9/11 and the Rise and Fall of Voldemort

9/11 forever stands out as a significant date in our history, so important that it needs no other name. The significance of this date is comparable to that fateful night Voldemort tried to kill Harry Potter, but instead brought forth the legend of the Boy That Lived. Much like 9/11, as Voldemort died, he brought forth life. The life of Harry Potter was ignited by that flash of green light, bringing forth a realm of different experiences that never would've happened if Voldemort had not killed his parents and Harry had not survived. On 9/11, as first responders, civilians, and terrorists died against the backdrop of the bright blue sky, a new life was also brought forth. Under the flag at half mast, our country united in grievance and we were almost reborn in our patriotism. Now, our society has tried to move on ten years later because 9/11 will always be part of us, but we will never let it define us. As the wise Albus Dumbledore said, "We must try not to sink beneath our anguish, Harry, but battle on."