International Harry Potter Day: Ways To Celebrate, Thought-Provoking Quotes From The Series

There is no denying that the Harry Potter franchise is one of the most famous and influential franchises in modern pop culture.

On International Harry Potter Day, Potterheads all over the world can celebrate the magical world and the story that continues to make a mark in people's lives today.

It was in 2012 when Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron declared May 2 International Harry Potter Day. The holiday is observed on May 2 as this is the date of the Battle of Hogwarts, when dark wizard Lord Voldemort finally met his end.

International Harry Potter Day celebrates the series and its significant impact.

On this day, fans of the series can celebrate by getting together with their fellow Potterheads, whether it's for a Harry Potter movie marathon or to simply talk about all the things they love about the series and the wizarding world.

Some may also attend events that are available in their area or perhaps unique Harry Potter-themed experiences. In London, for instance, the "Tour for Muggles" takes participants to filming locations and even some of the places that inspired some of the well-known places in the series. National Today also recommends holding a fun Harry Potter-themed trivia night or celebrating by simply reading your favorite book in the series.

To mark the occasion, let's look at some of the memorable quotes from the Harry Potter series. (Courtesy: Hypable, Reader's Digest)

1. "Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical and our hearts are open." - Albus Dumbledore
2. "(A)nything's possible if you've got enough nerve." - Ginny Weasley
3. "If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals." -Sirius Black
4. "Every human life is worth the same, and worth saving." -Kingsley Shacklebolt
5. "It is impossible to manufacture or imitate love." - Horace Slughorn
6. "Books! And cleverness! There are more important things—friendship and bravery…" -Hermione Granger
7. "Have you any idea how much tyrants fear the people they oppress? All of them realize that, one day, amongst their many victims, there is sure to be one who rises against them and strikes back!" - Albus Dumbledore
8. "I am what I am, an' I'm not ashamed. 'Never be ashamed,' my ol' dad used ter say, 'There's some who'll hold it against you, but they're not worth botherin' with.'" - Rubeus Hagrid
9. "Numbing the pain for a while will make it worse when you finally feel it." - Albus Dumbledore
10. "Never trust anything that can think for itself if you can't see where it keeps its brain." - Arthur Weasley
11. "What do I care how he looks? I am good-looking enough for both of us, I theenk! All these scars show is zat my husband is brave!" -Fleur Delacour
12. "It is a curious thing, Harry, but perhaps those who are best suited to power are those who have never sought it. Those who, like you, have leadership thrust upon them, and take up the mantle because they must, and find to their own surprise that they wear it well." - Albus Dumbledore