When people are very damaged, they can often meet the world with a kind of defiance.

Wow, we're identical!

And then he greeted Death as an old friend, and went with him gladly, and, equals, they departed this life.

The Prophet is bound to report the truth occasionally," said Dumbledore, "if only accidentally.

To have been loved so deeply, even though the person who loved us is gone, will give us some protection forever.

'-mediocre, arrogant as his father, a determined rule-breaker, delighted to find himself famous, attention-seeking and impertinent -' said Severus. 'You see what you expect to see, Severus.' said Dumbledore.

What are you doing with all those books anyway?" Ron asked. Just trying to decide which ones to take with us," said Hermione. When we're looking for the Horcruxes." Oh, of course," said Ron, clapping a hand to his forehead. "I forgot we'll be hunting down Voldemort in a mobile library.