The truth is always easier than a lie or an evasion - easier to deal with and easier to live with.

“Madam Pince, our librarian, tells me that it is 'pawed about, dribbled on, and …”

“Fred and George, however, found all this very funny. They went out oftheir way …”

“Severus Snape wasn't yours," said Harry. "Snape was Dumbledores, Dumbledores fr…”

“Are — you — insane?” said Hermione in a hushed voice.'I don't think so,' said H…”