"I've seen people be completely terrible," Harry said. He'd also done it himself but was far too humble to talk himself up, and didn't see most of what he'd done as heroic--more lucky.

"But I've also seen them do brilliant things for other people. Brave, selfless things."

He was quiet for a moment, and it might have seemed like him just considering his next move if not for the sad look in his eyes.

"That's the only reason I'm even here. Several times over."