1,417 Quotes by J. K. Rowling

Why do they have to move in packs?" Harry asked Ron as a dozen or so girls walked past them, sniggering and staring at Harry. "How're you supposed to get one on their own to ask them?" "Lasso one?" Ron suggested.

Sword? Haven't got a sword. That boy has, though. He'll lend you one.

I would like to be remembered as someone who did the best she could with the talent she had.

I won't say 'never,' but I have no plans to write an eighth book.

Hogwarts was the first and best home he had known. He and Voldemort and Snape, the abandoned boys, had all found home here.

I know how to use a fellytone now.

Sirius's gaunt face broke out into the first true smile Harry had seen upon it. The difference it made was startling, as though a person ten years younger were shining through the starved mask; for a moment he was recognizable as the man who had laughed at Harry's parents' wedding.

He must have known I'd want to leave you." "No, he must have known you would always want to come back.

Curious indeed how these things happen. The wand chooses the wizard, remember...I think we must expect great things from you, Mr. Potter... After all, He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named did great things — terrible, yes, but great.