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The imaginative and inspiring voice of J.K. Rowling has captivated readers around the world with tales of magic, courage, and friendship. Through her storytelling, she explores themes of hope, resilience, and the power of choice in the face of adversity. The following quotes reflect her wisdom, creativity, and the enduring lessons that continue to resonate across generations.
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Well you seemed too busy to call him a prat and I thought someone should.
From Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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I was supposed to be waiting up here when you got back, only your Phoenix lot got in the way...”
“Yes, they do that,” said Dumbledore.
From Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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Jiggery pokery!” said Harry in a fierce voice. “Hocus pocus — squiggly wiggly —”
“MUUUUUUM!” howled Dudley, “He’s doing you know what!
From Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
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A week after Fred and George's departure, Harry witnessed Professor McGonagall walking right past Peeves, who was determinedly loosening a crystal chandelier, and could have sworn he heard her tell the poltergeist out of the corner of her mouth, "It unscrews the other way.
From Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
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It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.
From Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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Death's got an Invisibility Cloak?" Harry interrupted again.
"So he can sneak up on people," said Ron. "Sometimes he gets bored of running at them, flapping his arms and shrieking...
From Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
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I DON'T CARE!" Harry yelled at them, snatching up a lunascope and throwing it into the fireplace. "I'VE HAD ENOUGH, I'VE SEEN ENOUGH, I WANT OUT, I WANT IT TO END, I DON'T CARE ANYMORE!"
"You do care," said Dumbledore. He had not flinched or made a single move to stop Harry demolishing his office. His expression was calm, almost detached. "You care so much you feel as though you will bleed to death with the pain of it.
From Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
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Ginny, listen...I can't be involved with you anymore. We've got to stop seeing each other. We can't be together."
"It's for some stupid noble reason isn't it?"
"It's been like...like something out of someone else's life these last few weeks with you. But I can't...we can't...I've got to do things alone now. Voldemort uses people his enemies are close to. He's already used you as bait once, and that was just because you were my best friend's sister. Think how much danger you'll be in if we keep this up. He'll know, he'll find out. He'll try and get me through you."
"What if I don't care?"
"I care. How do you think I'd feel if this was your funeral...and it was my fault...
From Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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But you're dead,' said Harry.
'Oh, yes,' said Dumbledore matter-of-factly.
'Then... am I dead too?'
'Ah,' said Dumbledore, smiling still more broadly. 'That is the question, isn't it? On the whole, dear boy, I think not.
From Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
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Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery.
From Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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Dumbledore will only leave from Hogwarts when there are none loyal to him!
From Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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I am not worried, Harry," said Dumbledore, his voice a little stronger despite the freezing water. "I am with you.
From Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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Harry, don't go picking a row with Malfoy, don't forget, he's a prefect now, he could make life difficult for you..."
"Wow, I wonder what it'd be like to have a difficult life?" said Harry sarcastically.
From Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
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We did it, we bashed them wee Potter's the one, and Voldy's gone moldy, so now let's have fun!
From Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
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How're we getting to King's Cross tomorrow, Dad?" asked Fred as they dug into a sumptuous pudding.
"The Ministry's providing a couple of cars," said Mr. Weasley.
Everyone looked up at him.
"Why?" said Percy curiously.
"It's because of you, Perce," said George seriously. "And there'll be little flags on the hoods, with HB on them-"
"-for Humongous Bighead," said Fred.
From Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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I knew I could do it all this time,” said Harry, “Because I'd already done it... does that make sense?
From Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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His eyes are as green as a fresh pickled toad,
His hair is as dark as a blackboard.
I wish he was mine, he's really divine,
The hero who conquered the Dark Lord.
From Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
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Ask us no questions and we’ll tell you no lies.
From Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
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This is your copy of Advanced Potion-Making, is it, Potter?”
“Yes,” said Harry, still breathing hard.
“You’re quite sure of that, are you, Potter?”
“Yes,” said Harry, with a touch more defiance.
“This is the copy of Advanced Potion-Making that you purchased from Flourish and Blotts?”
“Yes,” said Harry firmly.
“Then why,” asked Snape, “does it have the name ‘Roonil Wazlib’ written inside the front cover?”
Harry’s heart missed a beat. “That’s my nickname,” he said.
From Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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I WILL NOT TOLERATE MENTION OF YOUR ABNORMALITY UNDER THIS ROOF!
From Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
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I know how to use a fellytone now.
From Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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That's chess!" snapped Ron. "You've got to make some sacrifices!
From Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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You should have told her differently,' said Hermione, still with that maddeningly patient air. 'You should have said it was really annoying, but I'd made you promise to come along to the Three Broomsticks, and you really didn't want to go, you'd much rather spend the whole day with her, but unfortunately you thought you really ought to meet me and would she please, please come along with you, and hopefully you'd be able to get away more quickly? And it might have been a good idea to mention how ugly you think I am too,' Hermione added as an afterthought.
