• Quote “…you could make a good case, couldn’t you, for Harry actually becoming mentally ill under all of the neglect and the abuse that the Dursleys heap upon him. And this is his whole kind of schizophrenic fantasy he has. That is not what I believe, I mean I don’t want… Read More
• Quote Harry is not, and never has been, a saint. Like Snape, he is flawed and mortal. Harry’s faults are primarily anger and occasional arrogance. On this occasion, he is very angry and acts accordingly. He is also in an extreme situation, and attempting to defend somebody very good against a violent and… Read More
• Quote Q: If Harry had a magic duel with Hermione, who would win ? A: Very good question! Because until about halfway through Azkaban, Hermione would have won. But Harry – without anyone really noticing it – is becoming exceptionally good at Defence Against the Dark Arts. So that’s the… Read More
• Quote “He’ll be famous–a legend–I wouldn’t be surprised if today was known as Harry Potter Day in the future–there will be books written about Harry–every child in our world will know his name!”… Read More
• Quote “Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?”… Read More
• Quote “I don’t know, I think Hermione does though, why don’t you try her.”… Read More
• Quote “What would it have been for you?” said Ron, sniggering.  “A piece of homework that only got nine out of ten?”… Read More
• Quote There was a clatter as the basilisk fangs cascaded out of Hermione’s arms.  Running at Ron, she flung them around his neck and kissed him full on the mouth.  Ron threw away the fangs and broomstick he was holding and responded with such enthusiasm that he lifted Hermione off her… Read More
• Quote Hermione suddenly smiled very mischievously, and Harry noticed it too: It was a very different smile from the one he remembered. Read More
• Quote “You all know, of course, that Hogwarts was founded over a thousand years ago–the precise date is uncertain–by the four greatest witches and wizards of the age.  The four school Houses are named after them: Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw, and Salazar Slytherin.”… Read More
• Quote “…The trouble is, humans do have a knack of choosing precisely those things that are worst for them.”… Read More
• Quote “People have said the humour is very adult, but I do think they underestimate children. Certainly, some of the kids I’ve met have got every joke and even if they haven’t, it doesn’t actually matter. It annoys me that people think you have to dumb down for children.”… Read More