Practical Prose of Harry Potter #36

Harry: “Is this real? Or has this been happening inside my head?”

Dumbledore: “Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?” (Harry Potter: The Complete Collection, 4091)

After facing Voldemort’s killing curse, Harry finds himself in this heaven-like place and strikes up a casual conversation with Dumbledore. Just kidding, this conversation reveals pretty much everything, clearing up most unanswered questions. But like Harry, I wouldn’t be able to tell if it was real or imaginary. While this line may lack practical advice, it simply reveals an important perspective that we should all ponder.