Astrology Quote by J.K. Rowling
““I’ve got two Neptunes here,” said Harry after a while, frowning down at his piece of parchment, “that can’t be right, can it?” “Aaaaah,” said Ron, imitating Professor Trelawney’s mystical whisper, “when two Neptunes appear in the sky, it is a sure sign that a midget in glasses is being born, Harry. . . .” Seamus and Dean, who were working nearby, sniggered loudly, though not loudly enough to mask the excited squeals from Lavender Brown — “Oh Professor, look! I think I’ve got an unaspected planet! Oooh, which one’s that, Professor?” “It is Uranus, my dear,” said Professor Trelawney, peering down at the chart. “Can I have a look at Uranus too, Lavender?” said Ron.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling, 1999
Characters discuss an astronomical anomaly, using it for comic effect and to highlight magical superstition.
In simple terms: A joke about two planets appearing signals a quirky birth.
Enjoy the absurdity of magical lore.
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- reading
- role‑playing
- creative writing
- group storytelling
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Questions to Reflect On
- What does this scene reveal about the characters' personalities?
- How does humor affect tension in fantasy?
May confuse readers unfamiliar with the reference.