A Quote by J. K. Rowling
Sport is a very important subject at school, that's why I gave Quidditch such an important place at Hogwarts. I was very bad in sports, so I gave Harry a talent I would really loved to have. Who wouldn't want to fly?
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I gave my hero a talent I'd love to have. Who wouldn't want to fly?
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