I’m very busy with schoolwork, of course." "How can she be?" said Ron in horror. "We’re on vacation!

Wherever I am, if I've got a book with me, I have a place I can go and be happy

Nothing like a nighttime stroll to give you ideas.

I didn't write with a target audience in mind. What excited me was how much I would enjoy writing about Harry. I never thought about writing for children - children's books chose me. I think if it is a good book anyone will read it.

I loathe people who say, 'I always read the ending of the book first.' That really irritates me, It's like someone coming to dinner, just opening the fridge and eating pudding, while you're standing there still working on the starter. It's not on.

You can laugh! But people used to believe there were no such things as the Blibbering Humdinger or the Crumple-Horned Snorkack!

When in doubt, go to the library.