Xenophilius Lovegood," he said, extending a hand to Harry. "My daughter and I live over the hill, so kind of the Weasleys to invite us. I think you know my Luna?" he added to Ron."Yes" said Ron. "Isn't she with you?""She lingered in that charming little garden to say hello to the gnomes, such a glorious infestation! How few wizards realize just how much we can learn from the wise little gnomes - or, to give then their correct names, the Gernumbli gardensi.""Ours do know a lot of excellent swear words," said Ron, "but I think Fred and George taught them those.
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J. K. RowlingSo,โ sneered Fudge, recovering himself, โyou intend to take on Dawlish, Shacklebolt, Dolores, and myself single-handed, do you, Dumbledore?โ โMerlinโs beard, no,โ said Dumbledore, smiling. โNot unless you are foolish enough to force me to.โ โHe will not be single-handed!โ said Professor McGonagall loudly, plunging her hand inside her robes. โOh yes he will, Minerva!โ said Dumbledore sharply. โHogwarts needs you!
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