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Disguise Quote by J.K. Rowling

“She tasted disgusting , worse than Gurdyroots! Okay, Ron, come here so I can do you…” “Right, but remember, I don’t like the beard too long--” “Oh, for heaven’s sake, this isn’t about looking handsome--” “It’s not that, it gets in the way! But I liked my nose a bit shorter, try and do it the way…” quote by J.K. Rowling
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““She tasted disgusting , worse than Gurdyroots! Okay, Ron, come here so I can do you…” “Right, but remember, I don’t like the beard too long--” “Oh, for heaven’s sake, this isn’t about looking handsome--” “It’s not that, it gets in the way! But I liked my nose a bit shorter, try and do it the way you did last time.” Hermione sighed and set to work, muttering under her breath as she transformed various aspects of Ron’s appearance. He was to be given a completely fake identity, and they were trusting to the malevolent aura cast by Bellatrix to protect him. Meanwhile Harry and Griphook were to be concealed under the Indivisibility Cloak. “There,” said Hermione, “how does he look, Harry?” It was just possible to discern Ron under his disguise, but only, Harry thought, because he knew him so well. Ron’s hair was now long and wavy; he had a thick brown beard and mustache, no freckles, a short, broad nose, and heavy eyebrows. “Well, he’s not my type, but he’ll do,” said Harry.””

J.K. Rowling

About This Quote

Source Book: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling, 2007

Hermione uses magical disguise to protect Ron, highlighting ingenuity and loyalty in dangerous times.

In simple terms: Hermione disguises Ron to keep him safe.

Key Takeaway

Use creativity to protect loved ones.

Themes

loyalty creativity danger identity friendship

Mood

tense determined protective

Type

dialogue narrative fantasy

When to use this quote

  • Wizarding war
  • protecting allies
  • spying
  • escape plans

Key Concepts

Magical disguise protective strategy trust risk management

Questions to Reflect On

  • How would you protect a friend in a hostile environment?
  • What risks arise when altering identity?
A Different Perspective

Disguises can fail if observers know the person well.

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