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

> I still don't like your tone, boy. If you can speak of your beatings in that casual way, they clearly aren't hitting you hard enough. Petunia, I'd write to them if I were you. Make it clear that you approve the use of extreme force in this boy's case.

- 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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