Magic has universal appeal. I don't believe in magic in the way that I describe in my books, but I'd love it… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
That's the perennial appeal of magic - that we ourselves have power and we can shape our world. I sometimes think its… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
In magic, man has to rely on himself. So, in religion, of course, you're looking for outside support but that's the appeal… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
Unlike any other creature on this planet, humans can learn and understand, without having experienced. They can think themselves into other people's… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I AM NOT PAYING FOR SOME CRACKPOT OLD FOOL TO TEACH HIM MAGIC TRICKS!" yelled Uncle Vernon. Hagrid seized his pink umbrella… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
“He'll have that scar forever." "Couldn't you do something about it, Dumbledore?" "Even if I could, I wouldn't. Scars can come in… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I've never wanted to be a witch, but an alchemist, now that's a different matter. To invent this wizard world, I've learned… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
There is a lot of comedy in magic, and magic going wrong, and also it is a dramatic subject. — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
What's interesting about the wizarding world is when you take physical strength out of the equation, a woman can do magic just… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
Ah, music," he said, wiping his eyes. "A magic far beyond all we do here! And now, bedtime. Off you trot! — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
“You’ve got to give the door something?’ ‘Yes,’ said Dumbledore. ‘Blood, if I am not much mistaken.’ ‘Blood?’ ‘I said it was… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
Everybody finished the song at different times. Dumbledore conducted their last few lines with his wand and when they had finished, he… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I am not trying to influence anyone into black magic. That is the very last thing I'd want to do. — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
“I'll join you when Hell freezes over," said Neville. "Dumbledore's Army!" he shouted, and there was an answering cheer from the crowd, whom Voldemort's… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I just hate meetings. Though it's true that once you've made a lot of money, people around you might be full of ideas about… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
What's the worst that could happen? Everyone turned me down; big deal. — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
Talent and intelligence never yet inoculated anyone against the caprice of the fates. — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I don't think there's any harm at all in allowing a kid to fantasize. In fact, I think to stop people from fantasizing is… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
The mind is not a book, to be opened at will and examined at leisure. Thoughts are not etched on the inside of skulls,… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I'm not anti-middle-class in the slightest. Look at me! I am very pro people putting time and money and effort into trying to improve… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
