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.

And do I look like the kind of man that can be intimidated?" barked Uncle Vernon. "Well..." said Moody, pushing back his bowler hat to reveal his sinisterly revolving eye. Uncle Vernon lept backward in horror and collided painfully with a luggage trolley. "Yes, I'd have to say you do, Dursley.

I'm going to keep going until I succeed — or die. Don't think I don't know how this might end. I've known it for years.

This was their first encounter with the fact that a full stomach meant good spirits; an empty one, bickering and gloom.

You don’t understand — there are things worth dying for!

We'll send you a Hogwarts toilet seat!

Just then Neville caused a slight diversion by turning into a large canary.