J. K. Rowling Names Quotations

Of all the subjects on this planet, I think my parents would have been hard put to name one less useful than Greek mythology to securing the keys to an executive bathroom.

Fear of a name increases fear of the thing itself.

I love inventing names, but I also collect unusual names, so that I can look through my notebook and choose one that suits a new character.

There will be books written about Harry. Every child in the world will know his name.

And what in the name of Merlin’s most baggy Y Fronts was that about?

Destiny is a name often given in retrospect to choices that had dramatic consequences.

So why in the name of Merlin’s saggy left —” “Don’t talk to your mother like that.

How in the name of Merlin's pants have you managed to get your hands on those Horcrux books?

Did you like question ten, Moony?" asked Sirius as they emerged into the entrance hall. "Loved it," said Lupin briskly. "Give five signs that identify the werewolf. Excellent question." "D'you think you managed to get all the signs?" said James in tones of mock concern. "Think I did," said Lupin seriously, as they joined the crowd thronging around the front doors eager to get out into the sunlit grounds. "One: He's sitting on my chair. Two: He's wearing my clothes. Three: His name's Remus Lupin...

Call him Voldemort, Harry. Always use the proper name for things. Fear of a name increases fear of the thing itself.

Shut your mouth! You dare speak his name with your unworthy lips, you dare besmirch it with your half-blood's tongue, you dare —

Yes, well, principles are sometimes the problem, if you ask me,' said Miles. 'Often what's needed is a bit of common sense.' 'Which is the name people usually give to their prejudices,' rejoined Kay.