The truth is always easier than a lie or an evasion - easier to deal with and easier to live with.

We tried to shut him in a pyramid, but Mum spotted us.

I loathe people who say, 'I always read the ending of the book first.' That really irritates me, It's like someone coming to dinner, just opening the fridge and eating pudding, while you're standing there still working on the starter. It's not on.

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

And it’s Johnson, Johnson with the Quaffle, what a player that girl is, I’ve been saying it for years but she still won’t go out with me —” “JORDAN!” yelled Professor McGonagall. “Just a fun fact, Professor, adds a bit of interest —

But who could bear to know which stars were already dead, she thought, blinking up at the night sky; could anybody stand to know that they all were?

If you’re not in Gryffindor, we’ll disinherit you,” said Ron, “but no pressure.