“Because to confide a part of your soul to something that can think and move for itself is obviously a very risky business.”

“You can have a very intense relationship with fictional characters because they are in your own head.”

“I’m very busy with schoolwork, of course.""How can she be?" said Ron in horror. "We’re on vacation!”

“Well, you split your soul, you see, and hide part of it in an object outside the body. Then, even if one’s body is attacked or destroyed, one cannot die, for part of the soul remains earthbound and undamaged. But of course, existence in such a form . . .”

“I—I didn't think—""That," said Professor McGonagall, "is obvious.”

“Dear Ron, and Harry if you're there,"I hope everything went all right and that Harry is okay and that you didn't do anything illegal to get him out, Ron, because that would get Harry into trouble, too.I've been really worried and if Harry is all right, will you please let me know at once, but perhaps it would be better if you used a different owl, because I think another delivery might finish your one off.I'm very busy with my schoolwork, of course' ---'and we're going to London next Wednesday to buy my new books. Why don't we meet in Diagon Alley?Let me know what's happening as soon as you can. Love from Hermione.”

“I do believe something very magical can happen when you read a good book.”