If she could have died...if she could have disappeared forever...but the solid surface of things refused to dissolve around her, and her body, her hateful hermaphrodite's body, continued in its stubborn, lumpen way, to live.

Her grief was so big and wild it terrified her, like an evil beast that had erupted from under the floorboards.

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

Ron's indignation on his behalf was worth about a hundred points to him.

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

The silence was unbearable to him. If the pictures could have reflected the feelings inside him, they would have been screaming in pain.

Yes, well, principles are sometimes the problem, if you ask me,' said Miles. 'Often what's needed is a bit of common sense.' 'Which is the name people usually give to their prejudices,' rejoined Kay.