Because you like Lyra Belacqua in The Golden Compass

Gru's more misunderstood than evil, and if he'd rule over the world like he takes care of his three daughters, we'd be in good hands. See them in Despicable Me.

With an A.I. as loyal and witty as Cortana, who needs humans? See them in Halo.

Honest, true, and just, Ned Stark is a good man. Unfortunately, those traits are not assets in Westerosi politics. See them in Game of Thrones.

Though seemingly caring and calm, this motel owner has a mysterious streak of intensity. See them in Psycho.

An arrogant, prideful human-demon hybrid, Inuyasha secretly just wants to be accepted. See them in Inuyasha.

Gilbert Blythe is crushing on a red-haired orphan. See them in Anne With an E.

Although Penny's friends have genius-level IQs, they regularly come to her for advice and insight. See them in The Big Bang Theory.

An All-American football player, a ping pong star, and a freakishly determined runner, Forrest Gump has a ton of stories to tell. See them in Forrest Gump.

Michael Moscovitz is a high school student of few words but a lot of heart. See them in The Princess Diaries.

Both intelligent and empathetic, Remus Lupin is worn down by the weight of a secret. See them in Harry Potter Series.

Po is a clumsy, friendly panda who likes to take it easy. But now he's expected to save the world? See them in Kung Fu Panda.

Years of constant assault by mean classmates, rude teachers, and her abusive mother is making Carrie White want to fight back. See them in Carrie.