I've never stunned anyone except in our D.A. lessons," said Luna, sounding mildly interested. "That was noisier than I thought it would be.

What I would most like to think they would take away, is what I take away when I read my favorite books. Which is the knowledge that there is always somewhere you can go, that you love, and where you're safe. And that's how I feel about my favorite books, wherever I am, if I've got that book with me, I've got a place where I can go and be happy. So if that place is Hogwarts for anyone, then I couldn't be more honored or humbled.

You know, Minister, I disagree with Dumbledore on many counts...but you cannot deny he's got style.

The dedication of this book is split seven ways: to Neil, to Jessica, to David, to Kenzie, to Di, to Anne, and to you, if you have stuck with Harry until the very end.

He has never wanted to occupy the throne himself; he prefers the back seat - more room to spread out, you see.

I loved writing Dumbledore and he is the epitome of goodness.

I am very frustrated by fear of imagination, I don’t think that’s healthy.