Where do vanished objects go?" "Into nonbeing, which is to say, everything," replied Professor McGonagall. "Nicely phrased," replied the eagle door knocker, and the door swung open.

I was convinced that the only thing I wanted to do ever - was write novels.

Let my girls be Hermiones, rather than Pansy Parkinsons.

I've only suffered writer's block badly once, and that was during the writing of Chamber of Secrets. I had my first burst of publicity about the first book and it paralysed me. I was scared the second book wouldn't measure up, but I got through it!

It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.

Fred and George turned to each other and said together, "Wow, we're identical!" "I dunno though, I think I'm still better looking," said Fred, examining his reflection in the kettle.

Apparently wizards poke their noses in everywhere!