Howard and Shirley were clothed, always, in an invisible layer of decorum that they never laid aside.

You think it - wise - to trust Hagrid with something as important as this?" "I would trust Hagrid with my life," said Dumbledore.

If Harry Potter taught us anything, it's that no one should have to live in the closet

He must have known I'd want to leave you." "No, he must have known you would always want to come back.

The inner eye does not see upon command.

You could be great, you know, it’s all here in your head, and Slytherin will help you on the way to greatness, no doubt about that.

Hide them all, then. Keep her – them – safe. Please.' And what will you give me in return, Severus?' In – in return? Anything.