I don't know about your true form, but the weight of your ego sure is pushing the crust of the earth toward the breaking point.

Rule number one of the wizarding business. Never let them see you sweat. People expect us to know things. It can be a big advantage. Don’t screw it up by looking like you’re as confused as everyone else. Bad for the image.

There’s nothing that makes you more insane than family. Or more happy. Or more exasperated. Or more . . . secure.

I got the sneaking suspicion that the vampire was a couple of Peeps short of an Easter basket.

An inferior sense of smell," Marcus said, as if absolutely nothing of significance had happened, "is distinct from being told that one smells unpleasant.

I choose my battles, Dresden. Not you." She looked up at me calmly. "Let me put this in terms that will get through your skull: My friend is going to save a child from monsters. I'm going with him. That's what friends do, Harry.

Sticks and stones and small caliber bullets may break my bones... Words will never, et cetera.