Just then Neville caused a slight diversion by turning into a large canary.

And so rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.

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

Voldemort’s fury at the fall of his last, best lieutenant exploded with the force of a bomb.

I love you, Hermione,” said Ron, sinking back, rubbing his eyes wearily. Hermione turned faintly pink, but merely said, “Don’t let Lavender hear you saying that.” “I won’t,” said Ron into his hands. “Or maybe I will . . . then she’ll ditch me . . .

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!

Studying the young woman’s long thin legs, Tessa wondered how different her life would have been if she had had legs like that. She could not help but suspect that it would have been almost entirely different.