55 Best Short Harry Potter Quotes That The Whole Family Will Love
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The 'Harry Potter' series is a succession of seven fantasy novels written by author J. K. Rowling.
The first of the series, 'Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone,' was published in 1997, and the last of the books, 'Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows' came out in 2007. The books were subsequently adapted into movies by Warner Bros. Pictures.
The 'Harry Potter' franchise chronicles the lives of wizard Harry Potter and his friends Ron and Hermione, who study at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The main theme of the story focuses on Harry's fight against Lord Voldemort, a dark wizard who strives to become immortal and dominate over both the wizarding and Muggle (non-magical) worlds.
An amalgamation of several genres like drama, romance, fantasy, thriller, mystery, and adventure, the 'Harry Potter' series has garnered immense popularity and success worldwide.
If you like what you read, do check out funny 'Harry Potter' quotes and Snape quotes.
Short 'Harry Potter' Quotes From The Movies
Here are some quotes from the iconic witches and wizards of Hogwarts.
1. "Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light."
- Albus Dumbledore, 'Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban'.
2. "Help will always be given at Hogwarts, Harry, to those who ask for it."
- Albus Dumbledore, 'Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows-Part 2'.
3. "Are you sure that's a real spell? Well, it's not very good, is it?"
- Hermione Granger, 'Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone' .
4. "I love magic!"
- Harry Potter, 'Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire'.
5. "Training for the ballet, Potter?"
-Draco Malfoy, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets'.
6. "Of course, it's happening inside your head Harry, why should that mean that it's not real?"
- Albus Dumbledore, 'Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows-Part 2'.
7. "My mum always said things we lose have a way of coming back to us in the end."
- Luna Lovegood, 'Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix'.
8. "It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to your enemies... but a great deal more to stand up to your friends."
- Albus Dumbledore, 'Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone'.
9. "We've all got both light and dark inside us. What matters is the part we choose to act on."
- Sirius Black, 'Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix'.
10. "The world isn't split into good people and Death Eaters."
- Sirius Black, 'Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix'.
11. "You're just as sane as I am."
- Luna Lovegood, 'Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix'.
12. "It is the quality of one's convictions that determines success, not the number of followers."
- Remus Lupin, 'Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows'.
13. "Yer a wizard, Harry."
- Hagrid, 'Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone'.
14. "You're a little scary sometimes, you know that? Brilliant... but scary."
- Ron Weasley, 'Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone'.
15. "You have got to start standing up to people, Neville."
- Ron Weasley, 'Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone'.
16. "Fear of a name only increases fear of the thing itself."
- Hermione Granger, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets'.
Iconic Quotes From The 'Harry Potter' Series
If it's your desire to experience magic through words, here are some good and short 'Harry Potter' quotes from the book series.
17. "Just because you've got the emotional range of a teaspoon doesn't mean we all have."
- Hermione Granger, Chapter 21, 'Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix'.
18. "I'll fix it up with Mum and Dad, then I'll call you. I know how to use a fellytone now —"
- Ron Weasley, Chapter 22, 'Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban'.
19. "When in doubt, go to the library."
- Ron Weasley, Chapter 14, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets'.
20. "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good."
- Harry Potter, Chapter 18, 'Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince'.
21. "Honestly, if you were any slower, you'd be going backward."
-Draco Malfoy, Chapter 12, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets'.
22. "People expect you to have cooler friends than us."
- Luna Lovegood, Chapter Seven, 'Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince'.
23. "And now, Harry, let us step out into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure."
- Albus Dumbledore, Chapter Three, 'Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince'.
24. "There are some things you can't share without ending up liking each other, and knocking out a twelve-foot mountain troll is one of them."
- Narrator, Chapter 10, 'Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone'.
25. "Miss Granger, you foolish girl, how could you think of tackling a mountain troll on your own?"
- Professor McGonagall, Chapter 10, 'Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone'.
26. "But people used to believe there were no such things as the Blibbering Humdinger or the Crumple Horned Snorkack!"
