“Numbing the pain for a while will make it worse when you finally feel
it.”
—J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Of course there would have to be a Harry Potter quote! Only one of the
best series I have read so far. I had too much fun scrolling through the quotes
from all movies and novels that The Quote Garden provided instead of
7 of the books and 8 of the movies. I do like this quote that Albus Dumbledore
says towards the end of the 5th novel to Harry. When that tragedy
hits people don’t want to wallow in the pain. Drinking away the memories seem a
lot more inviting.
Drinking until you’re passed out seems easier than remembering the
death of someone, or sheltering yourself away to point blame at yourself. But
like Albus states, it only gets worse. It just avoids the truth of what
happened. You can’t undo what has happened. Not even in the magical wizarding
world that Harry Potter lives in.
No matter what you do there are no means to numb the pain forever. At
some point you will wake up and feel it all over again. No, I’m not saying you’re
not allowed to ever wallow in pain. However, there reaches a point where it is
too much. It is better to talk to someone, like Albus Dumbledore—a kind,
sincere, old man.
Nothing will change during that week, month, or however long of
wallowing. The only thing that has changed is the fact that you are no longer living
your life anymore, since you are sulking and not facing the fact. Of course as
I said I don’t mean this in a mean way. There is a certain allowance one may
have for grieving. Forever without talking to anyone? That is a little too much.
Now go find your Albus Dumbledore who will allows give you that advice and comfort
one needs in tough times!
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