Potter is mocked by a faculty member for the idea that there is evil in the world from which even children need to learn to defend themselves by the actual practice of doing so rather than familiarity with theory.
J. K. RowlingI didn't write with a target audience in mind. What excited me was how much I would enjoy writing about Harry. I never thought about writing for children - children's books chose me. I think if it is a good book anyone will read it.
J. K. RowlingRita looked as though she would have liked nothing better than to seize the paper umbrella sticking out of Hermione's drink and thrust it up her nose.
J. K. RowlingHey, look โ Harryโs got a Weasley sweater, too!โ Fred and George were wearing blue sweaters, one with a large yellow F on it, the other a G. โHarryโs is better than ours, though,โ said Fred, holding up Harryโs sweater. โShe obviously makes more of an effort if youโre not family.
J. K. Rowling