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Dolores Umbridge: 27 Of Her Most Horrible Quotes!
There are some truly evil characters in Harry Potter. But not many of them can match Dolores Umbridge (we usually just call her SHE-WHO-MUST-NOT-BE-NAMED). Working for the Ministry of Magic, she was supposed to be on the good side of the fight! Instead, half of the time - she was trying to convince everyone that Voldemort hadn't returned - and the other half, was spent making Harry's life a living hell!
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As much as we'd like, unfortunately - we'll never be able to completely forget her hideous, pink outfits. If only they were the worst thing about her. From firing Hagrid to attempting to use an Unforgivable Curse on Harry -
Here are 27 of the worst Dolores Umbridge quotes we could find:
The Cruciatus Curse ought to loosen your tongue [About Quidditch] Yes, Mr. Potter, I think a lifelong ban ought to do the trick Excellent, Draco, excellent, oh, very good — fifty points to Slytherin! I’m sure I must have misunderstood you, Professor Dumbledore, Filthy half-breeds!
Detention, Mr. Potter!” I am very much looking forward to getting to know you all, and I’m sure we’ll be very good friends! Tut, tut. That won’t do, now, will it? I should like you, please, to reply ‘Good afternoon, Professor Umbridge.’ One more time, please. Good afternoon, class! Are you a Ministry-trained educational expert, Miss Granger? “I want you to write ‘I must not tell lies’
I am here to help. I am your friend. And now, you will kindly continue your reading. Page five, ‘Basics for Beginners.’ Come here, Mr. Potter, dear. “Oh no, no, no. This is your punishment for spreading evil, nasty, attention-seeking stories, Mr. Potter, and punishments certainly cannot be adjusted to suit the guilty one’s convenience. Well then, I’m afraid you are not qualified to decide what the ‘whole point’ of any class is. Wizards much older and cleverer than you have devised our new program of study. You applied first for the Defense Against the Dark Arts post, I believe? (Umbridge). Yes (Snape). But you were unsuccessful? (Umbridge). Obviously (Snape).
Very well. In that case, you will kindly tell me the whereabouts of Sirius Black. I was just wondering whether Mr. Potter has quite the temperament for an Auror? No, I don’t think so, Mr. Potter. The Ministry places a rather higher value on my life than yours, I’m afraid. Ah, Professor Snape. Yes, I would like another bottle of Veritaserum, as quick as you can, please. Well, it looks as though Hogwarts will shortly be a Weasley-free zone, doesn’t it?
Very well, Mr. Potter . . . I offered you the chance to tell me freely. You refused. I have no alternative but to force you. Potter has no chance whatsoever of becoming an Auror! You are being deliberately unhelpful! I expected better, Lucius Malfoy always speaks most highly of you! Now get out of my office! What is Padfoot? Where what is hidden? What does he mean, Snape? What Cornelius doesn’t know won’t hurt him. Idiot girl, Dumbledore won’t be sitting in a pub when the whole Ministry’s looking for him! Well, then, I am confused. . . . I’m afraid I don’t quite understand how you can give Mr. Potter false hope. More Stuff You’ll Like
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The 28 Best Dobby Quotes From Harry Potter
There are a lot of gut-wrenching deaths in Harry Potter. Sirius, Dumbledore, Fred, Lupin - why J.K. Rowling, why! But out of all the characters who lost their lives, for us, Dobby's will always be the saddest. It hurt then and it still stings to this day! He made the ultimate sacrifice to protect Harry and his friends (and it went down in the place where he was magically enslaved for years.)
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He was funny, selfless, and most important of all - a free house-elf. Here are 28 of our favorite Dobby quotes.
