Every writer prefers good reviews over bad ones, and every writer wants to have lots of readers. But if it doesn't happen, that's fine too. Perhaps I won't throw a party then; I'll simply go home and keep writing.

It's lucky it's dark. I haven't blushed so much since Madam Pomfrey told me she liked my new earmuffs.

I think that emotionally, I've probably felt a little bit more balanced when I started writing again.

When you have seen as much of life as I have, you will not underestimate the power of obsessive love.

Talent and intelligence never yet inoculated anyone against the caprice of the fates.

I'm not going to be murdered," Harry said out loud. "That's the spirit, dear," said his mirror sleepily.

That's chess!" snapped Ron. "You've got to make some sacrifices!