Quote Connection

"It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.”        J. K Rowling,  Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

    What J.K. Rowling is trying to say in this quote is that it takes a lot of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but even more courage and bravery to stand up to our own friends. This quote relates to the novel I am currently reading called A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks. Landon Carter is starting to see "good girl" Jamie Sullivan in a different perspective. Jamie struggles socially in high school and does not have a lot of friends. Since Landon has been seen with her a lot lately, most of his friends look down upon him. It takes Landon some bravery to stand up to his so called "friends" for what is right. It takes him some courage to show his enemies and friends that he does not care to be seen with Jamie.