Gringotts is the safest place in the world fer anything yeh want ter keep safe – ‘cept maybe Hogwarts.

The wand chooses the wizard, remember . . . I think we must expect great things from you, Mr. Potter . . . After all, He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named did great things – terrible, yes, but great.

All you have to do is walk straight at the barrier between platforms nine and ten. Don’t stop and don’t be scared you’ll crash into it, that’s very important. Best do it at a bit of a run if you’re nervous.

“Go on, have a pasty,” said Harry, who had never had anything to share before or, indeed, anyone to share it with.

You’ll soon find out some wizarding families are much better than others, Potter. You don’t want to go making friends with the wrong sort. I can help you there.