The spells are made up. I have met people who assure me, very seriously, that they are trying to do them, and I can assure them, just as seriously, that they donโt work.
J. K. RowlingI seem to remember telling you both that I would have to expel you if you broke any more school rules,โ said Dumbledore. Ron opened his mouth in horror. โWhich goes to show that the best of us must sometimes eat our words,โ Dumbledore went on, smiling.
J. K. RowlingWill there ever be an encyclopedia? Possibly. I would say two things about the encyclopedia: firstly, Iโve always said and I stand by it, whenever I do do a printed encyclopedia I would like all the proceeds to go to charity. Back in 1998 I never dreamt I personally I would be in the position that I could set up a large charitable foundation and personally do things for charity, and Iโve done other charity books already.
J. K. Rowling