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All the Harry Potter quotes you could need for every kind of speech

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## That perfect opening line
First impressions are crucial when it comes to speeches. People aren’t going to hear all the wonderful things you have to say if they’re not hooked from the very beginning. If you’re in need of a dazzling opener, we think these will do just the trick…

‘Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic’ – Albus Dumbledore

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If there was one character that knew how to weave words into a beautiful tapestry, it was [Albus Dumbledore](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/albus-dumbledore). Kicking things off with a poignant quote by him is sure to capture people’s attention. 

‘I sometimes find, and I am sure you know the feeling, that I simply have too many thoughts and memories crammed into my mind.’  – Albus Dumbledore

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 

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Another gem from Dumbledore, opening with this very relatable feeling will allow your audience to connect to you straightaway. 

‘I solemnly swear that I am up to no good’ 

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

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Why not start a more light-hearted speech with the words used to reveal the secrets of the [Marauder’s Map](/fact-file/objects/the-marauders-map)? People would instantly know that fun and mischief were ahead.

‘Before we begin our banquet, I would like to say a few words. And here they are: Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak!’ – Albus Dumbledore

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

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Sometimes you just have to go big or go home. Using this eccentric Dumbledore quote guarantees people are going to take notice.

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## How to sign off
There’s nothing worse than a speech which just tails off awkwardly. You need a definite end. Something that is meaningful, memorable and has style.


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The words used to wipe the Marauder’s Map would be the ideal way to close a best man or bridesmaid speech (especially if used as a bookend to a Marauder’s Map themed opening line).

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

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Nothing says ‘the end’ like the final line of the final Harry Potter book! A wonderfully sentimental way to wrap things up.

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## Wedding 
No wedding is complete without a good speech – emphasis being on *good*. In fact, there are often several speeches, and you don’t want yours to be the damp squib. Use one of these quotes to help prevent that awkward outcome.

‘Age is foolish and forgetful when it underestimates youth’ – Albus Dumbledore


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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

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This might not instantly scream wedding, but we think it could be a lovely inclusion for a couple who were once childhood sweethearts.

‘It is impossible to manufacture or imitate love.’ – Horace Slughorn


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[Slughorn](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/horace-slughorn) might have been talking about [Amortentia](/fact-file/plants-and-potions/amortentia) here, but this would be wonderful used as a reference to the obvious and visible love between a couple.

‘You are protected, in short, by your ability to love!’ – Albus Dumbledore


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This would be a great line to use when talking about how the strength of the newlyweds love and how it will help to protect them during hard times.

‘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.’

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One for a bridesmaid or best man speech, while we doubt you have actually fought a [troll](/fact-file/creatures/troll) together, it would be a great way to tee up a hilarious anecdote.

‘Oh, to be young and to feel love's keen sting.’ – Albus Dumbledore


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A light-hearted way to reference the depth of love between the couple.

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Commitment is serious… but it doesn’t mean your vows can’t be fun. The perfect line for a fun-loving pair – especially if delivered with some of [Harry’s](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/harry-potter) sass. 

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## Birthday 
A major milestone, birthdays are both a time of celebration and reflection. We think these quotes capture that sentiment beautifully.

‘It matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be!’ – Albus Dumbledore

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A fitting quote for someone reaching a significant birthday, especially if you went on to talk about all the brilliant things they have accomplished.

‘It is a strange thing, but when you are dreading something, and would give anything to slow down time, it has a disobliging habit of speeding up.’

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

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Bear with us here, while this quote might seem a little doom and gloom, we can imagine it being used by a parent to highlight how wonderful it has been to watch their child grow.

‘Time is making fools of us again.’ – Albus Dumbledore

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Or this could be an alternative, if used to show how time flies when you’re having fun.

‘Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure.’ – Luna Lovegood

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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Engraved on [Ravenclaw’s](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/rowena-ravenclaw) [diadem](/fact-file/objects/ravenclaws-diadem), using this quote to illustrate the intelligence and humour of the birthday person can only end well.

