“It was, he thought, the difference between being dragged into the arena to face a battle to the death and walking into the arena with your head held high. Some people, perhaps, would say that there was little to choose between the two ways, but Dumbledore knew - and so do I, thought Harry, with a rush of fierce pride, and so did my parents - that there was all the difference in the world.”

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About J.K. Rowling

British author and philanthropist of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. She created the beloved *Harry Potter* series, redefining children’s fantasy literature and inspiring generations of readers. Her work also explores themes of resilience, moral choice, and the power of friendship.

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