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Unlike any other creature on this planet, humans can learn and understand, without having experienced. They can think themselves into other people's places. We do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: we have the power to imagine better.

But I don’t think I’ve ever known such a natural at Potions!” said Slughorn. “Instinctive, you know — like his mother! I’ve only ever taught a few with this kind of ability, I can tell you that, Sybill — why even Severus —” And to Harry’s horror, Slughorn threw out an arm and seemed to scoop Snape out of thin air toward them.

I think you have a moral responsibility when you've been given far more than you need, to do wise things with it and give intelligently.

Luck can only get you so far.

Let muggles manage without us!

Being fed, and having a soft bed, and other people being in charge, seemed the most wonderful prospect in the world at that moment.