As for the fact that Malfoy, Crabbe, and Goyle apeared to be going their different ways when they were usually inseparable, these things happened as people got older--Ron and Hermione, Harry reflected sadly, were living proof.

Summary

This quote suggests that as people grow older, it is common for friendships to change and individuals to drift apart. It points out the changing dynamics among the characters Malfoy, Crabbe, and Goyle, who were normally inseparable but are now seemingly going their separate ways. The narrator, Harry, reflects sadly on how even his close friends Ron and Hermione have experienced this shift. The quote hints at the inevitable evolution of relationships as individuals mature and move on to different paths in life.

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