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Fred weasley Quote by J.K. Rowling

“There was a scuffling and a great thump: someone else had clambered out of the tunnel, overbalanced slightly and fallen. He pulled himself up on the nearest chair, looked around through lopsided horn - rimmed glasses and said, 'Am I too late? Has it started? I only just found out, so I - I -'…” quote by J.K. Rowling
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““There was a scuffling and a great thump: someone else had clambered out of the tunnel, overbalanced slightly and fallen. He pulled himself up on the nearest chair, looked around through lopsided horn - rimmed glasses and said, 'Am I too late? Has it started? I only just found out, so I - I -' Percy spluttered into silence. Evidently he had not expected to run into most of his family. There was a long moment of astonishment, broken by Fleur turning to Lupin and saying, in a wildly transparent attempt to break the tension, 'So - 'ow eez leetle Teddy?' Lupin blinked at her, startled. The silence between the Weasleys seemed to be solidifying, like ice. 'I - oh yes - he's fine!' Lupin said loudly. 'Yes, Tonks is with him - at her mother's.' Percy and the other Weasleys were still staring at one another, frozen. 'Here, I've got a picture!' Lupin shouted, pulling a photograph from inside his jacket and showing it to Fleur and Harry, who saw a tiny baby with a tuff of bright turquoise hair, waving fat fists at the camera. 'I was a fool!' Percy roared, so loudly that Lupin nearly dropped his photograph 'I was an idiot, I was a pompous prat, I was a - a -' 'Ministry - loving, family - disowning, power - hungry moron,' said Fred. Percy swallowed. 'Yes I was!””

J.K. Rowling

About This Quote

Source Book: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, 2003

Shows a character’s panic and self‑criticism when confronting unexpected family dynamics.

In simple terms: Percy feels embarrassed and apologetic after a mishap.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge mistakes and seek forgiveness.

Themes

family embarrassment growth

Mood

nervous reflective

Type

literary dialogue

When to use this quote

  • family gatherings
  • public speaking
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

self‑reflection social anxiety

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers your anxiety in family settings?
  • How can humor help defuse tension?
A Different Perspective

Humor may mask deeper insecurities.

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