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“He pulled out the letter and read:   HOGWARTS SCHOOL OF WITCHCRAFT AND WIZARDRY   Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore (Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)   Dear Mr Potter, We are pleased to inform you that you have a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment. Term begins on 1 September. We await your owl by no later than 31 July.   Yours sincerely,   Minerva McGonagall Deputy Headmistress”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

“I call it a threat.” He checked to ensure the door was locked before making himself comfortable on the chair. “Hey, it’s Friday night, let’s go out.” “Your sneakers are filthy.” I scowled, spotting muddy tracks on the floorboards. “What do you expect, your backyard is mucky.”
― Cathrina Constantine, Don't Forget To Breathe

“I flinch. “Don’t feel sorry for me, okay? Not ever. It makes my skin crawl.”
― E. Lockhart, We Were Liars

“I’ve been a bit worried about my maleness lately, somewhere along the line I seem to have picked up too many female hormones.”
― Sue Townsend, The True Confessions of Adrian Mole