Neither of the others answered; all three of them knew that Snape and Harry's mutual enmity had been absolute from the moment Harry had set foot in Hogwarts.'I'll have a go at anyone who calls me a liar,' said Harry. ( 2020-01-25 )

'Oh,' said Ron, comprehension dawning across his freckled face. 'Oh . . . right.'There was an appreciative laugh and an outbreak of applause as Dumbledore sat down neatly and threw his long beard over his shoulder so as to keep it out of the way of his plate - for food had appeared out of nowhere, so that the five long tables were groaning under joints and pies and dishes of vegetables, bread and sauces and flagons of pumpkin juice. ( 2020-01-25 )

Seamus looked for a few seconds as though detention would be a reasonable price to pay to say what was going through his mind; but with a noise of contempt he turned on his heel, vaulted into bed and pulled the hangings shut with such violence that they were ripped from the bed and fell in a dusty pile to the floor. Ron glared at Seamus, then looked at Dean and Neville.Thank you, Headmaster,' Professor Umbridge simpered, 'for those kind words of welcome.' ( 2020-01-25 )

His eyes rested on Harry and his lip curled. Harry glared back, feeling a grim pleasure at the idea that he would be able to give up Potions after fifth year.'What d'you mean, draw attention to it?' said Ron, half-laughing. 'How could we not notice?' ( 2020-01-25 )

'Sorry,' said Harry in a low voice.The Gryffindor common room looked as welcoming as ever, a cosy circular tower room full of dilapidated squashy armchairs and rickety old tables. A fire was crackling merrily in the grate and a few people were warming their hands by it before going up to their dormitories; on the other side of the room Fred and George Weasley were pinning something up on the noticeboard. Harry waved goodnight to them and headed straight for the door to the boys' dormitories; he was not in much of a mood for talking at the moment. Neville followed him. ( 2020-01-25 )

But apparently he was unable to say exactly what Seamus was, and after a slightly awkward pause followed him out of the room.'Well, what does that mean?' said Ron impatiently. ( 2020-01-25 )

'Potter, what is this supposed to be?''Don't worry about it, Harry,' Dean muttered, hoisting his schoolbag on to his shoulder, 'he's just . . .' ( 2020-01-25 )