Studying The Young Woman’s Long Thin Legs,

Harry!" Said Fred, Elbowing Percy Out Of The Way And Bowing Deeply. "simply Splendid To See You, Old Boy-" "marvelous," Said George, Pushing Fred Aside And Seizing Harry's Hand In Turn. "absolutely Spiffing." Percy Scowled. "that's Enough, Now," Said Mrs. Weasley. "mum!" Said Fred As Though He'd Only Just Spotted Her And Seizing Her Hand Too. "how Really Corking To See You-

And Do I Look Like The Kind Of Man That Can Be Intimidated?" Barked Uncle Vernon. "well..." Said Moody, Pushing Back His Bowler Hat To Reveal His Sinisterly Revolving Eye. Uncle Vernon Lept Backward In Horror And Collided Painfully With A Luggage Trolley. "yes, I'd Have To Say You Do, Dursley.

Your Qualifications, Your Cv, Are Not Your Life, Though You Will Meet Many People Of My Age And Older Who Confuse The Two. Life Is Difficult, And Complicated, And Beyond Anyone's Control, And The Humility To Know That Will Enable You To Survive Its Vicissitudes.

Dumbledore Was On His Feet Again, Pale As Any Of The Surrounding Inferi, But Taller Than Any Too, The Fire Dancing In His Eyes; His Wand Was Raised Like A Torch And From Its Tip Emanated The Flames, Like A Vast Lasso, Encircling Them All With Warmth.

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.