I've no idea where ideas come from and I hope I never find out; it would spoil the excitement for me if it turned out I just have a funny little wrinkle on the surface of my brain which makes me think about invisible train platforms.
J. K. RowlingYouโll soon find out some wizarding families are much better than others, Potter. You donโt want to go making friends with the wrong sort. I can help you there.โ He held out his hand to shake Harryโs, but Harry didnโt take it. โI think I can tell who the wrong sort are for myself, thanks,โ he said coolly.
J. K. RowlingI believe that lack of empathy is behind many problems, and I believe that it's disrupting our society. In Great Britain, there is a steady decline in the willingness to be truly generous, and by that I don't mean monetary generosity, but friendship and sympathy for others.
J. K. Rowling'Tell me one last thing,' said Harry. 'Is this real? Or has this been happening inside my head?' Dumbledore beamed at him, and his voice sounded loud and strong in Harry's ears even though the bright mist was descending again, obscuring his figure. 'Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean it is not real?'
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