[Talking about Dumbledore] He said we is free to call him a — a barmy old codger if we likes, sir! Draco Malfoy is a bad boy! Kreacher will not insult Harry Potter in front of Dobby, no he won't, or Dobby will shut Kreacher's mouth for him! Dobby is a free house-elf and he can obey anyone he likes and Dobby will do whatever Harry Potter wants him to do! Dobby would be honoured to help Harry Potter! Dobby has come to rescue you. Dobby has no master! Dobby is a free elf, and Dobby has come to save Harry Potter and his friends! Harry... Potter.... Dobby does it all himself, sir, but Dobby does not mind, for he always hopes to meet Harry Potter and tonight, sir, he has got his wish! Dobby heard tell of it from the other house-elves when he came to Hogwarts, sir. It is known by us as the Come and Go Room, sir, or else as the Room of Requirement! Dobby has heard of your greatness, sir, but of your goodness, Dobby never knew… But Dobby has come to protect Harry Potter, to warn him, even if he does have to shut his ears in the oven door later… Harry Potter must not go back to Hogwarts Harry Potter must stay where he is safe. He is too great, too good, to lose. If Harry Potter goes back to Hogwarts, he will be in mortal danger. There is a plot, Harry Potter. A plot to make most terrible things happen at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this year. Then Dobby must do it, sir, for Harry Potter’s own good. Dobby is used to death threats, sir. Dobby gets them five times a day at home. If he knew what he means to us, to the lowly, the enslaved, we dregs of the magical world! Master threw it, and Dobby caught it, and Dobby — Dobby is free. You shall not harm Harry Potter! Harry Potter set Dobby free! But Dobby hasn’t found work, sir, because Dobby wants paying now! But most wizards doesn’t want a house-elf who wants paying, miss. ‘That’s not the point of a house-elf,’ they says, and they slammed the door in Dobby’s face! Dobby likes work, but he wants to wear clothes and he wants to be paid, Harry Potter. . . . Dobby likes being free! And so Dobby is a free elf, sir, and Dobby gets a Galleon a week and one day off a month! but Dobby beat him down, miss. . . . Dobby likes freedom, miss, but he isn’t wanting too much, miss, he likes work better. Tis part of the house-elf’s enslavement, sir. We keeps their secrets and our silence, sir. We upholds the family’s honor, and we never speaks ill of them. “Dobby is going to buy a sweater next, Harry Potter!” Dobby knew sir must be a great wizard, for he is Harry Potter’s greatest friend, but Dobby did not know that he was also as generous of spirit, as noble, as selfless. More Stuff You’ll Like
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Harry Potter: The 17 Best Christmas Quotes
If you're anything like us, then Christmas is a time to dust off your Harry Potter books and start binge watching through the movies (again). There's just something about the magic of Hogwarts that brings everything to life!
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In the spirit of the festivities and holiday season, here are 17 of our favorite Christmas quotes from Harry Potter.
“Merry Christmas,” said Ron sleepily as Harry scrambled out of bed and pulled on his bathrobe. “You, too,” said Harry. “Will you look at this? I’ve got some presents!” “What did you expect, turnips?” - Ron (Philosopher's Stone)
Oh, no, she’s made you a Weasley sweater. - Ron (Philosopher's Stone) Your father left this in my possession before he died. It is time it was returned to you. Use it well. A Very Merry Christmas to you. - Albus Dumbledore's note to Harry (Philosopher's Stone) One can never have enough socks. Another Christmas has come and gone and I didn’t get a single pair. People will insist on giving me books. - Albus Dumbledore (Philosopher's Stone) Oy! Presents! - Ron (Prisoner of Azkaban) “Merry Christmas!” said Dumbledore as Harry, Ron, and Hermione approached the table. “As there are so few of us, it seemed foolish to use the House tables… Sit down, sit down!” - Albus Dumbledore (Prisoner of Azkaban) Dobby is only wanting to wish Harry Potter ‘Merry Christmas’ and bring him a present, sir! Harry Potter did say Dobby could come and see him sometimes, sir! - Dobby (Goblet of Fire) “Wow, Harry —” He had just opened Harry’s present, a Chudley Cannon hat. “Cool!” - Ron (Goblet of Fire) HAVE A VERY HARRY CHRISTMAS – The banner Dobby puts up in the Room of Requirement– Order of the Phoenix His heart swelled with happiness and relief, and he felt like joining in as they heard Sirius tramping past their door toward Buckbeak’s room, singing “God Rest Ye Merry, Hippogriffs” at the top of his voice. - Harry Potter (Order of the Phoenix)
“Good haul this year,” he informed Harry through a cloud of paper. “Thanks for the Broom Compass, it’s excellent, beats Hermione’s — she’s got me a homework planner - Ron (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix) “I never promised Hermione anything,” Ron mumbled. “I mean, all right, I was going to go to Slughorn’s Christmas party with her, but she never said…just as friends…I’m a free agent… - Ron (Half-Blood Prince) It’s Christmas, and it’s not a crime to want to come to a party. Just this once, we’ll forget any punishment; you may stay, Draco. - Horace Slughorn (Half-Blood Prince And you’re not sitting with the prefects today, either. Christmas is a time for family. - George Weasley (Philosopher's Stone) “Mistletoe,” said Luna dreamily, pointing at a large clump of white berries placed almost over Harry’s head. He jumped out from under it. “Good thinking,” said Luna seriously. “It’s often infested with nargles.” – Luna (Order of the Phoenix) “Harry, I think it’s Christmas Eve! - Hermione (Deathly Hallows) “Come one, cheer up, it’s nearly Christmas.” - Hagrid (Philosopher's Stone) More Stuff You’ll Like
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35 Draco Malfoy Quotes From The Half-Blood Prince
Misunderstood. Deserving of a redemption arc. Some have even stretched to call him the true anti-hero of the story. When it comes to Draco Malfoy, one thing is for sure, he has amassed a legion of fans who continue to back him at every turn (perhaps much even to the chagrin of J.K.Rowling herself).
