Painterly wilted laurel wreath draped over an empty gold picture frame against plum.

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Gilderoy Lockheart

Fame is a fickle friend, Harry.

— Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets  ·  2002

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What it means

Our interpretation.

Lockheart tells Harry that fame doesn't stay loyal. Its attention comes and goes, so it can't be relied on like a real friend. It's breezy worldly advice about not leaning too heavily on public admiration.

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