Humans have a knack for choosing precisely the things that are worst for them.

Probably that you're going to be eaten by a giant marshmallow or something.

Apparently wizards poke their noses in everywhere!

In truth, I never consider the audience for whom I'm writing. I just write what I want to write.

Yes, Harry, blessed as I am with extraordinary brainpower, I understood everything you told me. I think you might even consider the possibility that I understood more than you did.

I never know," Harry called to Hagrid over the noise of the cart, "What's the difference between a stalagmite and a stalactite?" "Stalagmite's got an 'm' in it," said Hagrid.

Don't be stupid, it's a flying house!