But I was the most unashamed lone parent you were ever going to meet.

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

It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might has well not have lived at all, in which case you have failed by default.

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

I am not worried, Harry," said Dumbledore, his voice a little stronger despite the freezing water. "I am with you.

Your Great-Aunt Muriel doesn't agree, I just met her upstairs while she was giving Fleur the tiara. "She said 'Oh dear, is this the muggle born?' and then, 'Bad posture, skinny ankles.'" Don't take it personally, she's rude to everyone," said Ron. "Talking about Muriel?" inquired George, reemerging from the marquee with Fred. "Yeah, she's just told me my ears are lopsided. Old bat.

Do you know what I think, Potter?' said Snape, very quietly. "I think that you are a liar and a cheat and that you deserve detention with me every Saturday until the end of term. What do you think, Potter?