January: Like Severus Snape, you could work on being a little less judgemental
We get it – you think most people are morons. Your eyes are always rolling, the snark is constantly flowing and the sigh is endless. You think you don’t suffer fools gladly but in reality? That kind of attitude isn’t one that will make you a lot of friends.
You know who else shared that attitude? Severus Snape. He sneered at nearly everyone and it left him rather lonely. His judgemental attitude pushed his closest friend, Lily Potter, away and that was devastating for him.
So don’t be a sourpuss like Snape. When you feel that urge to be sarcastic and cutting, take a deep breath instead. We promise you, a small change in demeanour will unlock a whole new world of friendship.
February: Channel your inner Luna Lovegood and stop caring what people think
Have you found yourself holding back because of what people might say? Do you hide your passions because you worry others find them silly? Do you make yourself smaller to take up less space? If yes, then we think you should look to Luna Lovegood for your 2026 resolution.
She did not care what anyone thought. She wore her Spectrespecs and radish earrings with pride. She shared her belief in the Crumple-Horned Snorkack without embarrassment. She said what was on her mind and didn’t care if people thought she was weird.
Luna was her total, brilliant self – and you should be too! Yes, it can be tricky to find the confidence to embrace who you are. However, it is so worth it, and we guarantee you’ll be happier for it.
March: As Ron Weasley learnt, be honest with your feelings when it comes to your love life
Hermione once said that Ron had the emotional range of a teaspoon. With his jealous outburst at the Yule Ball and his entire relationship with Lavender Brown – we’re inclined to agree. If only he could have been more honest with Hermione, perhaps it wouldn’t have taken a dramatic final battle between good and evil to finally get him to open up.
We think this also applies to you. There have been far too many times where you have kept your feelings hidden, lost opportunities or ended up wondering about the ‘what ifs’. Speaking to the person you fancy is akin to your worst nightmare and just the thought of it makes you put your guard up.
This year, don’t let it get to the point where it takes a bottle of poisoned oak-matured mead to get you and your crush talking again. Take the initiative, be brave and tell them how you feel. You never know, they might just feel the same.
April: You and Horace Slughorn could do with being a little more we and a little less me
Horace Slughorn was excellent at taking care of himself. A mix of shrewd and jolly, he managed to cultivate quite the comfortable, dare we say, elite lifestyle. With friends in high places and a lifetime supply of crystallised pineapple it appears he had it made.
This is something that you relate to. You’re the type of person who values connections, is always ‘networking’ and knows how to schmooze with the best of them.
Yet could you call any of these relationships a true friendship? Would they be there for you in a moment of crisis? Or, like when Slughorn was on the run, do you find yourself on your own? We think that if you make this the year when you stop focusing on what someone can do for you, but what you can also do for them, then you’ll soon find your people.
May: Take a leaf out of Pomona Sprout’s book and get gardening
If there was one word that you would use to sum up your 2025, it would be ‘stressful’. It was a year of intensity, when nothing seemed to go your way and you found yourself unable to switch off.
For 2026, we think you could do with working on being more grounded, which is why you should follow Professor Sprout’s example. If there was anyone who understood the calming power of nature it was her. Despite working in a school full of teenagers, she remained unflappable.
It’s this energy that you should channel. It doesn’t matter if you have a window box or a garden, roll up your sleeves, get planting and create your own peaceful idyll. A place where you can switch off from the rest of the world, a place that you made and that you can feel proud of.
June: You and Draco Malfoy could do with being a little more humble
If there was one thing that Draco Malfoy was an expert in, it was bragging. Whether it was his new broomstick, his father’s powerful connections or his belief in his superiority – he wouldn’t stop going on about it. Perhaps this is something you can see in yourself too?
You just can’t help but namedrop that celebrity you once bumped into. You’re unable to resist showing off the latest, expensive gadget that you bought. Plus, you have habit of trying get one up on those around you – you just want to be top dog.
However, this is a rather off-putting trait. It’s absolutely wonderful that you are so accomplished and you should absolutely be satisfied with yourself. However, if you only talk about you, people are going to stop caring about your achievements. This should be the year where you embrace humility. Keep shouting about your wins but remember to shine the spotlight on others too – there’s room for everyone to be a star.
