The Thing With Friends
by Reena Abohera, Ravenclaw fourth year and Joralemon Kiser, Gryffindor seventh year graduating class
A best friend is like a four leaf clover. They are hard to find and lucky to have.
Through our life we our idea of a good friend changes dramatically.
~In First year, your idea of a good friend is the person who tells you to watch out for that trick step and shows you the way when you get lost.
~In Second year, your idea of a good friend is the person who stands up for you when you run into Peeves
~In Third year, your idea of a good friend is the person who pulls pranks with you, your partner in crime
~In Fourth year, your idea of a good friend is the person who lets you copy that charms essay that you forgot about.
~In Fifth year, your idea of a good friend is the person who would ask your crush out for you
~In Sixth year, your Idea of a good friend is the person who could've told Snape that you were sneaking out, but didn't.
~In Seventh year, your idea of a good friend is the person who is there to talk about your future and encourages you when you think you'll turn out to be a total failure.
Upon Graduation, Your Idea of a good friend is still the person who watches out for you, Defends you, Laughs with you, Helps you, encourages you when you are too afraid, Guides you through tough situations, and is there to turn to when you don't know what to do. But you realize that they are something more. They are there to support you when you are down, helping you to pick up the pieces when it seems like your whole world is falling apart. They are there through thick and thin. Through good times and bad.
You know that you can always turn to them and see the light at the end of the tunnel, and know that when you come to a fork in the road, they will guide you and no matter what your choice may be, they will be right there by your side.
As you take your first step into the real world, out from the protected walls of Hogwarts, you realize that good friends are hard to find, harder to leave, and Impossible to forget.
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