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Among all the Harry Potter series professors, Minerva McGonagall was the most difficult yet most loved Professor. She was wise and witty, a lady for justice. Professor was the head of Gryffindor House and the Deputy Headmistress of Hogwarts, who, with just a few words, delivered many memorable lines.
The quotes she uttered reflect truthfulness in her character and commitment towards the students. Here are fifteen of the most unforgettable quotes spoken by Minerva McGonagall.
15 unforgettable quotes delivered by Minerva McGonagall
1) Highlighting Harry's importance
“He’ll be famous – a legend – I wouldn’t be surprised if today was known as Harry Potter Day in future there will be books written about Harry – every child in our world will know his name!”
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This is from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, where Minerva McGonagall says it to Professor Dumbledore as they leave baby Harry on the doorstep of the Dursleys. After the death of his parents, James and Lily Potter, they were his only relatives.
2) Time management with touch of sarcasm
“Perhaps it would be more useful if I were to Transfigure yourself and Mr. Potter into a pocket watch? That way one of you might be on time.”
The humorous line is taken from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. McGonagall addresses Hermione and Harry as they walk into their first class of Transfiguration late. This jab makes her prove even harder, yet humorous towards authoritative behavior.
3) Importance of houses
“The Sorting is a very important ceremony because, while you are here, your house will be something like your family within Hogwarts.”
McGonagall addresses the first-year students at the beginning of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in front of the Sorting Ceremony. She states that houses are very important for the students, as they will almost become a second family to you during your time here at Hogwarts.
4) Stay focused on the game
“JORDAN! ARE YOU BEING PAID TO ADVERTISE FIREBOLTS? GET ON WITH THE COMMENTARY!”
This is from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the third installment in the series. While commentating during a Quidditch match, Lee Jordan gets too excited while praising Harry's newly acquired Firebolt broomstick. McGonagall interrupts him sternly, thus bringing him back into the game and proving she is in control.
5) Homework policy
“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.”
In the book Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry tries to get out of doing his homework by pretending to be ill. In this scene, Minerva McGonagall reveals her sarcastic sense of humor and tough love nature by not believing that Harry is sick and continues talking about how much he needs his studies.
6) A motherly figure for Harry
"Have a biscuit, Potter."
This is probably one of the most obvious yet deep lines in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. In her efforts to soothe Harry after the eruption in the Umbridge office, McGonagall offers him a biscuit, displaying her compassionate side.
7) Stand against punishment
“Alastor, we never use Transfiguration as a punishment, surely Dumbledore told you that?”
In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, McGonagall reprimands Mad-Eye Moody for turning Draco Malfoy into a ferret. Here, she shows her commitment to ethics in teaching and proper practice of magic while calling him to book.
8) Sense of relief
“Where’s Professor Snape?” shouted a girl from the Slytherin table. “He has, to use the common phrase, done a bunk,” replied Professor McGonagall, and a great cheer erupted from the Gryffindors, Hufflepuffs, and Ravenclaws."
This quote is from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows during the Battle of Hogwarts. Minerva McGonagall tells the students that Snape is leaving them. Her speech ends with relief and victory to the students as it depicts the resentment of the students towards Snape.
9) Trio's unending troubles
“Why is it, when something happens, it is always you three?”
Minerva McGonagall says the above line when she is irritated at the continued shenanigans that Harry, Ron, and Hermione seem to get into in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The trio responds by saying it's the trouble that finds them and not vice versa.
10) Love for magic
“I’ve always wanted to use that spell!”
In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, Minerva McGonagall spoke the line while casting the extremely potent spell to save Hogwarts. When the instant danger is unraveled before her, she opens up that the school needs saving, and she should be proud of her love for magic.
11) Dry wit
“It unscrews the other way.”
This is a comedic line from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Minerva McGonagall says this to Ron when he can't open a jar in the class while studying Transfiguration. She was dryly witty and patient while having this experience.
12) Teachers as protectors
“We teachers are rather good at magic, you know.”
This is what Minerva McGonall says to Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they question her about whether teachers can protect Hogwarts. Here, her expression of confidence, as well as her commitment to protecting Hogwarts, illustrates the magic abilities she possesses.
13) Stand against chaos
“I will have order!”
This is from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. McGonagall takes the Great Hall as students continue their rampage after finding out that the Inquisitorial Squad has come. Her presence certainly marks heroic leadership in the fact that she calls for order.
14) Standing up for Harry's abilities
“I should have made my meaning plainer. He has achieved high marks in all Defense Against the Dark Arts tests set by a competent teacher.”
Minerva McGonagall defends Harry's abilities in Defense Against the Dark Arts before Professor Slughorn in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. She supports Harry, proving that she trusts him and his character and is ready to stand up for her students.
15) Battle of Hogwarts
“The time has come for Slytherin House to decide upon its loyalties.”
During the Battle of Hogwarts, Minerva McGonagall talks to the Slytherin students and calls for allegiance to either side in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The call to allegiance suggests the gravity of the situation and a cue from McGonagall that all that matters is loyalty and bravery.
Through these words, Minerva McGonagall marks her presence in the Harry Potter series as one of the most loved characters in the wizarding world. Her lines are indeed inspiring and entertaining for the fans as they remind everyone of the importance of courage, integrity, and good humor too.
