Dark times lie ahead of us and there will be a time when we must choose between what is easy and what is right. -Albus Dumbledore

Yes, there are parallels. The difference is that I just look at [my son] David and think that he's absolutely perfect, whereas you look at the finished book and you think, 'Oh, damn it, I should have changed that.' You're never happy. Whereas with a baby, you're happy. If you've got a perfect baby, you're just grateful.

But I don’t think I’ve ever known such a natural at Potions!” said Slughorn. “Instinctive, you know — like his mother! I’ve only ever taught a few with this kind of ability, I can tell you that, Sybill — why even Severus —” And to Harry’s horror, Slughorn threw out an arm and seemed to scoop Snape out of thin air toward them.

Fame is a fickle friend, Harry. Celebrity is as celebrity does. Remember that.

Ginny, listen... I can’t be involved with you anymore. We’ve got to stop seeing each other. We can’t be together.” “It’s for some stupid, noble reason, isn’t it?

I’m very busy with schoolwork, of course." "How can she be?" said Ron in horror. "We’re on vacation!

How in the name of Merlin's pants have you managed to get your hands on those Horcrux books?