I have met thousands of children now, and not even one time has a child come up to me and said, 'Ms. Rowling, I'm so glad I've read these books because now I want to be a witch.'

I write nearly every day. Some days I write for ten or eleven hours. Other days I might only write for three hours. It really depends on how fast the ideas are coming.

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

Abundance is the quality of life you live and quality of life you give to others.

Sword? Haven't got a sword. That boy has, though. He'll lend you one.

So Dobby stopped us from getting on the train and broke your arm. . . ." He shook his head. "You know what, Harry? If he doesn't stop trying to save your life he's going to kill you.

I am not worried, Harry," said Dumbledore, his voice a little stronger despite the freezing water. "I am with you.