Oh, I'm so glad we know what it's called, that's a great help," snarled Ron, leaning back, trying to stop the plant from curling around his neck.

What's life without a little risk?

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.

It is our choices... that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.

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.

Gryffindor, where dwell the brave at heart!

Twilight fell: The sky turned to a light, dusky purple littered with tiny silver stars.

Some men like shiny new toys. Others like the priceless antique.

Be thankful for the simple things and God's love and you will never be disappointed when life gets hard.

We Shall Build Good Ships Here; At A Profit If We Can, At A Loss If We Must, But Always Good Ships.

I want to do something important in my life, and I think that adding beauty to the world with books... really is important.

I am about to - or I am going to - die; either expression is correct.

To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing and be nothing.

the mother's first job is to raise a daughter strong enough to outlast her.

Men are like mascara, they run at the slightest display of emotion.

Shop for security over happiness and we buy it at that price.

Speed slows down the game.