TotalFilm has compiled a list of 50 Things We Learned from Harry Potter.  The list contains some philosophical lessons as well as some amusing ones, so there is something for everyone.  Each lesson has a description showing how the books or movies taught us these various lessons.  Some of them may be read below and the full list is here.

• Don’t Fear The Reaper
  The Lesson: Death should not be feared
• Mad, Bad & Dangerous
  The Lesson: Nobody does unhinged like Helena Bonham Carter
• Team Effort
  The Lesson: Sometimes you can’t make it on your own
• Confidence Is Key
  The Lesson: You can achieve anything with self-belief
• Comeuppance
  The Lesson: Always treat those below you with kindness
• Protecting The Nest
  The Lesson: Don’t get between a mother and her young
• Wielding The Axe
  The Lesson: Jo Rowling is ruthless