If I could relive one decision, it would be that pivotal moment on the Astronomy Tower with Dumbledore. Looking back, I can see that the entire situation was built on a foundation of fear, manipulation, and desperation. In the moment, I felt cornered, believing that failure was not an option. I had convinced myself that I had no choice—that my loyalty to my family and the pressure to prove myself outweighed everything else. With hindsight, however, I understand that Dumbledore offered me...