Only the difference between truth and lies, courage and cowardice.

And so rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.

Dumbledore was on his feet again, pale as any of the surrounding Inferi, but taller than any too, the fire dancing in his eyes; his wand was raised like a torch and from its tip emanated the flames, like a vast lasso, encircling them all with warmth.

Now, it is the view of the Ministry that a theoretical knowledge will be more than sufficient to get you through your examination, which, after all, is what school is all about.

Pity you can't attach an extra arm to your [broom], Malfoy. Then it could catch the Snitch for you.

It was his own grief turned magically to song.

What do we want to be prefects for?” said George, looking revolted at the very idea. “It’d take all the fun out of life.