Magic causes as much trouble as it cures.
It was not, after all, so easy to die.
It was important, Dumbledore said, to fight, and fight again, and keep fighting, for only then could evil be kept at bay, though never quite eradicated. . . .
Hedwig didn't return until the end of the Easter holidays. Percy's letter was enclosed in a package of Easter eggs that Mrs. Weasley had sent. Both Harry's and Ron's were the size of dragon eggs, and...
Harry - you're a great wizard, you know. I'm not as good as you, said Harry, very embarrassed, as she let go of him.Me! said Hermione. Books! And cleverness! There are more important things - friendsh...
Gringotts was the safest place in the world for something you wanted to hide — except perhaps Hogwarts.
Fat’ is usually the first insult a girl throws at another girl when she wants to hurt her.I mean, is ‘fat’ really the worst thing a human being can be? Is ‘fat’ worse than ‘vindictive’, ‘jealous’, ‘sh...
Dumbledore watched her fly away, and as her silvery glow faded he turned back to Snape, and his eyes were full of tears.After all this time?Always, said Snape.
Do you remember me telling you we are practicing non-verbal spells, Potter?Yes, said Harry stiffly.Yes, sir.There's no need to call me sir Professor.The words had escaped him before he knew what he wa...
DUMBLEDORE'S ARMY, STILL RECRUITING.
Ah said Dumbledore gently, Yes I thought we might hit that little snag!Snag? said Fudge, his voice still vibrating with joy. I see no snag, Dumbledore!Well, said Dumbledore apologetically, I'm afraid...
You don't seem to need many qualifications to liaise with Muggles; all they want is an OWL in Muggle Studies. ''Much more important is your enthusiasm, patience and a good sense of fun.'' - ''You'd ne...
I will be sharing additional information I've been hoarding for years about the world of Harry Potter
The world is full of wonderful things you haven't seen yet. Don't ever give up on the chance of seeing them.
Yeah, said Harry. No more pretending we care what happens when Jupiter and Uranus get too friendly . . .And from now on, I don’t care if my tea leaves spell — I’m just chucking them in the bin where...
Well? Ron said finally, looking up at Harry. How was it?Harry considered it for a moment. Wet, he said truthfully.Ron made a noise that might have indicated jubilation or disgust, it was hard to tell....
We do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: we have the power to imagine better.
Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery.
The mind is a complex and many-layered thing, Potter... or at least, most minds are...
Sometimes you remind me a lot of James. He called it my 'furry little problem' in company. Many people were under the impression that I owned a badly behaved rabbit.