Every writer must have a chip of ice in his heart.

The Prophet is bound to report the truth occasionally," said Dumbledore, "if only accidentally.

It’s your one last chance,” said Harry, “it’s all you’ve got left. . . .I’ve seen what you’ll be otherwise. . . . Be a man . . . try . . . Try for some remorse. . . .

Yes, it has made me happier. Finishing them has made me happier. Before I wrote the Potter books, I'd never finished a novel. I came close to finishing two.

I sometimes find, and I am sure you know the feeling, that I simply have too many thoughts and memories crammed into my mind.

I don't believe in magic.

By all means continue destroying my possessions. I daresay I have too many.