Aaah ... when two Neptunes appear in the sky it is a sure sign that a midget in glasses is being born, Harry.

But people only die in proper duels, you know, with real wizards. The most you and Malfoy’ll be able to do is send sparks at each other. Neither of you knows enough magic to do any real damage. I bet he expected you to refuse, anyway.” “And what if I wave my wand and nothing happens?” “Throw it away and punch him on the nose,” Ron suggested.

How do you remember everything from different books when you are still writing the HP series? As obsessive fans will tell you, I do slip up! Several classrooms move floors mysteriously between books and these are the least serious continuity errors! Most of the fansites will point you in the direction of my mistakes. But the essentials remain consistent from book to book because the story has been plotted for a long time and it is clear in my mind.

At fourteen, you really do start realising that the world is not a safe and protected place or not always.

Yet, sadly, accidental rudeness occurs alarmingly often. Best to say nothing at all, my dear man.

Life is too short. I only want to do things that I enjoy, or that I think are good or worth doing.

Yeah, we’ll call you,” muttered Ron as the knight disappeared, “If we ever need someone mental.