Chapter Summary:
Normal school life at Hogwarts begins as they go to lessons. Harry endures a humiliating Potions class with Professor Snape, who singles him out for mockery. Later, Harry and Ron visit Hagrid, who reassures Harry about Snape, though he seems to avoid eye contact.
in the face of discrimination
may we know happiness
even in the darkest of times
if we only remember
to turn on the marvellous light
lumos
O Professor of Magic,
bewitch the mind & ensnare our senses,
to encounter your mystery
pause
Let us build bridges of compassion
with those we love and those we hate
We solemnly swear to seek the common good
reflect
What have you learned recently?
“There was so much to learn, even people like Ron didn’t have much of a head start”
– Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Chapter 8: The Potions Master
Help us live this Muggle day to the full
learning from our successes and failures
Help us carry awareness of life’s magic
into every moment, in every breath