I'm not putting them on,” said old Archie in indignation. “I like a healthy breeze 'round my privates, thanks. — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
'-mediocre, arrogant as his father, a determined rule-breaker, delighted to find himself famous, attention-seeking and impertinent -' said Severus. 'You see what… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
Wild!" Ron said, twiddling the replay knob on the side. "I can make that old bloke down there pick his nose again...… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
The thing about growing up with Fred and George," said Ginny thoughtfully, "is that you sort of start thinking anything's possible if… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I can write anywhere. I made up the names of the characters on a sick bag while I was on an airplane.… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
I would be a liar if I said I don't care [about my appearance]; yes, I care. I found it very difficult,… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
What are you doing with all those books anyway?" Ron asked. Just trying to decide which ones to take with us," said… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
Harry, Cedric, I suggest you both go up to bed," said Dumbledore, smiling at both of them. "I am sure Gryffindor and… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
Professor Trelawney: "Everything went pitch-black and the next thing I knew I was being hurled headfirst out of the room!" Harry Potter:… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
Harry!" said Fred, elbowing Percy out of the way and bowing deeply. "Simply splendid to see you, old boy-" "Marvelous," said George,… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
The moment I said I'd finished a book, I knew what would happen. There would be a bidding war, and I would… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
My daughter Jessica said to me recently, who wasn't sorted into Hufflepuff, 'I think we should all want to be Hufflepuffs.' I… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
But you're dead," said Harry. "Oh yes," said Dumbledore matter-of-factly. "Then...I'm dead too?" "Ah," said Dumbledore, smiling still more broadly. "That is… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
They heard the click of the mail slot and flop of letters on the doormat. "Get the mail, Dudley," said Uncle Vernon… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
Where is Wood?" said Harry, suddenly realizing he wasn't there. "Still in the showers," said Fred. "We think he's trying to drown… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
Half an hour later, each of them had been given a complicated circular chart, and was attempting to fill in the position… — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
'You all righ'?' he said gruffly. 'Yeah,' said Harry. 'No, yeh're not,' said Hagrid. 'Of course yeh're not. But yeh will be.' — J. K. Rowling Copy Share Image
You do not seek to kill me, Dumbledore?” called Voldemort, his scarlet eyes narrowed. “Above such brutality, are you?” “We both know… — 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
I have met thousands of children now, and not even one time has a child come up to me and said, 'Ms.… — 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
Fred and George turned to each other and said together, “Wow — we’re identical! — 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
