Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2)

by J.K. Rowling

It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”

“We’ll be needing a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. . . .

SCREAMS.

“Least I could do, Dobby,” said Harry, grinning. “Just promise never to try and save my life again.”

“Proud?” said Harry. “Are you crazy? All those times I could’ve died, and I didn’t manage it? They’ll be furious. . . .”