Friendship. What is the meaning of true friendship? Who is this or these true friends? Whether it's a person's pet, spouse, or sisters, friendship is that special bond between two or more individuals who share mutual affection. Although there are no limits to how, where, and even the form or function of friendship, friends make everyone happy; most often. Sometimes it's hard to find someone to form a friendship with, but Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley had a few bumps and bruises early on in their trio friendship. Ultimately, through their special bond as a trio, the three of them have a friendship worth a lifetime. JK Rowling expresses the importance of friendship in the first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, because of the importance of Harry overcoming any task. it is imposed on him. Before coming to Hogwarts, Harry was a lonely child. Not only does he not have a loving and supportive family, but he also has no friends to communicate with. The only family Harry has is his Uncle Vernon, Aunt Petunia, and cousin Dudley, none of whom support Harry in any way. After becoming a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry made many friends within his house, Gryffindor. Most importantly, Harry gains two best friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, who support and stay with Harry from start to finish. However, Harry's friendship with Hermione and Ron is not a typical everyday friendship. Hermione is the smartest and most successful and Ron is not the brightest, but her loyalty keeps her friendship with Harry strong. With the different traits coming from each of the three, their personality is what holds them together. Middle of paper ... part of this friendship was built immensely on the obstacles that all three of them encountered. accomplished together. “…Books!” And intelligence! There are more important things – friendship and courage…” (Hermione, Witch…287). As Hermione stated her quote, it encouraged Harry to defeat Voldemort, again. Harry then goes to get the stone from Voldemort. With friends like Hermione and Ron, Harry has nothing to fear for the rest of his adventures at Hogwarts. The power of friendship will never die between Harry, Ron and Hermione. Through all the obstacles they have overcome together, it shows that their friendship is worth a lifetime. Not only did Harry, Ron, and Hermione help each other during their first year at Hogwarts, but they each experienced far more than any other first year student at Hogwarts experienced..