I am not trying to influence anyone into black magic. That is the very last thing I'd want to do.

You care so much you feel as though you will bleed to death with the pain of it.

The thing about fantasy - there are certain things you just don't do in fantasy.

I think I've really exhausted the magical. It was a lot of fun, but I've put it behind me for the time being.

It’s your one last chance,” said Harry, “it’s all you’ve got left. . . .I’ve seen what you’ll be otherwise. . . . Be a man . . . try . . . Try for some remorse. . . .

The fame thing is interesting because I never wanted to be famous, and I never dreamt I would be famous. You know, my fantasy of being a famous writer, and again there's a slight disconnect with reality which happens a lot with me. I imagined being a famous writer would be like being like Jane Austen.

I am not worried, Harry," said Dumbledore, his voice a little stronger despite the freezing water. "I am with you.