It was so good to be held. If only their relationship could be distilled into simple, wordless gestures of comfort. Why had humans ever learned to talk?

I think it’s the books that you read when you’re young that live with you forever.

Potter is mocked by a faculty member for the idea that there is evil in the world from which even children need to learn to defend themselves by the actual practice of doing so rather than familiarity with theory.

Because that's what Hermione does,' said Ron, shrugging. 'When in doubt, go to the library.

But I got this far, didn’t I?” he said slowly. “They thought I’d die in the attempt, but I’m here . . . and you’re in my power. . . . I’m the one with the wand. . . . you’re at my mercy. . .

There's the silver lining I've been looking for.

I knew I could do it all this time,” said Harry, “Because I'd already done it... does that make sense?