But in some ways I think it's braver to do it like this. And, to an extent, you know what? The worst that can happen is that everyone says, 'Well, that was dreadful, she should have stuck to writing for kids' and I can take that. So, yeah, I'll put it out there, and if everyone says, 'Well, that's shockingly bad โ back to wizards with you', then obviously I won't be throwing a party. But I will live. I will live.
J. K. RowlingDo you remember me telling you we are practicing non-verbal spells, Potter?" "Yes," said Harry stiffly. "Yes, sir." "There's no need to call me "sir" Professor." The words had escaped him before he knew what he was saying.
J. K. RowlingYeah, size is no guarantee of power,โ said George. โLook at Ginny.โ โWhat dโyou mean?โ said Harry. โYouโve never been on the receiving end of one of her Bat-Bogey Hexes, have you?
J. K. RowlingDon't be silly, Dawlish. I'm sure you are an excellent Auror, I seem to remember you achieved 'Outstanding' in all your N.E.W.T.s, but if you attempt to โ er โ 'bring me in' by force, I will have to hurt you.
J. K. RowlingBut who could bear to know which stars were already dead, she thought, blinking up at the night sky; could anybody stand to know that they all were?
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