Quote by J.K. Rowling

Oh, very good,' interrupted Snape, his lip curling. 'Yes, it is easy to see that nearly six years of magical education have not been wasted on you, Potter. 'Ghosts are transparent.

Oh, very good,' interrupted Snape, his lip curling. 'Yes, it

Summary

In this quote, Snape ridicules Harry Potter for stating the obvious fact that ghosts are transparent. Snape's sarcastic remark suggests that he believes Harry's magical education should have taught him more profound knowledge or insights. By pointing out this simple truth, Snape highlights Harry's lack of academic progress and the gap between their expectations of what a magical education should entail. This quote showcases Snape's condescending and critical nature towards Harry.

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Ghosts

By J.K. Rowling

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