You ’ave been to much trouble,” he said in a deep voice…
““You ’ave been to much trouble,” he said in a deep voice. “Fleur tells us you ’ave been working very ’ard.” “Oh, it’s been nothing, nothing!” trilled Mrs. Weasley. “No trouble at all!” Ron relieved his feelings by aiming a kick at a gnome who was peering out from behind one of the new Flutterby bushes. “Dear lady!” said Monsieur Delacour, still holding Mrs. Weasley’s hand between his own two plump ones and beaming. “We are most honored at the approaching union of our two families! Let me present my wife, Apolline.” Madame Delacour glided forward and stooped to kiss Mrs. Weasley too. “ Enchantée ,” she said. “Your ’usband ’as been telling us such amusing stories!” Mr. Weasley gave a maniacal laugh; Mrs. Weasley threw him a look, upon which he became immediately silent and assumed an expression appropriate to the sickbed of a close friend.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Characters exchange polite compliments while underlying tensions hint at future conflicts.
In simple terms: Polite words hide deeper feelings.
Key Takeaway
Read between the lines.
Themes
social etiquette
family dynamics
romance
humor
Mood
lighthearted
playful
social
Type
dialogue
character interaction
When to use this quote
- weddings
- family gatherings
- first impressions
Key Concepts
subtext
cultural expectations
character interaction
Questions to Reflect On
- How do characters use courtesy to avoid conflict?
- What does the gnome incident reveal about Ron?
A Different Perspective
Politeness can mask true emotions.