A Quote by J. K. Rowling

Deliberately causing mayhem in Snape's Potions class was about as safe as poking a sleeping dragon in the eye.

J. K. Rowling

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About Causing Class Deliberately Dragon Eye Mayhem Poking Safe Sleeping Snape

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J. K. Rowling
English - Author
Born: July 31, 1965

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But I don’t think I’ve ever known such a natural at Potions!” said Slughorn. “Instinctive, you know — like his mother! I’ve only ever taught a few with this kind of ability, I can tell you that, Sybill — why even Severus —” And to Harry’s horror, Slughorn threw out an arm and seemed to scoop Snape out of thin air toward them.

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