Potter is mocked by a faculty member for the idea that there is evil in the world from which even children need to learn to defend themselves by the actual practice of doing so rather than familiarity with theory.

Why are they all staring?" demanded Albus as he and Rose craned around to look at the other students. "Don’t let it worry you," said Ron. "It’s me. I’m extremely famous.

They don’t need walls and water to keep the prisoners in, not when they’re trapped inside their own heads, incapable of a single cheerful thought. Most go mad within weeks - Lupin

Honestly, I think we should be delighted people still want to read, be it on a Kindle or a Nook or whatever the latest device is.

We Slytherins are brave, yes, but not stupid. For instance, given the choice, we will always choose to save our own necks.

I'm not writing to make anyone's children feel safe.

Never be ashamed! There's some who'll hold it against you, but they're not worth bothering with.