Said Hermione Quote by J.K. Rowling
““It’s all in Hogwarts, A History. Though, of course, that book’s not entirely reliable. A Revised History of Hogwarts would be a more accurate title. Or A Highly Biased and Selective History of Hogwarts, Which Glosses Over the Nastier Aspects of the School.” “What are you on about?” said Ron, though Harry thought he knew what was coming. “House-elves!” said Hermione, her eyes flashing. “Not once, in over a thousand pages, does Hogwarts, A History mention that we are all colluding in the oppression of a hundred slaves!””
About This Quote
Source Book: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, J.K. Rowling, 1998
The passage satizes how official histories can omit uncomfortable truths, especially about systemic oppression, and how characters react to that omission.
In simple terms: History can hide oppression; characters expose it.
Key Takeaway
Question narratives that ignore injustice.
Themes
history
power
oppression
truth
narrative
Mood
skeptical
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
satirical
When to use this quote
- school curriculum
- literary analysis
- activism
- media critique
Key Concepts
critical theory
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- What other histories might be selective?
- How can we uncover hidden injustices?
A Different Perspective
The quote assumes the book’s bias without evidence.
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