Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – Memorable Quotes

Jan 27, 2008

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Memorable Quotes from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban


Thanks to the staff of Moderators, Crafty Witches, CoC Mods, Elves, reading group staff, Scribby editors, contests crew, and assistants who helped us gather all the quotes we have so far, and a very special thanks to you for reading over all our hard work and sending in a few quotes of your own!

“How dare you give this number to people like — people like you!” – Uncle Vernon
color=”maroon”>Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. New York: Scholastic, 1999. 4.

Deciding he’d worry about the Hogsmeade form when he woke up, Harry got back into bed and reached up to cross another day on the chart he’d made for himself, counting down the days left until his return to Hogwarts.

color=”maroon”>Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. New York: Scholastic, 1999. 15.

“No, Vernon,” hiccoughed Aunt Marge, holding up a hand, her tiny bloodshot eyes fixed on Harry’s. “Go on, boy, go on. Proud of your parents are you? They go and get themselves killed in a car crash (drunk, I expect) ¦”
“They didn’t die in a car crash!” said Harry, who found himself on his feet.

color=”maroon”>Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. New York: Scholastic, 1999. 28-29.

“Welcome to the Knight Bus, emergency transport for the stranded witch or wizard. Just stick out your wand hand, step on board, and we can take you anywhere you want to go. My name is Stan Shunpike, and I will be your conductor this eve ’ ” – Stan Shunpike
color=”maroon”>Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. New York: Scholastic, 1999. 33.

“I thought we’d seen the worst when we bought two hundred copies of the Invisible Book Of Invisibility ’ cost a fortune, and we never found them¦” – Owner of Flourish and Blotts
color=”maroon”>Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. New York: Scholastic, 1999. 53.

“Well, I am sorry to tell you that Professor Kettleburn, our Care of Magical Creatures teacher, retired at the end of last year in order to enjoy more time with his remaining limbs.” – Albus Dumbledore
color=”maroon”>Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. New York: Scholastic, 1999. 93.

“You look in excellent health to me, Potter, so you will excuse me if I don’t let you off homework today. I assure you that if you die, you need not hand it in.” – Minerva McGonagall
color=”maroon”>Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. New York: Scholastic, 1999. 109.

“What would you say is the thing that frightens you most in the world?” Neville’s lips moved, but no noise came out. “Didn’t catch that, Neville, sorry,” said Professor Lupin cheerfully.
Neville looked around rather wildly, as though begging someone to help him, then said, in barely more that a whisper, “Professor Snape.”
color=”maroon”>Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. New York: Scholastic, 1999. 134.

“Professor Snape has very kindly concocted a potion for me,” he said. “I have never been much of a potion-brewer and this one is particualy complex.” He picked up the goblet and sniffed it. “Pity sugar makes it useless,” he said, taking a sip and shuddering. – Remus Lupin
color=”maroon”>Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. New York: Scholastic, 1999. 156-7.

“I knew I could do it this time, because I’d already done it. Does that make sense? ” – Harry Potter
color=”maroon”>Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. New York: Scholastic, 1999. 412.

“Honestly, am I the only person who’s ever bothered to read Hogwarts, A History?” said Hermione crossly to Harry and Ron.
“Probably,” said Ron. “Why?”
color=”maroon”>Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. New York: Scholastic, 1999.

“Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs,” sighed George, patting the heading of the map. “We owe them so much.” – George Weasley
color=”maroon”>Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. New York: Scholastic, 1999. 193.

“See? Right here. You’re young in years but the heart that beats beneath your bosom is as shriveled as an old maid’s, your soul as dry as the pages of the books to which you so desperately cleave.” – Sybill Trelawney
color=”maroon”>Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. New York: Scholastic, 1999.


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