Quotes by J.K. Rowling

I am what I am, an’ I’m not ashamed. Never be ashamed,’ my ol’ dad used ter say, ‘there’s some who’ll hold it against you, but they’re not worth botherin’ with.

The mistake ninety-nine percent of humanity made, as far as Fats could see, was being ashamed of what they were; lying about it, trying to be somebody else.

Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.

Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also

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

Thats chess! snapped Ron. Youve got to make some sacrifices!

Have to? Of course you have to! But only because of you, Harry, wont rest until Voldemort is finished! Think now, for once, if you have never heard of the prophecy! What would you do?

Dont count your owls before they are delivered.

Hope springs forever.

Be ruthless about protecting writing days, i.e., do not cave in to endless requests to have essential and long overdue meetings on those days. The funny thing is that, although writing has been my actual job for several years now, I still seem to have to fight for time in which to do it. Some people do not seem to grasp that I still have to sit down in peace and write the books, apparently believing that they pop up like mushrooms without my connivance. I must therefore guard the time allotted to writing as a Hungarian Horntail guards its firstborn egg.

Harry, despite your privileged insight into Voldemort’s world (which, incidentally, is a gift any Death Eater would kill to have), you have never been seduced by the Dark Arts, never, even for a second, shown the slightest desire to become one of Voldemort’s followers!”“Of course I haven’t!” said Harry indignantly. “He killed my mum and dad!”“You are protected, in short, by your ability to love!” said Dumbledore loudly.

Nothing like a nighttime stroll to give you ideas.

Do you remember me telling you we are practicing non-verbal spells, Potter?Yes, said Harry stiffly.Yes, sir.Theres no need to call me sir Professor.The words had escaped him before he knew what he was saying.

He can run faster than Severus Snape confronted with shampoo.

Mr. Moony presents his compliments to Professor Snape, and begs him to keep his abnormally large nose out of other peoples business.Mr. Prongs agrees with Mr. Moony, and would like to add that Professor Snape is an ugly git.Mr. Padfoot would like to register his astonishment that an idiot like that ever became a professor.Mr. Wormtail bids Professor Snape good day, and advises him to wash his hair, the slimeball.

Is it true that you shouted at Professor Umbridge?Yes.You called her a liar?Yes.You told her He Who Must Not Be Named is back?Yes.Have a biscuit, Potter.

Deaths got an Invisibility Cloak? Harry interrupted again.So he can sneak up on people, said Ron. Sometimes he gets bored of running at them, flapping his arms and shrieking...

Percy wouldnt notice a joke if it danced naked in front of him wearing one of Dobbys hats.

You havent got a letter on yours, George observed. I suppose she thinks you dont forget your name. But were not stupid-we know were called Gred and Forge.

Dont talk to me.Why not?Because I want to fix that in my memory for ever. Draco Malfoy, the amazing bouncing ferret...