Quotes by J.K. Rowling

Destiny is a name often given in retrospect to choices that had dramatic consequences.

His priority did not seem to be to teach them what he knew, but rather to impress upon them that nothing, not even... knowledge, was foolproof.

Indifference and neglect often do much more damage than outright dislike.

Alls fair in love and war, said Ron brightly, and this is a bit of both.

Sometimes, if she simply remained quiet, and let the inadequacy of his excuses reverberate on the air, he became ashamed and backtracked.

She seemed to think that one of the perks of marriage was that it gave you rights of comment and intrusion over single peoples love lives.

NEWT: Now theres absolutely nothing for you to worry about.JACOB: Tell me - has anyone ever believed you when you told them not to worry?NEWT: My philosophy is that worrying means you suffer twice.

Time is Galleons, little brother.

But Dumbledore says he doesnt care what they do as long as they dont take him off the Chocolate Frog cards.

Don’t put your wand there, boy! ... Better wizards than you have lost buttocks, you know!

Welcome to a new year at Hogwarts! Before we begin our banquet, I would like to say a few words. And here they are: Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak!

IF WE DIE FOR THEM, ILL KILL YOU, HARRY!

Oh, there you are, Albus, he said. Youve been a very long time. Upset stomach?No, I was merely reading the Muggle magazines, said Dumbledore. I do love knitting patterns.

Dont worry. Youre just as sane as I am-Luna Lovegood

Her voice was now so shrill only bats would be able to hear it soon, but she had reached a level of indignation that rendered her temporarily speechless..

So,” sneered Fudge, recovering himself, “you intend to take on Dawlish, Shacklebolt, Dolores, and myself single-handed, do you, Dumbledore?”“Merlin’s beard, no,” said Dumbledore, smiling. “Not unless you are foolish enough to force me to.”“He will not be single-handed!” said Professor McGonagall loudly, plunging her hand inside her robes.“Oh yes he will, Minerva!” said Dumbledore sharply. “Hogwarts needs you!

You know how I think they choose people for Gryffindor team? said Malfoy loudly a few minutes later, as Snape awarded Hufflepuff another penalty for now reason at all. Its people they feel sorry for. See, theres Potter, whos got no parents, then theres the Weasleys, whove got no money - you should be on the team, Longbottom, youve got no brains.

I am not forgotten, you know, no, I still receive a very great deal of fan

Look, why dont you go talk to Ron about all this? Harry asked.Well, I would, but hes always asleep when I go and see him! said Lavender fretfully.Is he? said Harry, surprised, for he had found Ron perfectly alert every time he had been up to the hospital wing.

One more lesson like that and I might just do a Weasley.