Chess was the only thing Hermione ever lost at, something Harry and Ron thought was very good for her.

We must try not to sink beneath our anguish, Harry, but battle on.

In March several of the Mandrakes threw a loud and raucous party in greenhouse three. This made Professor Sprout very happy. “The moment they start trying to move into each other’s pots, we’ll know they’re fully mature,” she told Harry.

Harry found the [tea]... seemed to burn away a little of the fear fluttering in his chest.

You'll stay with me?' Until the very end,' said James.

I enjoyed the meetings, too. It was like having friends.

But Snape always seemed to hate me so much.