What/who made you laugh the most?

Ron made me laugh the most. I love Ron; he’s my favorite character. There are so many Ron moments, quotes, etc. that made me laugh. But, my absolute favorite happened in Sorcerer’s Stone just after Harry, Ron, and Hermione jumped into the Devil’s Snare.

“Stop moving!” Hermione ordered them. “I know what this is–it’s Devil’s Snare!”

“Oh, I’m so glad we know what it’s called, that’s a great help,” snarled Ron, leaning back, trying to stop the plant from curling around his neck.

“Shut up, I’m trying to remember how to kill it!” said Hermione.

“Well, hurry up, I can’t breathe!” Harry gasped, wrestling with it as it curled around his chest.

“Devil’s Snare, Devil’s Snare … what did Professor Sprout say?–it likes the dark and the damp–”

“So light a fire!” Harry choked.

“Yes–of course–but there’s no wood!” Hermione cried, wringing her hands.

“HAVE YOU GONE MAD?” Ron bellowed. “ARE YOU A WITCH OR NOT?”

“Oh, right!” said Hermione, and she whipped out her wand, waved it, muttered something, and sent a jet of the same bluebell flames she had used on Snape at the plant. In a matter of seconds, the two boys felt it loosening its grip as it cringed away from the light and warmth. Wriggling and flailing, it unraveled itself from their bodies, and they were able to pull free.

“Lucky you pay attention in Herbology, Hermione,” said Harry as he joined her by the wall, wiping sweat off his face.

“Yeah,” said Ron, “and lucky Harry doesn’t lose his head in a crisis–’there’s no wood,’ honestly.”

What battle did you like the most?

The final battle between Harry and Voldemort gave me chills. Even though they didn’t really do anything except talk. The things Harry said to Voldemort gave me an overwhelming feeling of pride.

What made you cry the most?

There are two parts in the entire Harry Potter series that made me cry the most. The first was when Dumbledore was killed in Half-Blood Prince. Like Harry, Dumbledore was my mentor and I felt a huge loss when he died. (See the post Albus Dumbledore.)

The second was when Harry walked into the forest to sacrifice himself in Deathly Hallows. I knew Harry would “die” in Deathly Hallows, but it didn’t hit me that it was actually going to happen until the moment he started to walk into the forest.

Whose death affected you the most?

Other than Dumbledore’s, Hedwig’s death affected me the most. I knew people were going to die during the series, but I didn’t even imagine or think that Harry’s owl would perish; I figured she’d be immune. Hedwig was there for Harry during the summers when it felt like he had no friends. And, he didn’t really get a chance to mourn her loss.

What/who made you the proudest?

I was proud of Harry when he made the decision to sacrifice himself for the greater good. I know he knew it had to be done, but knowing and doing are two different things. It just shows the kind of person Harry is to actually sacrifice himself.

What made you the happiest?

There are two moments that made me the happiest. The first is when Harry realized he liked Ginny and they kissed after the Quidditch match in Half-Blood Prince. I had wanted Harry and Ginny to get together since Chamber of Secrets, so I was glad when they did.

The second is when Hermione kissed Ron after he defended the house elves in Deathly Hallows. My thought was, “It’s about time! After six books of waiting, they finally kiss!”

What was the biggest shocker?

I was shocked most when Dumbledore died. I had a feeling he was going to die in Half-Blood Prince, but I didn’t know he’d actually die, how, and by whom. When it was Snape who killed Dumbledore, I was so shocked and outraged because Dumbledore said he trusted Snape. (Of course, Deathly Hallows made this all better.)

What quote gave you the most advice?

There are two quotes I like equally. The first is a quote by Dumbledore from Sorcerer’s Stone: “It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live …” which, as you’ve seen, is the motto for my site. I tend to dream a lot and this helps me remember to live in the process.

The second is a quote by Dumbledore from Chamber of Secrets: “It is our choices … that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” For my birthday one year, my mother-in-law made a wooden sign with vinyl letters with this quote on it. I absolutely love it!