July: As Harry Potter needs to remember, it’s ok to put yourself first
Harry Potter would do absolutely anything for his loved ones – he was even willing to sacrifice himself to bring about the end of Voldemort. Harry put others before himself and in a lot of ways, it’s incredibly admirable.
Nevertheless, being a people pleaser is not sustainable. It can also make you seem as though you have a bit of a… hero complex. As you’re someone who struggles with boundaries, having to be available every moment of the day could make you a bit resentful too.
We want you to remember that it is absolutely fine to sometimes put yourself first. It speaks to your wonderfully kind-hearted nature that you go above and beyond for your loved ones… but would they do the same for you? If you keep going this way, will you burn out? We don’t want you to suddenly become Scrooge – we just want to make sure that you are taking care of you.
August: As Ginny Weasley proved, you can’t let one mistake define you
As mistakes go, opening Tom Riddle’s diary and pouring your heart into it is a big one. Becoming known as the girl who reopened the Chamber of Secrets is not the accolade you want – as Ginny unfortunately discovered.
We wouldn’t be surprised if just mentioning this incident has brought back painful memories for you too. Memories of the time that you messed up. Memories that keep you awake at night. Memories that make you want to hide away.
Do not let them. Instead, follow Ginny’s lead. She did not let one bad year define her. She dusted herself off and got back up again. She went from being a timid first-year to a talented witch, Quidditch star and a force to be reckoned with. It’s time to leave the past in the past and make 2026 a year to remember.
September: You and Hermione Granger should make sure you don’t let work consume you
If there is one thing that you and Hermione Granger have in common, it’s your work ethic. This was the witch that used a Time-Turner just to increase her workload and made the Hogwarts library her second home.
Like Hermione, you have incredibly high standards for yourself and refuse to do things by half measures. You’re often the first person to arrive at work at the last person to leave. Your mood is dictated by how well your latest project is going. Nobody would ever call you unreliable.
Don’t get us wrong, there’s nothing wrong with working hard to achieve your dreams. However, there is something wrong with letting it consume you and becoming your whole personality. When you think about it, do you have anything else going on in your life? To paraphrase Ron Weasley, you need to sort out your priorities – make 2026 the year you find balance.
October: Embrace the Molly Weasley vibe and get cooking
2025 was the year that you found yourself in a bit of a rut. Every day you would wake up to the same old breakfast, the same old routine and you found yourself slowly losing your sense of self.
2026 should be the year which you change things! The year that you start a new hobby. The year you look to Molly Weasley for a bit of inspiration. From her homemade fudge to her dazzling Golden Snitch birthday cake – this was a witch whose cooking ability was a thing of legend.
Why not make your new thing cooking? Be creative with ingredients and dream up ingenious dishes that will make mouths water. Host dinner parties full of dazzling conversation. Most importantly, use it as an opportunity to find yourself again.
November: You and Sirius Black could do with thinking before you act
Daring and courage are your middle names. You look fear in the eye, and you never cower. You’re certainly not afraid to try something new. If we’re being honest, you are Harry’s godfather, Sirius, are very much alike – always ready to leap into action.
However, from his schoolboy prank that almost killed Severus Snape to being spotted seeing Harry off on the Hogwarts Express, Sirius was also reckless – and so are you. You have a habit of rushing into things without much thought and that can often leave you in hot water.
This is why we think you should work on the thinking side of things in 2026. We’re not saying that you need to suddenly be scared of everything or that you should dampen your spark, but we do think you should take a beat before you leap. If you do? That troublemaking reputation will soon be a thing of the past!
December: You and Hagrid do not need another pet
From naughty Nifflers to the unusual Blast-Ended Skrewts, one of Hagrid’s most admirable traits was his ability to see beauty in all creatures. There was nobody who loved animals as much as him… except perhaps you.
However, that adoration can be your downfall. Like Hagrid convincing himself that it’s totally reasonable to raise a dragon in a wooden hut, you also get carried away when it comes to adding to your menagerie.
This year, your New Year’s resolution should be to not get another pet. You don’t need another cat, dog or goldfish – you have too many already! Yes, yes, they’re all adorable and we know it will be an extremely difficult challenge for you… but you can do it.
