If it's a good book, anyone will read it. I'm totally unashamed about still reading things I loved in my childhood.

At fourteen, you really do start realising that the world is not a safe and protected place or not always.

At least my happiness doesn't depend on Ron's goalkeeping ability.

Crackers!” said Dumbledore enthusiastically, offering the end of a large silver noisemaker to Snape, who took it reluctantly.

Always have a vivid imagination, for you never know when you might need it.

Why do they have to move in packs?" Harry asked Ron as a dozen or so girls walked past them, sniggering and staring at Harry. "How're you supposed to get one on their own to ask them?" "Lasso one?" Ron suggested.

There's a time and a place for getting a smart mouth.