Some people do not seem to grasp that I still have to sit down in peace and write the books, apparently believing that they pop up like mushrooms without my connivance.
J. K. RowlingYouโll soon find out some wizarding families are much better than others, Potter. You donโt want to go making friends with the wrong sort. I can help you there.โ He held out his hand to shake Harryโs, but Harry didnโt take it. โI think I can tell who the wrong sort are for myself, thanks,โ he said coolly.
J. K. RowlingMany are whispering that Voldemort must be behind it. However, that is the point: They whisper. They darenโt confide in each other, not knowing whom to trust; they are scared to speak out, in case their suspicions are true and their families are targeted. Yes, Voldemort is playing a very clever game. Declaring himself might have provoked open rebellion: Remaining masked has created confusion, uncertainty, and fear.
J. K. RowlingI mean, is 'fat' really the worst thing a human being can be? Is 'fat' worse than 'vindictive', 'jealous', 'shallow', 'vain', 'boring' or 'cruel'? Not to me I'd rather [my daughters] were independent, interesting, idealistic, kind, opinionated, original, funny - a thousand things, before 'thin'. Let my girls be Hermiones, rather than Pansy Parkinsons.
J. K. Rowling