The internet can be a dark place, but as Professor Dumbledore once said, "Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light." Yes, we're finding hope in Harry Potter now.
Well, the people on this list all remembered to turn on the light. They are the light. Keep reading to see some people who might just brighten your day. We've never seen such displays of love, courage, perseverance, and joy.
Living On His Own
Reddit user A-A-ron98 posted this photo online along with the caption, "I just moved into my first very own place and am living 100% independently."
He looks so cool in those sunglasses.
Finally Cancer-Free!
This kid just finished chemotherapy treatment and now all he has to do to be cancer-free is take some steroids and do some radiotherapy.
He's well on his way to getting out of this hospital.
A Small Rebellion
This kid thinks that she's fooling her dad when she reads past her bedtime, but really her dad is secretly encouraging her to be a rebellious reader.
This is good parenting.
A Man Of Quality
This man is protesting for women's rights in Pakistan. He is absolutely right about men of quality.
He looks like a good egg. We need more men like him in the world.
Moving On Up
This woman is now a nurse practitioner at the same hospital where she used to work as a custodian.
It took her a bit of time, but she is finally working her dream job.
Good Morning
This girl moved out of her family home to go to college and her baby brother hasn't realized that she left yet.
He still goes into her room every morning to say good morning to her.
Paying Tribute To A Fallen Hero
This kid wanted to pay tribute to Chadwick Boseman and the Black Panther after Chadwick Boseman died.
He created this memorial at the front of his house out of action figures and flowers.
A New Start
This guy just got out of prison and he's already starting to turn his life around.
He got a new job and he's going to rebuild his life from the ground up.
They Just Got Engaged
This photo was taken approximately five seconds after this girl said yes to her now-fiancé's proposal.
They look so happy! This joyous photo could make anyone believe in true love.
The Perfect Match
If my boyfriend brought me some freshly made ribs at 3 AM I would marry him on the spot.
This sounds like some kind of paradise. Who doesn't like slow-cooked ribs?
Lunch Buddies
Reddit user xianna posted this photo online along with the caption,
"Their dog hasn't eaten well since they brought their baby home - dog kept taking food into the living room and leaving it there. Someone suggested the dog might be worried the baby isn’t visibly eating, so is "feeding" the baby. They tried giving the baby a bowl of food at the same time. It worked!"
Imitation Is The Sincerest Form Of Flattery
This kid must really admire and respect his brother. This might be the most adorable drawing I've ever seen.
If he keeps practicing, he could be a great artist one day.
That's Progress
George Takei is a living example of how far we've come as a society.
Back when he was a kid, it would have been impossible for him to have the life he has today.
She's Practicing
This grandmother hasn't been able to see her grandkid yet because of a certain pandemic that's traveling across the globe.
Until she can meet them, she's practicing with a bag of rice.
The Same Trucks
This kid didn't care about his trucks at all when they were at his house, but now that they're at his daycare, he can't get enough of them.
Kids are so weird.
Time To Grow Up
Growing up is always a bittersweet process. This girl has just learned that her father won't be peeling her oranges for her anymore.
It's time for her to start doing it herself.