Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Harry Potter, #1)

by J.K. Rowling

would trust Hagrid with my life,’ said Dumbledore.

Scars can come in useful. I have one myself above my left knee which is a perfect map of the London Underground. Well

Harry was used to spiders, because the cupboard under the stairs was full of them, and that was where he slept.

it’s really the wand that chooses the wizard, of course.’

It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live, remember that. Now,

‘Books! And cleverness! There are more important things – friendship and bravery and – oh Harry – be careful!’

After all, to the well-organised mind, death is but the next great adventure.

all – the trouble is, humans do have a knack of choosing precisely those things which are worst for them.’

Always use the proper name for things. Fear of a name increases fear of the thing itself.’

‘The truth.’ Dumbledore sighed. ‘It is a beautiful and terrible thing, and should therefore be treated with great caution.

Not a scar, no visible sign … to have been loved so deeply, even though the person who loved us is gone, will give us some protection for ever.

‘There are all kinds of courage,’ said Dumbledore, smiling. ‘It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.