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“D’you think he knew the Ministry would confiscate his will and examine everything he’d left us?” asked Harry. “Definitely,” said Hermione. “He couldn’t tell us in the will why he was leaving us these things, but that still doesn’t explain…” “…why he couldn’t have given us a hint when he was…” quote by J.K. Rowling
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““D’you think he knew the Ministry would confiscate his will and examine everything he’d left us?” asked Harry. “Definitely,” said Hermione. “He couldn’t tell us in the will why he was leaving us these things, but that still doesn’t explain…” “…why he couldn’t have given us a hint when he was alive?” asked Ron. “Well, exactly,” said Hermione, now flicking through The Tales of Beedle the Bard. “If these things are important enough to pass on right under the nose of the Ministry, you’d think he’d have let us know why…unless he thought it was obvious?” “Thought wrong, then, didn’t he?” said Ron. “I always said he was mental. Brilliant and everything, but cracked. Leaving Harry an old Snitch--what the hell was that about?” “I’ve no idea,” said Hermione. “When Scrimgeour made you take it, Harry, I was so sure that something was going to happen!” “Yeah, well,” said Harry, his pulse quickening as he raised the Snitch in his fingers. “I wasn’t going to try too hard in front of Scrimgeour, was I?” “What do you mean?” asked Hermione. “The Snitch I caught in my first every Quidditch match?” said Harry. “Don’t you remember?” Hermione looked simply bemused. Ron, however, gasped, pointing frantically from Harry to the Snitch and back again until he found his voice. “That was the one you nearly swallowed!” “Exactly,” said Harry, and with his heart beating fast, he pressed his mouth to the Snitch.””

J.K. Rowling

About This Quote

Source Book: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, 2007

Characters discuss a mysterious will, revealing how hidden motives and secret clues can drive curiosity and tension.

In simple terms: A secret will creates intrigue and questions.

Key Takeaway

Seek clarity when faced with ambiguous information.

Themes

mystery inheritance friendship trust secrecy

Mood

tense curious

Type

literary dialogue

When to use this quote

  • family legacy
  • magical objects
  • investigation
  • decision making

Key Concepts

plot device character motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do characters assume obviousness?
  • What does the Snitch symbolize in this context?
A Different Perspective

The dialogue may over‑explain, reducing suspense.

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