I was ripped from my body, I was less than spirit, less than the meanest ghost . . . but still, I was alive.

Interesting theory. Has anyone ever tried sticking a sword in Voldemort? Maybe the Ministry should put some people onto that, instead of wasting their time stripping down Deluminators or covering up breakouts from Azkaban.

Some of the furor that surrounded a Harry Potter publication was fun.

Yeah 'ear 'ear," said George, with half a glance at Fred, the corner of whose mouth twitched.

It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.

Oh you is a bad elf, Dobby!

Hey, look — Harry’s got a Weasley sweater, too!” Fred and George were wearing blue sweaters, one with a large yellow F on it, the other a G. “Harry’s is better than ours, though,” said Fred, holding up Harry’s sweater. “She obviously makes more of an effort if you’re not family.