# Quote — J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

> And they didn't desert me at all. Instead, they did something for me that would make my transformations not only bearable, but the best times of my life. They became Animagi.

- Author: [J.K. Rowling](https://www.leafyquotes.com/jk-rowling.md)
- Book: [Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban](https://www.leafyquotes.com/jk-rowling/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban.md)
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> Harry and Ron both made furious moves toward Malfoy, but Hermione got there first — SMACK!
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> She had slapped Malfoy across the face with all the strength she could muster. Malfoy staggered. Harry, Ron, Crabbe, and Goyle stood flabbergasted as Hermione raised her hand again.

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