J. K. Rowling, Quotes
It is not our abilities that show what we truly are. It is our choices.
We've all got both light and dark inside us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That's who we really are.
Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.
We do not need magic to transform our world. We carry all of the power we need inside ourselves already.
The world is full of wonderful things you haven't seen yet. Don't ever give up on the chance of seeing them.
There is an expiry date on blaming your parents for steering you in the wrong direction; the moment you are old enough to take the wheel, responsibility lies with you.
Twilight fell: The sky turned to a light, dusky purple littered with tiny silver stars.
Depression isn't just being a bit sad. It's feeling nothing. It's not wanting to be alive anymore.
Indifference and neglect often do much more damage than outright dislike.
Let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure.
It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.
You're a prefect? Oh Ronnie! That's everyone in the family!" "What are Fred and I? Next door neighbors?
Nothing like a nighttime stroll to give you ideas.
Longbottom, if brains were gold, you'd be poorer than Weasley, and that's saying something.
Hearing voices no one else can hear isn't a good sign, even in the wizarding world.
My Head of House said I lacked certain necessary qualities...like the ability to behave myself.
Is 'fat' really the worst thing a human being can be? Is 'fat' worse than 'vindictive', 'jealous', 'shallow', 'vain', 'boring' or 'cruel'? Not to me.
Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery.
It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might has well not have lived at all, in which case you have failed by default.
You might belong in Hufflepuff, Where they are just and loyal, Those patient Hufflepuffs are true, And unafraid of toil.
Honestly, if you were any slower, you’d be going backward.
Another ten points from Gryffindor,” said Snape. “I would expect nothing more sophisticated from you, Ronald Weasley, the boy so solid he cannot Apparate half an inch across a room.
Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical and our hearts are open.
We're all human, aren't we? Every human life is worth the same, and worth saving.
You'd better hurry up, they'll be waiting for 'the Chosen Captain' — 'The Boy Who Scored'— whatever they call you these days.
I thought it sounded a bit like Percy singing... maybe you've got to attack him while he's in the shower, Harry.
Whether you come back by page or by the big screen, Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home.
The thing about growing up with Fred and George," said Ginny thoughtfully, "is that you sort of start thinking anything's possible if you've got enough nerve.
Sounded like a load of waffle to me." "There was some important stuff hidden in the waffle.
Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic. Capable of both inflicting injury, and remedying it.
As much money and life as you could want! The two things most human beings would choose above all - the trouble is, humans do have a knack of choosing precisely those things that are worst for them.
Hogwarts is threatened!” shouted Professor McGonagall. “Man the boundaries, protect us, do your duty to our school!