DEFINITION OF A HERO

Chapter 1

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter!
AN: This is my first story, so don't flame me please. PS: I am no native speaker/writer, but trying my best with the language


In mythology and folklore, a hero is an eminent character who quintessentially embodies key traits valued by its originating culture. The hero commonly possesses superhuman capabilities or idealized character traits which enable him or her to perform extraordinary, beneficial deeds for which he is famous.

A person normally becomes a hero by performing an extraordinary and praiseworthy deed. Traditional deeds are slaying of monsters and saving people from certain death. A hero normally fulfills the definitions of what is considered good and noble in the originating culture. However, in literature, particularly in tragedy, the hero may also have serious flaws which lead to a downfall.

Sometimes a real person might achieve enough status to become a hero in people's minds. This is usually complemented by a rapid growth of myths around the person in question, often attributing to him or her powers beyond those of ordinary mortals


Harry Potter sat and stared – stared at the aisle were the future Mrs. Weasley was walking down at the arm of her father. Bill Weasley watched from his position in front of the priest. Behind him where all his brothers, showing their support and love. Ginny, the only girl was standing on the left side, together with Hermione Granger, being a bride's maid.

Harry himself was not involved in this wedding. Even though Bill insisted that he would need Harry's support, because he was his little brother in all but blood, Harry denied. Trying to explain himself Harry argumented, that his status as a public person would endanger the wedding and the happiness for the couple.

So he was sitting in the back row and was watching his friends, No, his family during this big event. Every once in a while he looked at his surroundings, only to see nothing. Everyone's attention was on the couple at the front. Harry view shortly returned to the sports bag at his feet. The priest was speaking about endless times and loves forever. 'Sadly I'll never experience this. Oh Ginny!' Harry watched his ex – girlfriend smile at her eldest brother and his wife. 'I must end this. Voldemort is too much of a threat right now- and I will not be responsible for her dead.' Harry shifted his position a little bit and was saying his goodbyes mentally and recalling the letters he had written to them.

'Ginny, my love. I will never forget you. But I have to do this. You and your family are mine as well. I will come back.'

'Ron, my first friend. My brother in all but blood, please forgive me. I am not running away from our friendship, I am merely trying to save your life as long as possible. You will be exposed to this war whether we are together or not, I know the facts. But I have to do this in order to survive myself. I will come back one day, but I don't know when this day is. Look after Ginny for me and watch out for her, you know what she means to me.'

'Hermione, Mione. I don't know where to start. You are my mentor as well as my best friend, my conscience and my sister. I will tell you everything once I am back here, but be assured that I will study and perhaps one day I am better than you. Look after Ron as you looked after me. Farewell.'

'Fred + George, Use your imagination and perhaps you can create some kind of weapon to contribute to the light side in this war. I am doing what I have to do. And I will return, even just to help you too. Thank you for all the little cheering times whenever you were near.'

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Weasley. Congratulations. You are married. I don't know what to do for you, but this is little key to my present. It is a vault in Gringotts. There is some money for you to start your family I hope you'll start soon. We need the laughter of children in these dark times. Perhaps little Harry or Harriet needs some money for his/her first broom as well. Don't deny this to me, use it. I would be honored.'

'Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Weasley: Thank you!'

Harry heard his headword from the front, Bill's "I do" and left silently the setting of the wedding.