From his early beginnings as a child of privilege and the story's archetypal bully (think Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone), Draco undergoes some deep character growth and none more-so than in the turn of events in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Enlisted (or forced rather) to complete a dangerous mission for Voldemort, a more vulnerable, mature and gifted Draco is shown (he honed the ability to employ Occlumency which is by no means a trivial task).
Mal Foi, from the root of 'bad faith' or 'unfaithful', here are 35 quotes about everyone's most controversial and polarizing character -
"If you're wondering what the smell is, Mother, a Mudblood just walked in" "Who blacked your eye, Granger? I want to send them flowers" "Don't you dare talk to my mother like that, Potter!" "You know Fenrir Greyback? He's a family friend, he'll be dropping in from time to time to make sure you're giving the problem your full attention." "No, of course I wouldn't, you stupid little man, how would I look carrying that down the street? Just don't sell it." "Not a word to anyone, Borgin, and includes my mother, understand?" "He invited Longbottom?" "but that Weasley girl! What's so special about her?" "My father used to be a bit of a favorite of his" "I mean, I might not even be at Hogwarts next year" "I might have - er - moved on to bigger and better things." "Mother wants me to complete my education, but personally, I don't see it as that important these days." "it'll be all about the kind of service he received, the level of devotion he was shown." "Maybe the job he wants to do isn't something that you need to be qualified for" "That was you blocking the door when Zabini came back in, I suppose?" "That's from my father." "I don't reckon they'll find you till the train's back in London" "Sir, I think you knew my grandfather, Abraxas Malfoy?" "I was trying to gatecrash, happy?" "I know what you're doing, I'm not stupid, but it won't work - I can stop you!" "So put me in detention! Report me to Dumbledore!" "It's my job, he gave it to me and I'm doing it. I've got a plan and it's going to work, it's just taking a bit longer than I thought it would!" "I know what you're up to! You want to steal my glory!" "I've got back-up. There are Death Eaters here in your school tonight" "Right under your nose and you never realised!" You don't know what I'm capable of" "you don't know what I've done!" "It's you who should be scared!" "I had to mend that broken Vanishing Cabinet that no one's used for years." "The other's in Borgin and Burkes" "Well, you're losing your grip, then!" "Got there at last, have you?" "We decided to put the Dark Mark over the Tower and get you to hurry up here, to see who'd been killed" "He told me to do it or he'll kill me. I've got no choice." "But I got this far, didn't I?" More Stuff You’ll Like:
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10 Draco Malfoy Quotes From The Deathly Hallows
We're back with another round of our Draco Malfoy quotes, taking a look at the seventh and final Harry Potter installment - The Deathly Hallows! (If you haven't already be sure to check out 35 Draco quotes from the Half-Blood Prince here).
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There's certainly a lot to be said for the many fans who champion Draco's cause or who are at least sympathetic to his plight. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows brings a stark reality into focus for all of the Malfoy's; rather than re-establishing their standing within the Death Eater ranks (after many failures), they are subjected to complete ridicule and utter shame. It goes without saying of course that Draco is a true Slytherin through and through, possessing an abundance of natural deceit and malice, but we do have to wonder who he would have been without growing up in a household that revered the Dark Arts and sought a return of Lord Voldemort.
In the previous book (and movie) we start to see the outlines of a skilled and gifted wizard develop. He was able to employ Occlumency to shield his mind and also successfully used the Protean Charm (which Hermione inspired) to secretly communicate with his accomplice Madam Rosmerta. In both cases, these are advanced feats of magic. Yet a mere few months into the future, any continued development all but appears to have been stunted as he lives in constant fear for his life.
Regardless of where you stand on Draco's redemption and character, here are 10 of his best quotes from book 7:
"Stand back. Line up against the back wall. Don't try anything, or I'll kill you!" "That's my wand you're holding, Potter" "I virtually lived in the Room of Hidden Things all last year" "If you wreck the room, you might bury this diadem thing!" "Potter came in here to get it" "The Dark Lord wants him alive" "Don't kill him! "The door, get to the door, the door!" "What are you doing, what are you doing? The door's that way!" "I'm Draco Malfoy, I'm Draco, I'm on your side!" More Stuff You’ll Like:
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The 30 Best Dumbledore Quotes
Whether you're in the mood for flighty adventure, looking for an extra boost of motivation or need something to lumos up your day, fear not - there's a Dumbledore quote for every occasion! Growing up with the books and movies, he was like a Headmaster to us all; inspiring us about life, friendship, bravery and more.
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We've gone back through the series, taking a look at some of his best and most underrated moments. No matter if it's your tenth or ten thousandth time seeing the words, these 30 quotes won't fail to light a fire from within and make you smile.
