He may be conceited, ill-mannered, presumptuous or fatuous, but I do not turn for protection to dreary cliches about respect for elders--as if mere age were a reason for respect.

脑子里就想到这些年轻人也许狂妄自负，举止无理，傲慢放肆，愚昧无知，但不会用应当尊重长者这一套陈词滥调来为自己辨护，似乎年长就是受人尊敬的理由。

I found myself obsessing about the Basketboy auction.

发现自己一直在想午餐男孩拍卖会的事。

When I decided to quit my full time employment it never occurred to me that I might become a part of a new international trend.

当决定辞去自己的全日制工作时决没有想到，自己竟成了一种新的国际性潮流的一分子。

It disconcerted me, but I did my best not to show it.

被他这种态度搞得心慌意，但是尽量掩盖着自己。

High, high in the sky, I wish I could fly!

高高的天空，希望自己能飞！

I want her to be decisive, about herself.

希望她自己的事自己拿主意。”

Unicorn blood has strengthened me, these past weeks, you saw faithful Quirrell drinking it for me in the forest, and once I have the Elixir of Life, I will be able to create a body of my own.

在过去的几个星期里，独角兽的盘使恢复了一些体力那天你在森里看见奇洛为饮血一旦弄到了长生不老药，就能够重新创造一个自己的身体好了。

When I was still a child, my father developed my sense of direction and now, as an adult, I trust my ability to navigate space.

当还是个小孩的时候，父亲帮助增强了的方向感，而如今，作为一个成年人，相信自己的方向感。

When he saw the balloon being blown up and I looked at his face, his smile could have filled up the balloon but it's in that moment that I know this is where I'm supposed to be.

注视着他，当他看到热气球充起来的时候，脸上洋溢的笑容直可以把气球充满了，此时此刻，明白了自己这么做的意义所在。

So, here in front of you all, my first and last vow.

所以 现在在大家面前 将许下自己第一个 也是最后一个誓言。

So I think I may have to see a doctor soon.

所以觉得自己很快就要去看医生了。

Otherwise, I would never have let myself be drawn in.

否则 才不会让自己掺合进来。

When I saw my artwork in a real gallery, I feel proud of myself.

当在一间真正的画廊看到的作品, 为自己感到骄傲。

Would I have to foot the bill myself?

必须自己承担费用吗？

Sensible of my shortcoming, I always try to overcome it.

深知自己的缺点，总是尽力克服它。

My hour, my time. Nobody controls me. I control myself.

的时间，的时间。没有人控制。控制自己。

Birthday reminders can be helpful, but I kind of worry I won't be able to drum up my own day and show it to look as exciting as it is supposed to be.

生日提醒可能会有帮助，但有点担心，不会安排自己的一天，让它看起来像想象中的那样令人兴奋。

No matter how insignificant I may be, I still have my dreams, my pride. I won't let this corroded metal monster grind me into the dirt!

无论多么渺小，也有自己的梦想和自尊，怎么能被这废铁镇击垮呢！

I was pretending to be another man, but losing my own heart.

假装是另外一个男人，但失去的是自己的心。

I don't think I was a very extraordinary person, certainly a very extraordinary kid.

不认为自己非常特殊，小时候也一点都不特别。