'It doesn't matter, don't apologise,' Sirius mumbled. He turned away from the tapestry, his hands deep in his pockets. 'I don't like being back here,' he said, staring across the drawing room. 'I never thought I'd be stuck in this house again.'Harry took a deep breath and asked the question that had obsessed him for the last month. ( 2020-01-21 )

'We can't set him free, he knows too much about the Order; said Sirius curtly. 'And anyway, the shock would kill him. You suggest to him that he leaves this house, see how he takes it.''Stay here,' she said firmly, snatching up the bag of rats as Mrs Blacks screeches started up again from down below. 'I'll bring up some sandwiches.' ( 2020-01-21 )

'I wouldn't mind if I could just get out occasionally and do something useful. I've asked Dumbledore whether I can escort you, to your hearing - as Snuffles, obviously - so I can give you a bit of moral support, what d'you think?''Shhh!' said Fred, half-rising from the bed. 'Listen!' ( 2020-01-21 )

Mrs Weasley was now scarlet in the face.'My mother didn't have a heart, Kreacher,' snapped Sirius. 'She kept herself alive out of pure spite.' ( 2020-01-21 )

Toujours pur''I think Harry ought to be allowed a say in this,' Lupin continued, 'he's old enough to decide for himself.' ( 2020-01-21 )

'We'll see.''Hurry up, you two, or there won't be any food left,' Mrs Weasley called. ( 2020-01-21 )

'Bet it is!' said George. That's where he hid the Philosopher's Stone.''We'll leave my instructions from Dumbledore out of this, if you please!' said Sirius loudly. ( 2020-01-21 )