Always the innocent are the first victims, so it has been for ages past, so it is now.

Yeah, size is no guarantee of power,” said George. “Look at Ginny.” “What d’you mean?” said Harry. “You’ve never been on the receiving end of one of her Bat-Bogey Hexes, have you?

I solemnly swear that I am up to no good.

Do I look stupid?" snarled Uncle Vernon, a bit of fried egg dangling from his bushy mustache.

A good first impression can work wonders

There was no press involvement, there was no pressure. Life was very pure and it became more complicated.

Then you should have died! Died, rather than betray your friends, as we would have done for you!