Luck can only get you so far.

Hearing voices no one else can hear isn't a good sign, even in the wizarding world.

I would assume that you were going to offer me refreshment, but the evidence so far suggests that that would be optimistic to the point of foolishness.

Talent and intelligence never yet inoculated anyone against the caprice of the fates.

Harry was left to ponder in silence the depths to which girls would sink to get revenge.

Or perhaps in Slytherin, you'll make your real friends. Those cunning folk use any means to achieve their ends.

Now, you two – this year, you behave yourselves. If I get one more owl telling me you've – you've blown up a toilet or –" "Blown up a toilet? We've never blown up a toilet." "Great idea though, thanks, Mum.