Are — you — insane?” said Hermione in a hushed voice. 'I don't think so,' said Harry, shrugging.

Parminder kept her unwept tears locked tightly inside where they seemed to undergo an alchemical transformation, returning to the outer world as lava slides of rage.

And anyway, it’s not as though I’ll never see Mum again, is it?

By Gryffindor, the bravest were Prized far beyond the rest; For Ravenclaw, the cleverest Would always be the best; For Hufflepuff, hard workers were Most worthy of admission; And power-hungry Slytherin Loved those of great ambition.

We all know that the people we love are mortal, we all know we’re mortal, we know it’s going to end; you cannot prepare yourself for it.

If there is a connection between Harry Potter and my new novel, it's my interest in characters.

Curiosity is not a sin.... But we should exercise caution with our curiosity... yes, indeed.