'But I don't think you're ugly,' said Harry, bemused.
Hermione laughed.
From Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
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Being different isn't a bad thing. It means you're brave enough to be yourself - Luna Lovegood
From Harry Potter Series Box Set
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Well you seemed too busy to call him a prat and I thought someone should.
From Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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I was supposed to be waiting up here when you got back, only your Phoenix lot got in the way...”
“Yes, they do that,” said Dumbledore.
From Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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Jiggery pokery!” said Harry in a fierce voice. “Hocus pocus — squiggly wiggly —”
“MUUUUUUM!” howled Dudley, “He’s doing you know what!
From Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
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A week after Fred and George's departure, Harry witnessed Professor McGonagall walking right past Peeves, who was determinedly loosening a crystal chandelier, and could have sworn he heard her tell the poltergeist out of the corner of her mouth, "It unscrews the other way.
From Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
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It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.
From Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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Death's got an Invisibility Cloak?" Harry interrupted again.
"So he can sneak up on people," said Ron. "Sometimes he gets bored of running at them, flapping his arms and shrieking...
From Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
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I DON'T CARE!" Harry yelled at them, snatching up a lunascope and throwing it into the fireplace. "I'VE HAD ENOUGH, I'VE SEEN ENOUGH, I WANT OUT, I WANT IT TO END, I DON'T CARE ANYMORE!"
"You do care," said Dumbledore. He had not flinched or made a single move to stop Harry demolishing his office. His expression was calm, almost detached. "You care so much you feel as though you will bleed to death with the pain of it.
From Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
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Ginny, listen...I can't be involved with you anymore. We've got to stop seeing each other. We can't be together."
"It's for some stupid noble reason isn't it?"
"It's been like...like something out of someone else's life these last few weeks with you. But I can't...we can't...I've got to do things alone now. Voldemort uses people his enemies are close to. He's already used you as bait once, and that was just because you were my best friend's sister. Think how much danger you'll be in if we keep this up. He'll know, he'll find out. He'll try and get me through you."
"What if I don't care?"
"I care. How do you think I'd feel if this was your funeral...and it was my fault...
From Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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But you're dead,' said Harry.
'Oh, yes,' said Dumbledore matter-of-factly.
'Then... am I dead too?'
'Ah,' said Dumbledore, smiling still more broadly. 'That is the question, isn't it? On the whole, dear boy, I think not.
From Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
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Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery.
From Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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Dumbledore will only leave from Hogwarts when there are none loyal to him!
From Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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I am not worried, Harry," said Dumbledore, his voice a little stronger despite the freezing water. "I am with you.
From Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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Harry, don't go picking a row with Malfoy, don't forget, he's a prefect now, he could make life difficult for you..."
"Wow, I wonder what it'd be like to have a difficult life?" said Harry sarcastically.
From Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
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We did it, we bashed them wee Potter's the one, and Voldy's gone moldy, so now let's have fun!
From Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
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How're we getting to King's Cross tomorrow, Dad?" asked Fred as they dug into a sumptuous pudding.
"The Ministry's providing a couple of cars," said Mr. Weasley.
Everyone looked up at him.
"Why?" said Percy curiously.
"It's because of you, Perce," said George seriously. "And there'll be little flags on the hoods, with HB on them-"
"-for Humongous Bighead," said Fred.
From Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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I knew I could do it all this time,” said Harry, “Because I'd already done it... does that make sense?
From Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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His eyes are as green as a fresh pickled toad,
His hair is as dark as a blackboard.
I wish he was mine, he's really divine,
The hero who conquered the Dark Lord.
From Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Ask us no questions and we’ll tell you no lies.
From Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
This is your copy of Advanced Potion-Making, is it, Potter?”
“Yes,” said Harry, still breathing hard.
“You’re quite sure of that, are you, Potter?”
“Yes,” said Harry, with a touch more defiance.
“This is the copy of Advanced Potion-Making that you purchased from Flourish and Blotts?”
“Yes,” said Harry firmly.
“Then why,” asked Snape, “does it have the name ‘Roonil Wazlib’ written inside the front cover?”
Harry’s heart missed a beat. “That’s my nickname,” he said.
From Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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I WILL NOT TOLERATE MENTION OF YOUR ABNORMALITY UNDER THIS ROOF!
From Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
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I know how to use a fellytone now.
From Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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That's chess!" snapped Ron. "You've got to make some sacrifices!
From Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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You should have told her differently,' said Hermione, still with that maddeningly patient air. 'You should have said it was really annoying, but I'd made you promise to come along to the Three Broomsticks, and you really didn't want to go, you'd much rather spend the whole day with her, but unfortunately you thought you really ought to meet me and would she please, please come along with you, and hopefully you'd be able to get away more quickly? And it might have been a good idea to mention how ugly you think I am too,' Hermione added as an afterthought.
'But I don't think you're ugly,' said Harry, bemused.
Hermione laughed.
From Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
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Being different isn't a bad thing. It means you're brave enough to be yourself - Luna Lovegood
From Harry Potter Series Box Set
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Well you seemed too busy to call him a prat and I thought someone should.
From Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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I was supposed to be waiting up here when you got back, only your Phoenix lot got in the way...”
“Yes, they do that,” said Dumbledore.
From Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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Jiggery pokery!” said Harry in a fierce voice. “Hocus pocus — squiggly wiggly —”
“MUUUUUUM!” howled Dudley, “He’s doing you know what!
From Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
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A week after Fred and George's departure, Harry witnessed Professor McGonagall walking right past Peeves, who was determinedly loosening a crystal chandelier, and could have sworn he heard her tell the poltergeist out of the corner of her mouth, "It unscrews the other way.
From Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
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It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.
From Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Death's got an Invisibility Cloak?" Harry interrupted again.
"So he can sneak up on people," said Ron. "Sometimes he gets bored of running at them, flapping his arms and shrieking...
From Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
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I DON'T CARE!" Harry yelled at them, snatching up a lunascope and throwing it into the fireplace. "I'VE HAD ENOUGH, I'VE SEEN ENOUGH, I WANT OUT, I WANT IT TO END, I DON'T CARE ANYMORE!"
"You do care," said Dumbledore. He had not flinched or made a single move to stop Harry demolishing his office. His expression was calm, almost detached. "You care so much you feel as though you will bleed to death with the pain of it.
From Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Ginny, listen...I can't be involved with you anymore. We've got to stop seeing each other. We can't be together."
"It's for some stupid noble reason isn't it?"
"It's been like...like something out of someone else's life these last few weeks with you. But I can't...we can't...I've got to do things alone now. Voldemort uses people his enemies are close to. He's already used you as bait once, and that was just because you were my best friend's sister. Think how much danger you'll be in if we keep this up. He'll know, he'll find out. He'll try and get me through you."
"What if I don't care?"
"I care. How do you think I'd feel if this was your funeral...and it was my fault...
From Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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But you're dead,' said Harry.
'Oh, yes,' said Dumbledore matter-of-factly.
'Then... am I dead too?'
'Ah,' said Dumbledore, smiling still more broadly. 'That is the question, isn't it? On the whole, dear boy, I think not.
From Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery.
From Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Dumbledore will only leave from Hogwarts when there are none loyal to him!
From Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
I am not worried, Harry," said Dumbledore, his voice a little stronger despite the freezing water. "I am with you.
From Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Harry, don't go picking a row with Malfoy, don't forget, he's a prefect now, he could make life difficult for you..."
"Wow, I wonder what it'd be like to have a difficult life?" said Harry sarcastically.
From Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
We did it, we bashed them wee Potter's the one, and Voldy's gone moldy, so now let's have fun!
From Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
How're we getting to King's Cross tomorrow, Dad?" asked Fred as they dug into a sumptuous pudding.
"The Ministry's providing a couple of cars," said Mr. Weasley.
Everyone looked up at him.
"Why?" said Percy curiously.
"It's because of you, Perce," said George seriously. "And there'll be little flags on the hoods, with HB on them-"
"-for Humongous Bighead," said Fred.
From Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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I knew I could do it all this time,” said Harry, “Because I'd already done it... does that make sense?
From Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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His eyes are as green as a fresh pickled toad,
His hair is as dark as a blackboard.
I wish he was mine, he's really divine,
The hero who conquered the Dark Lord.
From Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
Ask us no questions and we’ll tell you no lies.
From Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
This is your copy of Advanced Potion-Making, is it, Potter?”
“Yes,” said Harry, still breathing hard.
“You’re quite sure of that, are you, Potter?”
“Yes,” said Harry, with a touch more defiance.
“This is the copy of Advanced Potion-Making that you purchased from Flourish and Blotts?”
“Yes,” said Harry firmly.
“Then why,” asked Snape, “does it have the name ‘Roonil Wazlib’ written inside the front cover?”
Harry’s heart missed a beat. “That’s my nickname,” he said.
From Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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I WILL NOT TOLERATE MENTION OF YOUR ABNORMALITY UNDER THIS ROOF!
From Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
I know how to use a fellytone now.
From Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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That's chess!" snapped Ron. "You've got to make some sacrifices!
From Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Avg Rating: --Rate This Quote
You should have told her differently,' said Hermione, still with that maddeningly patient air. 'You should have said it was really annoying, but I'd made you promise to come along to the Three Broomsticks, and you really didn't want to go, you'd much rather spend the whole day with her, but unfortunately you thought you really ought to meet me and would she please, please come along with you, and hopefully you'd be able to get away more quickly? And it might have been a good idea to mention how ugly you think I am too,' Hermione added as an afterthought.
'But I don't think you're ugly,' said Harry, bemused.
Hermione laughed.
From Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
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Being different isn't a bad thing. It means you're brave enough to be yourself - Luna Lovegood
From Harry Potter Series Box Set
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