Dumbledore paused, and although his voice remained light and calm, and he gave no obvious sign of anger, Harry felt a kind of chill emanating from him and noticed that the Dursleys drew very slightly closer together. โYou did not do as I asked. You have never treated Harry as a son. He has known nothing but neglect and often cruelty at your hands. The best that can be said is that he has at least escaped the appalling damage you have inflicted upon the unfortunate boy sitting between you.
J. K. RowlingYouโll soon find out some wizarding families are much better than others, Potter. You donโt want to go making friends with the wrong sort. I can help you there.โ He held out his hand to shake Harryโs, but Harry didnโt take it. โI think I can tell who the wrong sort are for myself, thanks,โ he said coolly.
J. K. RowlingMy Head of House said I lacked certain necessary qualities...like the ability to behave myself.
J. K. RowlingThere is plenty of ambitious competition and hypocrisy in the middle class, which makes it a rather fertile environment for a writer.
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