Failure means a stripping away of the inessential.

Well, better expelled and able to defend yourselves than sitting safely in school without a clue," said Sirius.

He gave everything to everybody. Except to me.

They’re evacuating the younger kids and everyone’s meeting in the Great Hall to get organized. We’re fighting.

It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.

But you're dead,' said Harry. 'Oh, yes,' said Dumbledore matter-of-factly. 'Then... am I dead too?' 'Ah,' said Dumbledore, smiling still more broadly. 'That is the question, isn't it? On the whole, dear boy, I think not.

Where do vanished objects go?" "Into nonbeing, which is to say, everything," replied Professor McGonagall. "Nicely phrased," replied the eagle door knocker, and the door swung open.