We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.

Yes, it is easy to see that nearly six years of magical education have not been wasted on you, Potter. Ghosts are transparent.

Percy wouldn't notice a joke if it danced naked in front of him wearing one of Dobby's hats.

I cared more about your happiness than your knowing the truth, more for your peace of mind than my plan, more for your life than the lives that might be lost if the plan failed. In other words I acted exactly as Voldemort expects we fools who love to act.

Twilight fell: The sky turned to a light, dusky purple littered with tiny silver stars.

I will not calm down!

Shh! Listen! Someone’s coming! I think — I think it might be us!