“The consequences of our actions are always so complicated, so diverse, that predicting the future is a very difficult business indeed.”

“Always the innocent are the first victims, so it has been for ages past, so it is now.”

“I remember every wand I’ve ever sold, Mr. Potter. Every single wand. It so happens that the phoenix whose tail feather is in your wand, gave another feather — just one other. It is very curious indeed that you should be destined for this wand when its brother — why, its brother gave you that scar.”

“Your qualifications, your CV, are not your life, though you will meet many people of my age and older who confuse the two. Life is difficult, and complicated, and beyond anyone's control, and the humility to know that will enable you to survive its vicissitudes.”

“Curiosity is not a sin.... But we should exercise caution with our curiosity... yes, indeed.”

“But Snape always seemed to hate me so much.”

“You are nearly there," said James. "Very close. We are...so proud of you.”