She was on edge, feeling that she might snap or cry at the smallest provocation.

The world had ended, so why had the battle not ceased, the castle fallen silent in horror, and every combatant laid down their arms?

This liberating discovery enables me to proceed without any fear that I might inadvertently influence you to abandon promising careers in business, law or politics for the giddy delights of becoming a gay wizard.

And now a chill settled over them where they stood, and Harry heard the rasping breath of the dementors that patrolled the outer trees. They would not affect him now. The fact of his own survival burned inside him, a talisman against them, as though his father's stag kept guardian in his heart.

Hermione drew herself to her full height; her eyes were narrowed and her hair seemed to crackle with electricity. "No," she said, her voice quivering with anger, "but I will write to your mother.

The best way to get children excited about reading is to read to them from the beginning of their lives.

For some to love you, some must loathe you.