Part of what makes a language 'alive' is its constant evolution. I would hate to think Britain would ever emulate France, where they actually have a learned faculty whose job it is to attempt to prevent the incursion of foreign words into the language. I love editing Harry with Arthur Levine, my American editor-the differences between 'British English' (of which there must be at least 200 versions) and 'American English' (ditto!) are a source of constant interest and amusement to me.
J. K. RowlingYeah, well, food's one of the five exceptions to Gamp's Law of Elemental Transfigurations," said Ron, to general astonishment.
J. K. RowlingDumbledore would have been happier than anybody to think that there was a little more love in the world.
J. K. RowlingHey, look โ Harryโs got a Weasley sweater, too!โ Fred and George were wearing blue sweaters, one with a large yellow F on it, the other a G. โHarryโs is better than ours, though,โ said Fred, holding up Harryโs sweater. โShe obviously makes more of an effort if youโre not family.
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