"It is important to fight and fight again, and keep fighting, for only then can evil be kept at bay though never quite eradicated." "Harry, you wonderful boy, you brave, brave man." "One can never have enough socks," said Dumbledore. "Another Christmas has come and gone and I didn't get a single pair. People will insist on giving me books." "I believe your friends Misters Fred and George Weasley were responsible for trying to send you a toilet seat. No doubt they thought it would amuse you." "It's lucky it's dark. I haven't blushed so much since Madam Pomfrey told me she liked my new earmuffs."
"You will also find that help will always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it." We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided." "For future reference, Harry, it is raspberry...although of course, if I were a Death Eater, I would have been sure to research my own jam preferences before impersonating myself." "It matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be." "It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities."
"Humans do have a knack of choosing precisely those things that are worst for them." "People find it far easier to forgive others for being wrong than being right." "To the well organized mind, death is but the next great adventure." "You think the dead we loved truly ever leave us? You think we don't recall them more clearly in times of great trouble?" "It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends."
"Welcome to a new year at Hogwarts! Before we begin our banquet, I would like to say a few words. And here they are: Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak!" "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." "Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical and our hearts are open." "It is my belief that the truth is generally preferable to lies." "We must all face the choice between what is right, and what is easy."
"Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic. Capable of both inflicting injury, and remedying it." "Do not pity the dead, Harry. Pity the living and above all, those who live without love." "This pain is part of being human . . . the fact that you can feel pain like this is your greatest strength." "As much money and life as you could want! The two things most human beings would choose above all — the trouble is, humans do have a knack of choosing precisely those things that are worst for them." "While we may come from different places and speak in different tongues, our hearts beat as one."
"Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?" "It is a curious thing, Harry, but perhaps those who are best suited to power are those who have never sought it." "Let us step out into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure." "Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light." "Youth can not know how age thinks and feels, but old men are guilty if they forget what it is to be young." More Stuff You’ll Like
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Albus Dumbledore's Dream Quote
When it comes to Harry Potter, it's hard not think about the greatness and wisdom of Albus Dumbledore. As one of our all-time favorite characters from the series - we'll be taking a look at some of his very best quotes!
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18 Harry Potter Quotes About Friendship
Looking for the most heartwarming quotes about friendship in Harry Potter? Say no more, we've got you covered.
Read on to remember the 25 best friendship quotes from Harry Potter.
"It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends." ― Albus Dumbledore "There are some things you can’t share without ending up liking each other, and knocking out a twelve-foot mountain troll is one of them." "Don’t let the muggles get you down." — Ron Weasley "We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided." — Albus Dumbledore "Just because you have the emotional range of a teaspoon doesn't mean we all have." ― Hermione Granger ‘He must have known I'd run out on you.’ ‘No,’ Harry corrected him. ‘He must've always known you'd always want to come back.’" 4. “You could say sorry," suggested Harry bluntly. "What, and get attacked by another flock of canaries?" muttered Ron."What did you have to imitate her for?""She laughed at my mustache!""So did I, it was the stupidest thing I've ever seen.” “Harry — you're a great wizard, you know." "I'm not as good as you," said Harry, very embarrassed, as she let go of him."Me!" said Hermione. "Books! And cleverness! There are more important things — friendship and bravery and — oh Harry — be careful!” “I enjoyed the meetings, too. It was like having friends.” - luna lovegood "THEN YOU SHOULD HAVE DIED!" roared Black. "DIED RATHER THAN BETRAY YOUR FRIENDS, AS WE WOULD HAVE DONE FOR YOU!” . “You think I'm a fool?" demanded Harry."No, I think you're like James," said Lupin, "who would have regarded it as the height of dishonor to mistrust his friends.” “Nobody's ever asked me to a party before, as a friend. Is that why you dyed your eyebrow, for the party? Should I do mine too?” “Go on, have a pasty," said Harry, who had never had anything to share before or, indeed, anyone to share it with. It was a nice feeling, sitting there with Ron, eating their way through all Harry's pasties, cakes, and candies (the sandwiches lay forgotten).” 17. “Don't play," said Hermione at once."Say you're ill," said Ron."Pretend to break your leg," Hermione suggested."Really break your leg," said Ron.” “I believe your friends Misters Fred and George Weasley were responsible for trying to send you a toilet seat. No doubt they thought it would amuse you.” “We're with you whatever happens.” - hermione “Professor Mcgonagall: Why is it when something bad happens, it's always you three? Ron: Believe me, professor, I've been asking myself the exact same thing for the past six years.” “One of my best friends is muggle born and shes the best in our year!”
"Oho! 'One of my best friends is Muggle-born, and she's the best in our year!' I'm assuming this is the very friend of whom you spoke, Harry?"
"Yes, sir," said Harry.
"well, well, take twenty well-earned points for Gryffindor, Miss Granger," said Slughorn genially.
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