--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Also Harry was in love. It would be a…" description: "\"“Also Harry was in love. It would be a three-way wedding: him, the Time-Turner, and Professor Quirrell.”\" — Eliezer Yudkowsky" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/28d/eliezer-yudkowsky-1207_harry_also-harry-was-in-love-it-would-be-a-thr_2006282.png" --- # Also Harry was in love. It would be a three-way wedding… ![“Also Harry was in love. It would be a three-way wedding: him, the Time-Turner, and Professor Quirrell.” quote by Eliezer Yudkowsky](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/28d/eliezer-yudkowsky-1207_harry_also-harry-was-in-love-it-would-be-a-thr_2006282.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/28d/eliezer-yudkowsky-1207_harry_also-harry-was-in-love-it-would-be-a-thr_2006282.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/28d/eliezer-yudkowsky-1207_harry_also-harry-was-in-love-it-would-be-a-thr_2006282.png) > ““Also Harry was in love. It would be a three-way wedding: him, the Time-Turner, and Professor Quirrell.”” [Eliezer Yudkowsky](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eliezer-yudkowsky/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A humorous mash‑up suggesting a love triangle involving a wizard, a time‑travel device, and a villain. **In simple terms:** A playful, impossible love triangle. Key Takeaway Enjoy imaginative, absurd scenarios. Themes humor fantasy imagination absurdity love triangles Mood playful light‑hearted whimsical Type fiction humor parody When to use this quote - fan discussion - role‑play - creative writing - gaming - storytelling Key Concepts fiction parody creative writing Questions to Reflect On - How does absurdity highlight real emotions? - What makes fantasy relatable? 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