| Hermione She did not come from magic, yet to magic she has come And gives to it much more than most will take A sign revealed by flying quills and many a well-read tome And spells the lesser skilled could never break Though seeming somewhat bossy when her school life had begun This had come through energy and daring Mellowed by the friendships she had quickly earned and won From genuine straight-forwardness and caring Determination matched by common sense and perseverance No task is too large to undertake An uncompromising nature that accepts no interference To commitments and decisions she will make So strong that males among her peers forgot she was a ‘she’ A pal; a buddy; just one of the ‘guys’ But sentimental tears revealed a side they did not see And loyalty too strong to be disguised And so she takes on all this magic world could ever give And adds to it the causes she will find Prepared to stop at nothing while the dreams of others live Using every ounce of heart and mind And so she proves that witches are not simply born, but made That skill and effort shape what you can be And anyone who gives all they can give to make the grade Can be inspired by Hermione |
| Neville Experiences shape and mold and make us who we are Affecting skills and sensitivities How true it was for you, and yet you’ve come so very far Considering your family tragedies How can you watch your parents look upon you unaware The young man in their presence is their son? How stoically you’ve taken all the harassment you bear As you face every challenge one by one Your self-esteem may suffer from the skills in life you lack But do not judge yourself by them alone Think about your courage and the pride will soon come back The pride your family name may call its own Let your prowess in Herbology become a metaphor To ease all of the heartaches and the strife Sow the seeds of friendship you have earned from Gryffindor And reap the joy of a well-earned happy life! |
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