What you write becomes who you are… So make sure you love what you write!

If you love something - and there are things that I love - you do want more and more and more of it, but that's not the way to produce good work.

I felt I had to solve everyone's problems.

If you're holding out for universal popularity, I'm afraid you will be in this cabin for a very long time.

The hook-nosed teacher looked past Quirrell’s turban straight into Harry’s eyes — and a sharp, hot pain shot across the scar on Harry’s forehead.

We touch other people's lives simply by existing.

Miss Granger, you foolish girl, how could you think of tackling a mountain troll on your own? Five points will be taken from Gryffindor for this,” said Professor McGonagall. “I’m very disappointed in you.” Hermione left. Professor McGonagall turned to Harry and Ron. “Well, I still say you were lucky, but not many first years could have taken on a full-grown mountain troll. You each win Gryffindor five points.