"This year, Mars will be bright in the sky during the Christmas season. He is an archon of war and aggression, and there is no denying his terrible influence at this time in history. But the spiritual traditions say that he has a good side—he strengthens, fortifies, and sharpens everything we do. This year might be the time to firm up our notions of what it means to be religious and spiritual, what it means to love our enemies, and what it means to make peace." - Sir Thomas Moore
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Detention "Using defensive spells?" Professor Umbridge repeated with a little laugh. "Why, I can't imagine any situation arising in my classroom that would require you to use a defensive spell, Miss Granger. You surely aren't expecting to be attacked during class? "I do not wish to criticize the way things have been run in this school," she said, an unconvincing smile stretching her wide mouth, "but you have been exposed to some very irresponsible wizards in this class, very irresponsible indeed - not to mention," she gave a nasty little laugh, "extremely dangerous half-breeds." - Dolores Umbridge
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History of Magic "That will do! It is a myth! It does not exist! There is not a shred of evidence that Slytherin ever built so much as a secret broom cupboard! I regret telling you such a foolish story! We will return, if you please, to history, to solid, believable, verifiable fact!"
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Herbology Greenhouse Three housed far more interesting and dangerous plants. Professor Sprout took the large key from her belt and unlocked the door. Harry caught a whiff of damp earth and fertilizer, mingling with the heavy perfume of some giant, umbrella-sized flowers dangling from the ceiling.
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Transfiguration "Transfiguration is some of the most omplex and dangerous magic you will learn at Hogwarts, anyone messing around in my class will leave and not come back. You have been warned."
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Defense Against the Dark Arts "The charm that repels a Boggart is simple, yet it requires force of mind. You see, the thing that really finishes a Bogart is laughter. What you need to do if force it to assume a shape that you find amusing."
Charms "Now, don't forget that nice wrist movement we've been practising! Swish an flick, remember, swish and flick. And saying magic words properly is very important, too - never forget Wizard Baruffio, who said "s" instead of "f" and found himself on the floor with a buffalo on his chest."
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Divination Certainly I knew, Minerva, but one does not parade the fact that one is All-Knowing. I frequently act as though I am not possessed of the Inner Eye, so as not make others nervous.