‘Yeah, size is no guarantee of power’ – George Weasley

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You could easily use this for a speech that talks about how someone has always been a force of nature worth celebrating.

‘One can never have enough socks.’ – Albus Dumbledore

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If there’s one gift you can rely on receiving every year, it’s socks. Keep this quote in your back pocket if you decide you want to say a few words of thanks at your party.

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## New adventures
Life is a journey, one packed full of action and change. These quotes are ideal for when you want to commemorate new beginnings – whether that’s a new job, travelling the world, a baby shower or even a graduation.

‘It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.’ – Albus Dumbledore

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Graduations are all about moving forward. This quote is a poignant reminder that the world is at your fingertips and it’s up to you to decide what you want your legacy to be.

‘Books! And cleverness! There are more important things – friendship and bravery’ – Hermione Granger

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In a similar vein, this would be a great alternative to the previous quote – conveying that success isn’t just academic, it’s also shown in how you choose to live your life.

‘You sort of start thinking anything's possible if you've got enough nerve’ – Ginny Weasley

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Any life change requires courage, as summed up in this quote from [Ginny Weasley](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/ginny-weasley). One that would be good to use in your farewell speech – offering insight into your decision.

‘Let us step out into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure’ – Albus Dumbledore

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A versatile quote that can be used for all sorts of speeches related to an exciting life change.

‘What’s life without a little risk?’ – Sirius Black

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Add a bit of [Sirius’](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/sirius-black) devil-may-care attitude to your speech – your audience will soon share your enthusiasm.

‘Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.’

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Ok, this quote might have been engraved on [Kendra and Ariana Dumbledore’s](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/dumbledores) tombstone, but the message is one worth sharing on happier occasions too – such as at a baby shower.

‘It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live, remember that.’ – Albus Dumbledore

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These words of wisdom from Dumbledore would bolster any speech that focuses on seizing the day.

‘Don’t let the Muggles get you down.’ – Ron Weasley

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An excellent way to end a speech sending someone off one their next adventure. For every new challenge, there are new obstacles – but they’ve got this.

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## Funeral 
Navigating loss is never easy – how can you put something like that into words? Words that will bring comfort to those left behind and encourage them to keep going. Some of these beautiful lines from Harry Potter might just help.

‘To the well-organised mind, death is but the next great adventure.’ – Albus Dumbledore

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While death feels final, for many – especially those who have lived a long life – it is seen as the next step of their journey.

‘You think the dead we have loved ever truly leave us? You think that we don’t recall them more clearly than ever in times of great trouble?’ – Albus Dumbledore

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This quote could be used as a comforting reminder that we are never truly gone – as long as we remain the hearts and memories of those who loved us. In that sense, they’re always with us.

‘Things we lose have a way of coming back to us in the end, if not always in the way we expect.’ – Luna Lovegood

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This insight from [Luna Lovegood](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/luna-lovegood) could be used as an alternative to convey the same message.

‘It is the unknown we fear when we look upon death and darkness, nothing more.’ – Albus Dumbledore

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Death is such a huge concept to reckon with and that can be terrifying. This quote could be used as a soothing balm in your speech – allowing people to gain perspective. 

‘Do not pity the dead, Harry. Pity the living, and, above all, those who live without love.’ – Albus Dumbledore

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While we mourn those who have left us, life keeps going. You could use this quote to encourage people to hold on to one another and make the most of every moment. 

‘But you know, happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.’ – Albus Dumbledore

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Finally, we have these words from Dumbledore that speak for themselves. A beautiful message of hope.

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Watch: Go behind-the-scenes as the cast say goodbye to the Harry Potter films 

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For over a decade, we watched as Harry Potter’s story unfolded on the big screen, the films perfectly capturing the intricate world that we first discovered in the pages of a book. As Harry’s life was forever changed by the discovery that he was a wizard, we imagine that for many of the cast and crew, working on these films was life-changing too. 

