I have no time to explain now. It is a thrilling tale, I wish to do it justice.

Finding out what you’re good at, and doing it to the best of your ability, is the route to self-respect.

Depression isn't just being a bit sad. It's feeling nothing. It's not wanting to be alive anymore.

How thick can you get?

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.

Seven years after becoming a lone parent, I feel qualified to look anyone in the eye and say that people bringing up children single-handedly deserve, not condemnation, but congratulation.

Well, you're expelling us aren't you?" said Ron. "Not today, Mr. Weasley." Snape looked as though Christmas had been canceled.