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
You seem to be drowning twice," said Hermione. "Oh, am I?" said Ron peering down at his predictions. "I'd better change one of them to getting trampled by a rampaging Hippogriff.
He didn’t know what he was going to — but it had to be better than what he was leaving behind.
Your great puddin' of a son don' need fattin' anymore Dursley, don't worry
Let’s see . . . ah, yes, this is nice and cozy.” It was a broom cupboard.
Anyway, members of the Inquisitorial Squad do have the power to dock points so, Granger, I'll have five from you for being rude about our new Headmistress. Macmillan, five for contradicting me. Five because I don't like you, Potter. Weasley, your shirt's untucked, so I'll have another five for that. Oh yeah, I forgot, you're a Mudblood, Granger, so ten off for that.
You are omniscient as ever, Dumbledore." "Oh, no, merely friendly with the local barmen.
He has never wanted to occupy the throne himself; he prefers the back seat - more room to spread out, you see.
I have no time to explain now. It is a thrilling tale, I wish to do it justice.
Professor, why couldn't we just Apparate directly into your old colleague's house?' 'Because it would be quite as rude as kicking down the front door,' said Dumbledore. 'Courtesy dictates that we offer fellow wizards the opportunity of denying us entry.
Neville will play Quidditch for England before Hagrid lets Dumbledore down.
I love you, Hermione,” said Ron.
Ah, go boil yer heads, both of yeh", said Hagrid. “Harry — yer a wizard.
Pity you can't attach an extra arm to your [broom], Malfoy. Then it could catch the Snitch for you.
Running at Ron, she flung them around his neck and kissed him full on the mouth. Ron threw away the fangs and broomstick he was holding and responded with such enthusiasm that he lifted Hermione off her feet.