You will never truly know yourself or the strength of your relationships until both have been tested by adversity.

Go on, have a pasty," said Harry, who had never had anything to share before or, indeed, anyone to share it with. It was a nice feeling, sitting there with Ron, eating their way through all Harry's pasties, cakes, and candies (the sandwiches lay forgotten).

She was on edge, feeling that she might snap or cry at the smallest provocation.

Even if I could, I wouldn't. Scars can come in handy. I have one myself above my left knee that is a perfect map of the London Underground.

Let me out," Harry said again. "No," Dumbledore repeated. "If you don't - if you keep me in here - if you don't let me-" "By all means continue destroying my possessions," said Dumbledore. "I daresay I have too many.

We have to choose between what is right, and what is easy.

There was no press involvement, there was no pressure. Life was very pure and it became more complicated.