In the end, love wins. It does win. We know it wins. When a person dies, love isn’t turned off like a faucet. It is an amazingly resilient part of us.

Merlin’s beard, Harry, you made me jump,” said Slughorn, stopping dead in his tracks and looking wary. “How did you get out of the castle?” “I think Filch must’ve forgotten to lock the doors,” said Harry cheerfully, and was delighted to see Slughorn scowl.

Hearing voices no one else can hear isn't a good sign, even in the wizarding world.

And that boys," yelled Mr. Weasley over the tumult of the crowd below,"is why you should never go for looks alone!

My brain surprises even me sometimes.

It's just hard," Harry said finally, in a low voice, "to realize he won't write me again

He felt even angrier that Dumbledore was showing signs of weakness. He had no business being weak when Harry wanted to rage and storm at him.