Find quotes from this novel, with commentary from Shmoop. Pick a theme below to begin.
Memories and the Past Quotes
DELPHI: It's tough to live with people stuck in the past, isn't it? (1.6.37)
Identity Quotes
JAMES: I only said he might be in Slytherin. (1.1.4)
Family Quotes
GINNY: You may not want to believe everything he tells you about Hogwarts. He likes a laugh, your brother. (1.1.11)
Disappointment Quotes
ALBUS: No luck or love for me, then. (1.7.53)
Friendship Quotes
ALBUS: So we need to choose now who to be friends with for life? That's quite scary. (1.3.7)
Respect and Reputation Quotes
ALBUS: Slytherin is the House of the snake, of Dark Magic… It's not a house of brave wizards. (1.2.36)
Betrayal Quotes
CRAIG BOWKER JR.: Whoa! A Potter? In Slytherin? (1.4.29)
Lies and Deceit Quotes
HARRY: Hogwarts will be the making of you, Albus. I promise you, there is nothing to be frightened of there. (1.2.43)