I would be a liar if I said I don't care [about my appearance]; yes, I care. I found it very difficult, when I first became well known, to read criticism about how I look, how messy my hair was, and how generally unkempt I look. The nastiest thing ever written was written by a man, and I do remember that. I wasn't looking for it either, it was just simply in the newspaper I was reading.
J. K. RowlingWhenever he was in company he wanted to get away, and whenever he was alone he wanted company.
J. K. RowlingHe might have crawled up into the airing cupboard and died, but I mustn't get my hopes up.
J. K. RowlingIf you're holding out for universal popularity, I'm afraid you will be in this cabin for a very long time.
J. K. RowlingThe fates have informed me that your examination in June will concern the Orb, and I am anxious to give you sufficient practice. Hermione snorted. "Well honestly... 'the fates have informed her'... Who sets the exam? She does!
J. K. RowlingYou know, I donโt get why Fred and George only got three O.W.L.s each,โ said Harry, watching as Fred, George, and Lee collected gold from the eager crowd. โThey really know their stuff. . . .โ โOh, they only know flashy stuff thatโs no real use to anyone,โ said Hermione disparagingly. โNo real use?โ said Ron in a strained voice. โHermione, theyโve got about twenty-six Galleons already. . . .
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