Remember that scene in the Prisoner of Azakaban where Harry Potter let Peter Pettigrew lived after knowing that it was he who betrayed Harry’s parents? And then remember that moments later, Peter escaped to scuttle away back to the Dark Lord?

I recall Dumbledore saying that Peter will forever be indebted to Harry for sparing his life, that by virtue of that act of kindness, they have formed a connection, a life-long bond of some sort.

Sadly, I don’t think their moment/connection has been subsequently established in the book. Has it? Correct me if I’m wrong please.

Why am I saying this?

I feel like I’m investing in the wrong things recently. Maybe I, unlike Harry, should just eliminate Peter outright and avoid all these expectations of someday reaping what I sow.

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Let the bridges I burn light the way?