"The spells are made up. I have met people who assure me, very seriously, that they are trying to do them, and I can assure them, just as seriously, th...

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 ~












That is the second time you have spoken out of turn, Miss Granger,” said Snape coolly. “Five more po...
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