Personally, I'd have welcomed a dementor attack. A deadly struggle for my soul would have broken the monotony nicely.
Pagford, which by night was no more than a cluster of twinkling lights in a dark hollow far below, was emerging into chilly sunlight.
Only one who has nothing to lose, and everything to gain, would commit such a crime. The blood of a unicorn will keep you alive, even if you are an inch from death, but at a terrible price. You have s...
Only a week away! said Ernie Macmillan of Hufflepuff, emerging from the crowd, his eyes gleaming. I wonder if Cedric knows? Think I’ll go and tell him. . . . Cedric? said Ron blankly as Ernie hurried...
Once, long ago, Parminder had told Barry the story of Bhai Kanhaiya, the Sikh hero who had administered to the needs of those wounded in combat, whether friend or fo. When asked why he gave aid indisc...
On the other hand, the Prince had proved a much more effective teacher than Snape so far.
On the count of three, we will cast our first spells. Neither of us will be aiming to kill, of course. I wouldn’t bet on that, Harry murmured, watching Snape baring his teeth.
Oh,you may not think I'm pretty, But don't judge on what you see, I'll eat myself if you can find A smarter hat than me. You can keep your bowlers black, Your tops hats sleek and tall, For I'm the Hog...
Oh, you may not think I’m pretty, But don’t judge on what you see, I’ll eat myself if you can find A smarter hat than me. You can keep your bowlers black, Your top hats sleek and tall, For I’m the Hog...
Oh, come off it, said Ron, striding over to her and whipping her results out of her hand. Yep— ten ‘Outstandings’ and one ‘Exceeds Expectations’ at Defense Against the Dark Arts. He looked down at her...
Now — be warned! It is my job to arm you against the foulest creatures known to wizardkind! You may find yourselves facing your worst fears in this room. Know only that no harm can befall you whilst I...
No, I'm fine,' said Harry, wondering why he kept telling people this, and wondering whether he had ever been less fine.
No, (slightly grandly) it’s time that time-turning became a thing of the past. ALBUS: You’re quite proud of that phrase, aren’t you? SCORPIUS: Been working on it all day.
Neville had never been on a broomstick in his life, because his grandmother had never let him near one. Privately, Harry felt she’d had good reason, because Neville managed to have an extraordinary nu...
Mr Moony presents his compliments to Professor Snape, and begs him to keep his abnormally large nose out of other people's business.'Snape froze. Harry stared, dumbstruck, at this message. But the map...
Ministry of magic?' bellowed Uncle Vernon. 'People like you in government? Oh this explains everything, everything, no wonder the country's going to the dogs...
Merlin’s beard, Harry, you made me jump, said Slughorn, stopping dead in his tracks and looking wary. How did you get out of the castle?I think Filch must’ve forgotten to lock the doors, said Harry ch...
Many are whispering that Voldemort must be behind it. However, that is the point: They whisper. They daren’t confide in each other, not knowing whom to trust; they are scared to speak out, in case the...
Luna had decorated her bedroom ceiling with five beautifully painted faces: Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, and Neville. They were not moving as the portraits at Hogwarts moved, but there was a certain m...
Lockhart cuffed Harry merrily on the shoulder. Just do what I did, Harry! What, drop my wand?