The fame thing is interesting because I never wanted to be famous, and I never dreamt I would be famous. You know, my fantasy of being a famous writer, and again there's a slight disconnect with reality which happens a lot with me. I imagined being a famous writer would be like being like Jane Austen.

Let’s see . . . ah, yes, this is nice and cozy.” It was a broom cupboard.

Lockhart'll sign anything if it stands still long enough.

To hurt is as human as to breathe.

I'm going to keep going until I succeed — or die. Don't think I don't know how this might end. I've known it for years.

HARRY, THIS IS NO TIME TO BE A GENTLEMAN!" Wood roared as Harry swerved to avoid collision. "KNOCK HER OFF HER BROOM IF YOU HAVE TO!

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