Quote by J.K. Rowling
Every hour that passed added to her grief, because it bore her further away from the living man, and because it was a tiny foretaste of the eternity she would have to spend without him. Again and again she found herself forgetting, for the space of a heartbeat, that he was gone forever and that she could not turn to him for comfort.
Summary
In this quote, the speaker describes the deep sorrow experienced by a woman who has lost someone she loved. Each passing hour intensifies her grief, as it signifies her growing distance from the person who is no longer alive. Additionally, every hour becomes a painful reminder of the endless eternity she will have to face without him. Even momentarily, she catches herself forgetting the painful reality and longing for his comforting presence. This quote encapsulates the profound and enduring anguish of losing a loved one and the struggle to come to terms with their absence.
Topics
Grief
By J.K. Rowling