J. K. Rowling
J. K. Rowling
Joanne "Jo" Rowling, OBE, FRSL, pen names J. K. Rowling and Robert Galbraith, is a British novelist, screenwriter and film producer best known as the author of the Harry Potter fantasy series. The books have gained worldwide attention, won multiple awards, and sold more than 400 million copies. They have become the best-selling book series in history and been the basis for a series of films which is the second highest-grossing film series in history. Rowling had overall approval on the...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionYoung Adult Author
Date of Birth31 July 1965
CityYate, England
There is an expiry date on blaming your parents for steering you in the wrong direction; the moment you are old enough to take the wheel, responsibility lies with you.
We do not need magic to transform our world. We carry all of the power we need inside ourselves already.
We've all got both light and dark inside us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That's who we really are.
It matters not what a person is born, but who they choose to be.
There's enough filth on my robes without you touching them.
It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our friends, but just as much to stand up to our enemies.
It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.
...someone might slip dragon dung in it again eh, Perce?" said Fred. "That was a sample of fertiliser from Norway!" said Percy, going very red in the face, "It was nothing personal!" "It was," Fred whispered to Harry, as they got up from the table. "We sent it.
>in DivintationLavender: >squealingProfessor Trelawny: That is Uranus my dear. Ron: Can I have a look at Ur anus too Lavender?
Ultimately, we all have to decide for ourselves what constitutes failure, but the world is quite eager to give you a set of criteria if you let it.
Your great puddin' of a son don' need fattin' anymore Dursley, don't worry
I don't believe in magic.
I really don't believe in magic.
Harry, despite your privileged insight into Voldemort’s world (which, incidentally, is a gift any Death Eater would kill to have), you have never been seduced by the Dark Arts, never, even for a second, shown the slightest desire to become one of Voldemort’s followers!” “Of course I haven’t!” said Harry indignantly. “He killed my mum and dad!” “You are protected, in short, by your ability to love!” said Dumbledore loudly.