I don't believe in the kind of magic in my books. But I do believe something very magical can happen when you read a good book.

We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.

This exchange marked the beginning of Mr. Malfoy's long campaign to have me removed from my post as headmaster of Hogwarts, and of mine to have him removed from his position as Lord Voldemort's Favorite Death Eater. My response prompted several further letters from Mr. Malfoy, but as they consisted mainly of opprobrious remarks on my sanity, parentage, and hygiene, their relevance to this commentary is remote.

If you’re not in Gryffindor, we’ll disinherit you,” said Ron, “but no pressure.

We Slytherins are brave, yes, but not stupid. For instance, given the choice, we will always choose to save our own necks.

Nothing more or less than the deepest, most desperate desire of our hearts.

One can never have enough socks