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

> Harry and Ron both made furious moves toward Malfoy, but Hermione got there first — SMACK!
>
> 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.

- 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)
- Page: 293
- Source: [Wikiquote](https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Harry_Potter_and_the_Prisoner_of_Azkaban#Hermione) ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))
- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/jk-rowling/harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban/harry-and-ron

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