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“Leave him alone! Alone, I say!” said Professor McGonagall’s voice through the darkness. “On what grounds are you attacking him? He has done nothing, nothing to warrant such —” Hermione, Parvati, and Lavender all screamed. No fewer than four Stunners had shot from the figures around the cabin…” quote by J.K. Rowling
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““Leave him alone! Alone, I say!” said Professor McGonagall’s voice through the darkness. “On what grounds are you attacking him? He has done nothing, nothing to warrant such —” Hermione, Parvati, and Lavender all screamed. No fewer than four Stunners had shot from the figures around the cabin toward Professor McGonagall. Halfway between cabin and castle the red beams collided with her. For a moment she looked luminous, illuminated by an eerie red glow, then was lifted right off her feet, landed hard on her back, and moved no more.””

J.K. Rowling

About This Quote

Source Novel: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, 1999

A protective figure confronts unjust aggression, illustrating moral courage under threat.

In simple terms: Standing up for the innocent.

Key Takeaway

Defend the vulnerable even when outnumbered.

Themes

courage justice protection

Mood

tense heroic

Type

narrative inspirational

When to use this quote

  • school bullying
  • legal defense
  • whistleblowing
  • emergency response

Key Concepts

moral duty self‑sacrifice heroism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does true bravery look like in everyday life?
  • How can we support those who stand up for others?
A Different Perspective

Physical power can overwhelm moral authority.

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