I am one of probably thousands of parents who are enjoying the latest Harry Potter book, The Half Blood Prince with their children.  We took turns reading, and discussing various aspects of the book.  The story continues to spin its magic.

 I particularly liked great quotes which came out of J.K. Rowling’s masterful pen.  First is the quote of Albus Dumbledore - ‘ naturally, I make mistakes, like the next man.  IN fact, being, forgive me - rather clever than most men, my mistakes tend to be corresponding huger.’  This is an insight.  The more intelligent and deep a person is, the less mistakes he will make, but some of his mistakes can actually also be more bizarre and stupid than dumb people can ever make.  To paraphrase Benjamin Franklin, which is also one of my favorite quotes expressing the same thing, ‘ the most exquisite folly is made of wisdom spun too fine.”

The other gem was discussed by the teacher during apparition class.  This is what he announced.