Wands are only as powerful as the wizards who use them. Some wizards just like to boast that theirs are bigger and better than other people's.

A gigantic tortoise with a jewel-encrusted shell was glittering near the window.

According to Nietzche," said a sharp new voice, making them all jump, "philosophy is the biography of the philosopher.

I've been asked this question so many times, do you feel you need to write a book for adults? No, I don't need to write a book for adults.

Yeah, size is no guarantee of power,” said George. “Look at Ginny.” “What d’you mean?” said Harry. “You’ve never been on the receiving end of one of her Bat-Bogey Hexes, have you?

Authority figures always attract trouble

Witness for the defense, Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore.