What Is Harry Potter's Definition Of A Hero

According to Merriam Webster’s School Dictionary, hero is defined as a mythological or legendary figure who possesses great strength or ability, such as a person who is admired for his or her achievements and qualities, one that shows courage. Terms relating to hero include “model,” “conqueror,” and “champion.” In opposition to the word hero, are “coward,” “villain,” or “miscreant.” Originating from mythology and folklore, heroes generally defined what was good and noble in ancient Greek culture. In classical literature, hero is the main or revered character, generally found in epic poems, celebrated through legends told by generations of people. Similarly, in etymology, the word hero comes from a Greek word meaning “hero” or “warrior”and literally meaning “protector” or “defender” that has divine ancestry or given honors later in life. While the definition of the word heroes remains the same in every dictionary, not every person in this world defines hero the same way, I, for instance, think of a hero as one who saves and protects those around him or her.
Being that he saves the world from He Who Must Not Be Named, Harry Potter is a classic example of a modern fictitious hero. When Harry was just a baby, his parents were slain by Lord Voldemort, a wizard
that practiced dark, evil magic. Harry grew to live a very sad childhood while living in his aunt and uncle’s closet under the stairs. Harry’s knowledge about his own wizarding strength remained nonexistent, that is until a humble man by the name of Hagrid informed him of his powers. From then on, Harry was determined to defeat the dark Lord Voldemort. In many instances had it not been for Harry, he and his friends would have met certain death. Throughout the Harry Potter novels, the main character has truly shown what it takes to be a hero.
To many, a hero may have super strength or super agility, actual powers.
There is a woman that I know that comes very close to this definition. She is just as courageous as she is kind, as strong as she is a role model. This person is my mother. Though it may be typical or stereotypical, my mother is a real life hero in my eyes. After being told that my mother had been diagnosed with cancer in 2010, I had knew that she was about to face the toughest battle she’d ever seen. I watched my mother fight cancer until there was no more cancer left. She protected herself and those around her from the heartache losing her would cause. She saved herself by defeating the enemy, and I could never repay her enough for
that.
In conclusion, some qualities I believe a hero possesses include: being able to be brave in the toughest of circumstances, doing good by people simply because it is the right thing to do, and protecting loved ones from any obstacle thrown at them.