Quotes by J.K. Rowling

Yeah,” said Harry. “No more pretending we care what happens when Jupiter and Uranus get too friendly .

Never try to understand the students. They hate it. They would much rather be tragically misunderstood, wallow in self-pity, stew in their own —”“That’s enough, Phineas,” said Dumbledore.

I expect what youre not aware of would fill several books, Dursely.

Albus Dumbledore had gotten to his feet. He was beaming at the students, his arms opened wide, as if nothing could have pleased him more than to see them all there.Welcome! he said. 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!Thank you!He sat back down. Everybody clapped and cheered. Harry didnt know whether to laugh or not.“Is he — a bit mad?” he asked Percy uncertainly.Mad? said Percy airily. Hes a genius! Best wizard in the world! But he is a bit mad, yes. Potatoes, Harry?

At least my happiness doesnt depend on Rons goalkeeping ability.

You know, I don’t get why Fred and George only got three O.W.L.s each,” said Harry, watching as Fred, George, and Lee collected gold from the eager crowd. “They really know their stuff. . . .”“Oh, they only know flashy stuff that’s no real use to anyone,” said Hermione disparagingly.“No real use?” said Ron in a strained voice. “Hermione, they’ve got about twenty-six Galleons already. . . .

Listen, Harr,y can I have a go on it? Can I?I dont think anyone should ride that broom just yet! said Hermoine shrilly.Harry and Ron looked at her.What dyou think Harrys going to do with it - sweep the floor? said Ron.

Fred and George exchanged looks.You dont mind if we dont kiss you, do you, Ron? said Fred in a falsely anxious voice. We could curtsy, if you like, said George. Oh, shut up, said Ron, scowling at them.

Being fed, and having a soft bed, and other people being in charge, seemed the most wonderful prospect in the world at that moment.

Divination is turning out to be much more trouble than I could have foreseen, never having studied the subject myself.

Why would I go looking for someone I know wants to kill me?

Its alright said a dreamy voice from beside Harry as Ron vanished into the coachs dark interior. Youre not going mad or anything. I can see them too.Can you? said Harry desperately, turning to Luna. He could see the bat-winged horses reflected in her wide, silvery eyes.Oh yes, said Luna, Ive been able to see them since my first year here. Theyve always pulled the carriages. Dont worry. Youre just as sane as I am.Smiling faintly, she climbed into the musty interior of the carriage after Ron. Not altogether reassured, Harry followed her.

Books are like mirrors: if a fool looks in, you cannot expect a genius to look out.

I dont believe in the kind of magic in my books. But I do believe something very magical can happen when you read a good book.

One can never have enough socks, said Dumbledore. Another Christmas has come and gone and I didnt get a single pair. People will insist on giving me books.

If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book.

What are you doing with all those books anyway? Ron asked. Just trying to decide which ones to take with us, said Hermione. When were looking for the Horcruxes.Oh, of course, said Ron, clapping a hand to his forehead. I forgot well be hunting down Voldemort in a mobile library.

I think it’s the books that you read when you’re young that live with you forever.

Madam Pince, our librarian, tells me that it is pawed about, dribbled on, and generally maltreated nearly everyday - a high compliment for any book.

He wanted to be stopped, to be dragged back, to be sent back home... But he was home. Hogwarts was the first and best home he had known. He and Voldemort and Snape, the abandoned boys, had all found home here...