Why had he never appreciated the miracle that he was, brain and nerve and bounding heart?

“Three hand-painted signs had been tacked to a broken-down gate. The first read,…”

“You haven’t seen Ron or Hermione, have you?” said Harry. “No, I haven’t,” said …”

“But I don’t think I’ve ever known such a natural at Potions!” said Slughorn. “I…”

“All we do is read the stupid textbook," said Ron.”