The world had ended, so why had the battle not ceased, the castle fallen silent in horror, and every combatant laid down their arms?
J. K. RowlingAs far as informing the headmaster, Harry had no idea where Dumbledore went during the summer holidays. He amused himself for a moment, picturing Dumbledore, with his long silver beard, full-length wizard's robes, and pointed hat, stretched out on a beach somewhere, rubbing suntan lotion onto his long crooked nose.
J. K. RowlingMadam Pince, our librarian, tells me that it is 'pawed about, dribbled on, and generally maltreated' nearly everyday - a high compliment for any book.
J. K. RowlingLily and James only made you Secret-Keeper because I suggested it,โ Black hissed, so venomously that Pettigrew took a step backward. โI thought it was the perfect plan... a bluff... Voldemort would be sure to come after me, would never dream theyโd use a weak, talentless thing like you... It must have been the finest moment of your miserable life, telling Voldemort you could hand him the Potters.
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