There are those who'll turn innocent occasions to their advantage.

Size is no guarantee of power.

I have met thousands of children now, and not even one time has a child come up to me and said, 'Ms. Rowling, I'm so glad I've read these books because now I want to be a witch.'

The truth is always easier than a lie or an evasion - easier to deal with and easier to live with.

He had fought back with every weapon in his arsenal, being alternatively obtuse, evasive and pedantic, for it was wonderful how you could obscure an emotional issue by appearing to seek precision.

Apparently wizards poke their noses in everywhere!

I have gone temporarily deaf and haven't any idea what you said, Harry.