Aha! What villains are these, that trespass upon my private lands! Come to scorn at my fall, perchance? Draw, you knaves, you dogs!

Your qualifications, your CV, are not your life, though you will meet many people of my age and older who confuse the two. Life is difficult, and complicated, and beyond anyone's control, and the humility to know that will enable you to survive its vicissitudes.

The world isn't split into good people and Death Eaters.

The stories we love best do live in us forever.

Are — you — insane?” said Hermione in a hushed voice. 'I don't think so,' said Harry, shrugging.

We teachers are rather good at magic, you know.

It frightened people when you were honest; it shocked them.