They make a fuss about Hogsmeade, but I assure you, Harry, it's not all it's cracked up to be. All right, the sweetshop's rather good, and Zonko's Joke Shop's frankly dangerous, and yes, the Shrieking Shack is always worth a visit, but really, Harry, apart from that, you're not missing anything.
J. K. RowlingHow come the Muggles donโt hear the bus?โ said Harry. โThem!โ said Stan contemptuously. โDonโ listen properly, do they? Donโ look properly either. Never notice nuffink, they donโ.
J. K. RowlingCrackers!โ said Dumbledore enthusiastically, offering the end of a large silver noisemaker to Snape, who took it reluctantly.
J. K. RowlingThe fame thing is interesting because I never wanted to be famous, and I never dreamt I would be famous. You know, my fantasy of being a famous writer, and again there's a slight disconnect with reality which happens a lot with me. I imagined being a famous writer would be like being like Jane Austen.
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