How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Quote #1
HARRY POTTER: Why can't we get through?
RON WEASLEY: I don't know. The gateway has sealed itself for some reason.
HARRY POTTER: The train leaves at exactly 11:00. We've missed it.
RON WEASLEY: Harry, if we can't get through maybe Mum and Dad can't get back.
HARRY POTTER: Maybe we should just go and wait by the car.
RON WEASLEY: The car!
We'd probably just wait by the car, but Harry and Ron are brave enough to fire up the Ford Anglia and fly to Hogwarts. They really want to get to class on time.
Quote #2
HARRY POTTER: So a house-elf shows up in my bedroom, we can't get through the barrier to Platform 9 ¾, we almost get killed by a tree. Clearly someone doesn't want me here this year.
A little danger never stopped Harry Potter from getting to Hogwarts, right? This kid has got the daring and determination to face any obstacle…even if it means almost dying a whole bunch of times on his way to school.
Quote #3
PROFESSOR SNAPE: Headmaster, these boys have flouted the Decree for the Restriction of Underage Wizardry. As such…
ALBUS DUMBLEDORE: I am well aware of our bylaws having written quite a few of them myself. However, as head of Gryffindor house, it is for Professor McGonagall to determine the appropriate action.
RON WEASLEY: We'll go and get our stuff, then.
PROFESSOR MCGONAGALL: What are you talking about, Mr. Weasley?
RON WEASLEY: You're going to expel us, aren't you?
PROFESSOR MCGONAGALL: Not today, Mr. Weasley, but I must impress on both of you the seriousness of what you have done. I will be writing to your families tonight, and you will both receive detention.
You've got to hand it to these boys, they're pretty brave. Ron and Harry aren't trying to talk their way out of their expulsion. They're just going to take their lumps, back their bags, and head home. That's some grit right there.