However my parents - both of whom came from impoverished backgrounds and neither of whom had been to college, took the view that my overactive imagination was an amusing quirk that would never pay a mortgage or secure a pension.

You're the one who is weak. You will never know love or friendship. And I feel sorry for you.

The last words Albus Dumbledore spoke to the pair of us?' Harry is the best hope we have. Trust him.

Oh, I'm so glad we know what it's called, that's a great help," snarled Ron, leaning back, trying to stop the plant from curling around his neck.

The presence of hundreds of books had finally convinced Hermione that what they were doing was right.

Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.

She had a way of seeing the beauty in others, even, and perhaps most especially, when that person couldn't see it in themselves.