But that's life! I suppose, you... you go along with and suddenly... «poof». «Poof». «Poof».
— And so you did when Professor Snape was teaching Potions. However, Professor Slughorn is perfectly happy to accept N. E. W. T. students with ‘Exceeds Expectations.’
— Really? Well... brilliant. I’ll head there straight away.
— Good. And take Weasley with you. He looks far too happy over there.
A spring afternoon I discovered a bowl on my desk, just a few inches of clear water in it. Floating on the surface was a flower petal... as I watched, it sank... just before it reached the bottom, it was transformed, into a wee fish. It was beautiful magic, wondrous to behold. The flower petal had come from a lily... your mother. The day I came downstairs, the day the bowl was empty, was the day your mother...
Sorting Hat urged us all to be brave and strong in these troubled times. Easy for it to say, huh? It's a hat, isn't it?
— Exactly how did you get out of the castle, Harry?
— Through the front door sir.
Look, I can’t help it if she’s got her knickers in a twist. What Lav and I have — well, let’s just say there was no stopping it. It’s
chemical. Will it last? Who knows? Point is, I’m a free agent.
— Why is it, when something happens, it is always you three?
— Believe me, I've been asking myself the same question for six years.
— I assume right about now you’re wondering why I’ve brought you here, am I right?
— After all these years, I just sort of roll with it, sir.
— Um... have you ever fixed a nose before?
— No. But I've done several toes, and how different are they, really?
— ... Okay, yeah, sure, give it a go.
— Episkey! [a loud crack]
— Augh...!
[rubs his nose gingerly; looks at Luna]
— Well? How do I look?
— Exceptionally ordinary.
— ... Brilliant.
— Hey! She's only interested in you because she thinks you're the Chosen One.
— But I am the Chosen One. Sorry... kidding!
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