since the release of JK Rowling's first book that would go onto become the biggest franchise in history, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and its making us feel really sentimental.
Us and Hazza have been through a lot over the years so we thought it was only right to put together a few of the important life lessons we’ve learnt since first stepping foot into the wonderful wizarding world two whole decades ago.
Wands at the ready…
1. Flaunting your cash might impress people at first but it won't buy you happiness
There was something rather tragic seeing Ron Weasley's eyes light up as he discarded those squishy ham sandwiches as Harry announces: ''We'll take the lot.''
Flashy so and so.
2.THERE IS NO POST ON SUNDAYS
... you know, just in case you're still waiting on that acceptance letter.
3. Love knows no boundaries
As the mystery of half giant, half human Hagrid shows… (if anyone can work out how his parents ahem, made the unbreakable bond, please do share).
Tonks and a werewolf, the genius Hermione Granger and…… well, Ron.
4. Respect your elders
Even if Harry did rather rudely force Dumbledore to drink The Emerald Potion.
5. The evil looking guy isn't ALWAYS evil
May we all share a moments silence for Snape (weep) and besides, we thought his gothic chic look suited him.
6. Puberty can change everything
We'll just leave this here….
7. Enunciate!
It is important to speak slowly and clearly - most likely to Siri - before you get redirected to Knockturn alley.
DIEHHGONALLY
8. Git and sod will forever be the rudest and most British insult you can get called
Sod off, you have been warned.
9. Parents will go to the ends of the earth for their children
Mrs Weasley declaring 'NOT MY DAUGHTER, YOU BITCH' to Bellatrix illustrates this point well.
Oh, and Harry's parents performing the ultimate sacrifice etc. etc..
10. Don't judge a book by its cover.
Unless it's Umbridge…then judge away, or The Monster Book of Monsters… then run.
11. Slicked back hair always has and always will be a ROCKING look.
Draco Malfoy, killin' them with the bleach and setting trends since 97'.
12. Its pronounced LeviOHsa, not LevioSA
God guys… it's been twenty years, how many more times…
13. Being a good finder is a really, really important trait in life
So much so they made a whole house on it. We don’t find this surprising at all.
14. Picking on the weak guy doesn't make you strong… and they will probably end up punching you in the face
(While using their time turner to save the life of a giant mystical winged bird #saveBuckbeak)
15. Holding a grudge will most likely destroy your soul and makes you universally feared and hated
Seriously Tom, just let it go. It will save you years of agg and ALL of your nose cartilage.
16. The popular guy doesn’t always come out on top
RIP Ced. You were too beautiful for what happened to you. And Voldemort's last words to you were super dismissive.
Kill the spare.
17. Puking slugs might be the most degrading thing that could possibly happen to you
So, we guess the lesson here is simple: Don’t eat any.
18. Don't be a soul sucker
Party pooper, debbie-downer, Dementor, call it what you like.
If you're always negative you'll be hired to protect the grounds of Hogwarts and let's face it, it rains all the time there.
19. Everyone goes through an awkward teenage phase and everyone comes out the other side, don’t try to fight it
Lest we forget Harry Potter and The (year nobody got a haircut) Goblet of Fire.
20. And finally- give up the dating game, because we're all apparently going to end up with that person we first liked when we were 12 years old
You'll have a delightful hoard of James Sirius' and Albus Severus' to drop off at the Hogwarts express with all your old Wizarding pals.
That’s almost exactly how real life works out.
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