You've got to appreciate what the worst is. You don't want to find yourself in a situation where you're facing it.

Gringotts was the safest place in the world for something you wanted to hide — except perhaps Hogwarts.

It was so good to be held. If only their relationship could be distilled into simple, wordless gestures of comfort. Why had humans ever learned to talk?

Blimey,” said the other twin. “Are you — ?” “He is,” said the first twin. “Aren’t you?” he added to Harry. “What?” said Harry. “Harry Potter,” chorused the twins. “Oh, him,” said Harry. “I mean, yes, I am.

That," said Harry, "is a really good question.

I always advise children who ask me for tips on being a writer to read as much as they possibly can. Jane Austen gave a young friend the same advice, so I'm in good company there.

There's always room for a story that can transport people to another place.