He's far better off growing up away from all of that.

In my opinion, best day of the week. Why is that, Dudley?

Ooh, We're a bit behind schedule. Best be off.

Unless you'd rather stay, of course.

- I am. - Well, of course you are.

Snape is one of the teachers protecting the Stone. He's not about to steal it.

Well, first off, the committee members took turns...

Second, to Mr. Ronald Weasley, for the best-played game of chess...

...with my entire collected works...

If not... Well, we'll get to that later.

...would get into trouble. He's coming down, Dumbledore.

And a thumping good one, I'd wager, once you're trained up little.

Oh, and I suppose a great Muggle like yourself's going to stop him, are you?

Non-magic folk. This boy's had his name down ever since he were born.

Never insult Albus Dumbledore...

Oh, um, I'd appreciate it if you didn't tell anyone at Hogwarts about that.

They don't mean a penguin, do they?

Right, then. First years, this way, please!

Harry, This is Professor Quirrell. He will be your Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts.

It was dark times, Harry. Dark times.