I never expected to be in the papers. I personally never expected to be in the papers. The height of my ambition for these books was, well frankly, to get reviewed. A lot of children's books don't even get reviewed.. forget good review, bad review. Personally, no, I never expected to be in the papers so it's an odd experience when it happens to you .

I remember every wand I’ve ever sold, Mr. Potter. Every single wand. It so happens that the phoenix whose tail feather is in your wand, gave another feather — just one other. It is very curious indeed that you should be destined for this wand when its brother — why, its brother gave you that scar.

You will find that I will only truly have left this school when none here are loyal to me.

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

Are — you — insane?” said Hermione in a hushed voice. 'I don't think so,' said Harry, shrugging.

Of course not,” said Hermione. “Everything we need is here on this paper.

The knowledge that you have emerged wiser and stronger from setbacks means that you are, ever after, secure in your ability to survive.