- Luna Lovegood, Chapter 13, 'Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix'.
27. "One can never have enough socks."
- Albus Dumbledore, Chapter 12, 'Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone'.
28. "I can teach you how to bottle fame, brew glory, even stopper death..."
- Professor Snape, Chapter Eight, 'Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone'.
29. "As there is little foolish wand-waving here, many of you will hardly believe this is magic."
- Severus Snape, Chapter Eight, 'Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone'.
30. "You are here to learn the subtle science and exact art of potion making,"
- Severus Snape, Chapter Eight, 'Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone'.
31. "Hearing voices no one else can hear isn't a good sign, even in the wizarding world."
- Ron Weasley, Chapter Nine, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets'.
32. "Constant Vigilance!"
- Mad-Eye Moody, Chapter 14, 'Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire'.
33. "Time to test our talents in the real world, d'you reckon?"
- Fred Weasley, Chapter 29, 'Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix'.
34. "I hope you're pleased with yourselves. We could all have been killed — or worse, expelled."
- Hermione, Chapter Nine, 'Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone'.
35. "Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure."
- Luna Lovegood, Chapter 10, 'Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix'.
36. "Ask us no questions and we'll tell you no lies, Hermione."
- Fred Weasley, Chapter 12, 'Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix'.
37. "Yeh look a lot like yer dad, but yeh've got yer mom's eyes."
- Rubeus Hagrid, Chapter Four, 'Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone'.
38. "Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, of number four Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much."
- Narrator, Chapter One, 'Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone'.
39. "After all, to the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure."
- Albus Dumbledore, Chapter 17, 'Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone'.
40. "Don't let the Muggles get you down!"
- Ron Weasley, Chapter One, 'Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban'.
Short Harry Potter Quotes To Inspire You
Here are some thoughtful quotes from the 'Harry Potter' books that are something worth a read!
41. "If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.
- Sirius Black, Chapter 27, 'Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire'.
42. "I'm hoping to do some good in the world!"
- Hermione Granger, Chapter Seven, 'Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows'.
43. "Fame's a fickle friend, Harry."
- Gilderoy Lockhart, Chapter Seven, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets'.
44. "Time will not slow down when something unpleasant lies ahead."
- Narrator, Chapter 37, 'Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire'.
45. "You are protected, in short, by your ability to love!"
- Albus Dumbledore, Chapter 23, 'Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince'.
46. "Do not pity the dead, Harry. Pity the living, and, above all, those who live without love."
- Albus Dumbledore, Chapter 35, 'Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows'.
47. "It is the unknown we fear when we look upon death and darkness, nothing more."
- Albus Dumbledore, Chapter 26, 'Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince'.
48. "'Never be ashamed,' my ol' dad used ter say, 'there's some who'll hold it against you, but they're not worth botherin' with.'"
- Rubeus Hagrid, Chapter 24, 'Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire'.
49. "But I forgot — another old man's mistake — that some wounds run too deep for the healing."
- Albus Dumbledore, Chapter 37, 'Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix'.
50. "Dumbledore says people find it far easier to forgive others for being wrong than being right."
- Hermione Granger, Chapter Five, 'Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince'.
51. "It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live."
- Albus Dumbledore, Chapter 12, 'Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone'.
52. "It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities."
- Albus Dumbledore, Chapter 13, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets'.
53. "We're all human, aren't we? Every human life is worth the same, and worth saving."
- Kingsley Shacklebolt, Chapter 22, 'Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows'.
54. "It is a curious thing, Harry, but perhaps those who are best suited to power are those who have never sought it."
- Albus Dumbledore, Chapter 35, 'Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows'.
55. "'The truth.' Dumbledore sighed. 'It is a beautiful and terrible thing, and should therefore be treated with great caution.'"
- Chapter 17, 'Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone'.
Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for short Harry Potter quotes then why not take a look at 'Harry Potter' love quotes, or Emma Watson quotes.
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