Life lessons from Harry Potter The Harry Potter books have been demonized by some Christians and praised as redemptive metaphors by others. But as this beliefnet article points out, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is neither saint nor demon. Her books, however, do hold valuable life lessons for kids of all ages. Beliefnet counts six. My favorite is No. 2: "Stay true to your nerdy or unpopular friends."
From the moment Harry first met hapless, round-faced Neville Longbottom (who was searching for his lost toad), he's been kind to the timid Gryffindor. Harry has been loyal to daffy Luna Lovegood and to Dobby, the often irritating and unconventional elf. And Harry defended his best friend Ron Weasley when everyone else was furious with him for his poor Quidditch skills.
All these characters have stuck by Harry in his hour of need, in some cases saving his life. The lesson: No matter how tiresomely they rave about Crumpled-Horned Snorkacks or make you examine plants that squirt Stinksap, don't disown your true friends.