“ The — the prophecy . . . the prediction . . . Trelawney . . .Ah, yes. How much did you relay to Lord Voldemort?Everything — everything I heard! That is why — it is for that reason — he thinks it means… J.K. Rowling
“ Harry Potter told his son you’re a great man. [...] He said you were the bravest man he’d ever met. He knew, you see — he knew your secret — what you did for Dumbledore. And he admired you for it — gr… J.K. Rowling
“ SNAPE: Did no one teach you to knock, boy?Scorpius looks up at Snape, slightly breathless, slightly unsure, slightly exultant.SCORPIUS: Severus Snape. This is an honor. J.K. Rowling
“ Course Dumbledore trusts you, growled Moody. He’s a trusting man, isn’t he? Believes in second chances. But me — I say there are spots that don’t come off, Snape. Spots that never come off, d’you know… J.K. Rowling
“ This is your copy of , is it, Potter?Yes, said Harry, still breathing hard.You’re quite sure of that, are you, Potter?Yes, said Harry, with a touch more defiance.This is the copy of that you purchase… J.K. Rowling
“ But I don’t think I’ve ever known such a natural at Potions! said Slughorn. Instinctive, you know — like his mother! I’ve only ever taught a few with this kind of ability, I can tell you that, Sybill… J.K. Rowling
“ What is the difference, Potter, between monkshood and wolfsbane?At this, Hermione stood up, her hand stretching towards the dungeon ceiling.I don't know, said Harry quietly. I think Hermione does, tho… J.K. Rowling
“ But somebody else had spoken Snape’s name, quite softly.Severus . . .The sound frightened Harry beyond anything he had experienced all evening. For the first time, Dumbledore was pleading.Snape gazed… J.K. Rowling
“ Detention, Saturday night, my office, said Snape. I do not take cheek from anyone, Potter . . . not even J.K. Rowling
“ It real, isn’t it? It’s not a joke? Petunia says you’re lying to me. Petunia says there isn’t a Hogwarts. It real, isn’t it?It’s real for us, said Snape. Not for her. J.K. Rowling
“ I don’t expect you will really understand the beauty of the softly simmering cauldron with its shimmering fumes, the delicate power of liquids that creep through human veins, bewitching the mind, ensn… J.K. Rowling
“ That is the second time you have spoken out of turn, Miss Granger, said Snape coolly. Five more points from Gryffindor for being an insufferable know-it-all. J.K. Rowling
