The sky outside the window was changing rapidly from deep, velvety blue to cold, steely gray and then, slowly, to pink shot with gold.

Of course not,” said Hermione. “Everything we need is here on this paper.

It was on the corner of the street that he noticed the first sign of something peculiar - a cat reading a map.

You’ll soon find out some wizarding families are much better than others, Potter. You don’t want to go making friends with the wrong sort. I can help you there.” He held out his hand to shake Harry’s, but Harry didn’t take it. “I think I can tell who the wrong sort are for myself, thanks,” he said coolly.

The best way to get children excited about reading is to read to them from the beginning of their lives.

He sobbed in desperation at the burden of fear he carried with him every day of his life.

Everybody finished the song at different times. Dumbledore conducted their last few lines with his wand and when they had finished, he was one of those who clapped loudest. 'Ah music,' he said, wiping his eyes. 'A magic beyond all we do here!