Harry Potter Prisoner of Azkaban Book 3 - Chapter 21 Part 1

Harry Potter Prisoner of Azkaban Book 3 - Chapter 21 Part 1

“Shocking business … shocking … miracle none of them died … never heard the like … by thunder, it was lucky you were there, Snape. …” “Thank you, Minister.” “Order of Merlin, Second Class, I’d say. First Class, if I can wangle it!” “Thank you very much indeed, Minister.” “Nasty cut you’ve got there. … Black’s work, I suppose?” “As a matter of fact, it was Potter, Weasley, and Granger, Minister. …” “ No !” “Black had bewitched them, I saw it immediately. A Confundus Charm, to judge by their behavior. They seemed to think there was a possibility he was innocent. They weren’t responsible for their actions. On the other hand, their interference might have permitted Black to escape. … They obviously thought they were going to catch Black single-handed. They’ve got away with a great deal before now. … I’m afraid it’s given them a rather high opinion of themselves … and of course Potter has always been allowed an extraordinary amount of license by the headmaster —” “Ah, well, Snape … Harry Potter, you …