Gosh, what a gripping story. You must have been simply terrified. Meanwhile we went to Godric's Hollow and, let's think, what happened there, Harry? Oh yes, You-Know-Who's snake turned up, it nearly killed both of us, and then You-Know-Who himself arrived and missed us by about a second. Imagine losing fingernails, Harry! That really puts our sufferings into perspective, doesn't it?
J. K. RowlingShut your mouth! You dare speak his name with your unworthy lips, you dare besmirch it with your half-blood's tongue, you dare โ
J. K. RowlingYes, Harry Potter!โ said Dobby at once, his great eyes shining with excitement. โAnd if Dobby does it wrong, Dobby will throw himself off the topmost tower, Harry Potter!โ โThere wonโt be any need for that,โ said Harry hastily.
J. K. RowlingWhat's that?" he snarled, staring at the envelope Harry was still clutching in his hand. "If it's another form for me to sign, you've got another -" "It's not," said Harry cheerfully. "It's a letter from my godfather." "Godfather?" sputtered Uncle Vernon. "You haven't got a godfather!" "Yes, I have," said Harry brightly. "He was my mum and dad's best friend. He's a convicted murderer, but he's broken out of wizard prison and he's on the run. He likes to keep in touch with me, though...keep up with my news...check if I'm happy.
J. K. Rowling