"Most mysterious. And now over to Jim McGuffin with the weather. Going to be any more showers of owls tonight, Jim?" TV Newscaster, Chapter 1, page 6

"Funny stuff on the news. . . Owls shooting stars. . . and there were a lot of funny-looking people in town today. . ." Vernon Dursley, Chapter 1, page 7

"But you're different. Everyone knows you're the only one You-Know- oh, all right, Voldemort, was frightened of." Professor McGonagall addressing Dumbledore, Chapter 1, page 11

"After all he's done . . . all the people he's killed . . . he couldn't kill a little boy? It's just astounding . . . of all the things to stop him . . . but how in the name of heaven did Harry survive?" Professor McGonagall, Chapter 1, page 12

"Little tyke wants his money's worth, just like his father. 'Atta boy Dudley!" Vernon Dursley, Chapter 2, page 22

"I suppose we could take him [Harry] to the zoo." . . "and leave him in the car. . ." Petunia Dursley, Chapter 2, page 23

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