And how could it not be? Bringing these stories to life was an epic challenge – one that needed thousands of people to see it through and make it a reality. The cast that grew up together. The directors who had a vision. Those who worked in special effects and convinced us dragons were real. The costume department who carefully thought about the small details – the list is endless and every single contribution crucial. 

Yet, all good things must come to an end, including the Harry Potter films. Come back in time with us to 2010 and watch as the cast and crew say goodbye to the end of an era… 

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Ok, that left us feeling all emotional! 

Although we know that *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two* was released more than a year after filming officially finished on the 12th June 2010, this moment was a huge milestone and a massive achievement.

It must have been bittersweet to say goodbye to the characters, cast and crew that they have held so dear, but they all know that they were truly part of something special.


Dobby's guide to fashion

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## More is always more
Some people may believe that to be considered chic a ‘less is more’ approach is the best way forward – but that was never Dobby’s fashion philosophy. He firmly believed that more was more when it came to putting together an outfit. Why wear one hat when you can wear a tower of hats instead? That’s what Dobby did. He ended up wearing all the hats Hermione had knitted to free the other house-elves at once. And to add just a bit more pizazz to this already jazzy outfit, he even had a hooting Hedwig perched on top.  There’s no doubt that he would have certainly stood out in a crowd. There’s nothing wrong with that – sometimes it’s fun to have that extra bit of wow factor.

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## Never underestimate the power of a sock
When you were a kid there seemed to be nothing worse than receiving a pair of socks for your birthday. Socks are boring, right? Wrong! As Dobby proved to us, the power of the sock should never be underestimated. It was one particularly smelly sock that granted him his freedom in the first place. And from that moment on his love for socks only grew – the more lurid the better! And his one main rule? Your socks should *never* match. He even gave Harry an excellently mismatched pair – who wouldn’t want one bright red sock with broomsticks paired with a green sock covered in Snitches? We know we would… even if Harry didn’t fully appreciate them. So, remember to embrace socks, they’re more fun and powerful than you think.


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## Anything can be an accessory
One major lesson we learnt from Dobby was that anything can be an accessory. You don’t have to stick to your scarves, hats, necklaces and handbags made out of traditional materials. If you want to wear a tea-cosy on your head covered in badges, then you absolutely should. That was a look that Dobby went for, and he looked very stylish (even if we do say so ourselves). And did you know that a tea-cosy can be incredibly versatile too? Like Dobby, you could always add a bauble for a bit of festive cheer. When it comes to accessories, we should all be thinking outside of the box. Any household item can be used to transform a drab outfit if you have enough imagination. Whether it’s adding some fairy lights to an old dress or using a tasselled lampshade as a new hat, the possibilities are endless.

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## Feel free to experiment
Who wants to wear the same *boring* outfit over and over again? Dobby certainly didn’t! He was always looking to put together brand-new looks. While not everyone appreciated them, it just proved that he was a fashion icon ahead of his time. You want to wear mismatching socks? Go for it. You want to pair some football shorts with a tie? Well, why not? Dobby had a real knack for coming up with inventive outfit combinations that most people would never dream of. He didn’t care if the colours clashed or if certain items didn’t strictly go together. He had fun! And so should you. 

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## Never worry what other people think
Unfortunately, people can be judgemental and refuse to mind their own business – especially if someone appears to be a little different. But you don’t need to let it get to you. Something that comes up time and time again in Dobby’s guide to fashion is this… do not worry what other people think of you. Do what makes you happy. Dobby certainly did. He got great enjoyment from anything to do with clothes. There was not one moment where he stopped to consider anyone else’s opinion. This house-elf knew what he liked – mainly odd socks – and wore his clothes with pride. To be honest, we could all do with being a bit more Dobby. 

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