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Lyrics & Translation

[English]

There will be no foolish wand-waving

or silly incantations in this class.

As such,

I don't expect many of you to appreciate

the subtle science and exact art that

is potion-making.

However, for those select few

who possess

the predisposition

I can teach you

how to bewitch the mind

and ensnare the senses.

I can tell you how to bottle fame,

brew glory,

and even put a stopper in death.

Then again,

maybe some of you have come to Hogwarts

in possession of abilities so formidable

that you feel confident enough

to not pay attention.

Mr Potter,

our new celebrity.

Tell me, what would I get if

I added powdered root of asphodel

to an infusion of wormwood?

You don't know?

Well, let's try again.

Where, Mr Potter, would you look

if I asked you to find me a bezoar?

I—

I don't know, sir.

And what is the difference

between monkshood and wolfsbane?

I don't know, sir.

Pity.

Clearly,

fame isn't everything,

is it, Mr Potter?

And with Dumbledore gone—

Good afternoon.

Now, what would three young Gryffindors

such as yourselves be doing inside

on a day like this?

Uh...

We... We were just—

You ought to be careful.

People will think you're...

up to something.

Let me introduce

my assistant,

Professor Snape.

He has sportingly agreed to help

me with a short demonstration.

Now, I don't want any of you youngsters to worry.

You'll still have your Potions master

when I'm through with him.

Never fear.

One,

two,

three.

Expelliarmus!

Whoa!

Do you think he's all right?

Who cares?

An excellent idea to show them that,

Professor Snape.

But if you don't mind me saying,

it was pretty obvious,

uh, what you were about to do.

And if I had wanted to stop you,

it would have been only too easy.

Perhaps it would be prudent

to first teach the students

to block unfriendly spells, professor.

An excellent suggestion, Professor Snape.

Well,

let's have a volunteer pair.

Um...

Potter, Weasley, how about you?

Weasley's wand causes

devastation with the simplest spells.

We'll be sending Potter to the

hospital wing in a matchbox.

Might I suggest someone from my own house?

Malfoy, perhaps?

Turn to page 394.

Excuse me, sir.

Where's Professor Lupin?

That's not really your concern, is it, Potter?

Suffice it to say that your professor finds himself

incapable of teaching at the present time.

Turn to page 394.

Werewolves?

But sir, we've just begun learning

about Red Caps and Hinkypunks.

We're not meant to start

nocturnal beasts for weeks.

Quiet.

When did she come in?

Did you see her come in?

Now,

which one of you can tell

me the difference between

an Animagus and a werewolf?

No one?

How disappointing.

Please, sir.

An Animagus is a wizard who

elects to turn into an animal.

A werewolf has no choice.

With each full moon, when he transforms,

he no longer remembers who he is.

He'd kill his best friend if he crossed his path.

Furthermore, the werewolf only

responds to the call of its own kind.

[Howling]

Thank you, Mr Malfoy.

That is the second time you have

spoken out of turn, Miss Granger.

Are you incapable of restraining yourself,

or do you take pride in being

an insufferable know-it-all?

He's got a point, you know.

This is mad.

At this rate, we'll be the only

ones in our year without dates.

Well.

Us and Neville.

Yeah, but then again, he can take himself.

It might interest you to know

that Neville's already got someone.

Oh.

Now I'm really depressed.

"Get a move on or all the good ones will have gone."

Who you going with, then?

Oi, Angelina.

Do you wanna go...

To the ball?

Yeah, all right, then.

Wait, Hermione,

you're a girl.

Very well spotted.

Come with one of us?

Come on.

It's one thing for a bloke to show up alone.

For a girl, it's just sad.

I won't be going alone,

because believe it or not,

someone's asked me.

And I said yes.

Bloody hell.

She's lying, right?

If you say so.

Look,

we've just got to grit our teeth and do it.

Tonight, when we get back to the common room,

we'll both have partners.

Agreed?

Agreed.

Oh!

You applied first for the Defence

Against the Dark Arts post.

Is that correct?

Yes.

But you were unsuccessful?

Obviously.

What is this I'm eating, by the way?

Dragon balls.

[Vomiting]

You've just bought yourself a month's

detention, McLaggen.

Not so quick, Potter.

Sir, I really think I should rejoin the party.

My date—

Can surely survive your

absence for another minute or two.

Besides, I only wish to convey a message.

A message?

From Professor Dumbledore.

He asked me to give you his best,

and he hopes you enjoy your holiday.

You see, he's travelling.

And he won't return until term resumes.

Travelling where?

What do you think?

I think Miss Bell

is lucky to be alive.

She was cursed, wasn't she?

I know Katie.

Off the Quidditch pitch,

she wouldn't hurt a fly.

If she was delivering that

to Professor Dumbledore,

she wasn't doing it knowingly.

Yes, she was cursed.

It was Malfoy.

That is a very serious accusation, Potter.

Indeed.

Your evidence?

I just know.

You just...

know?

Once again,

you astonish with your gifts, Potter.

Gifts mere mortals can only

dream of possessing.

How grand it must be

to be the Chosen One.

Don't tell me now that you've

grown to care for the boy?

Expecto Patronum.

Lily?

After all this time?

Always.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
foolish /ˈfuːlɪʃ/ B2	adjective - lacking good sense or judgment; unwise
incantations /ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃənz/ C2	noun - a series of words said as a magic spell or charm
subtle /ˈsʌtəl/ B2	adjective - so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe
predisposition /ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃən/ C1	noun - a liability or tendency to suffer from a particular condition or hold an attitude
bewitch /bɪˈwɪtʃ/ C1	verb - to cast a spell on and gain control over someone
ensnare /ɪnˈsner/ C2	verb - to catch in or as in a trap
formidable /ˈfɔːrmɪdəbəl/ C1	adjective - inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large or powerful
infusion /ɪnˈfjuːʒən/ C1	noun - a drink, remedy, or extract prepared by soaking leaves or herbs in liquid
prudent /ˈpruːdənt/ C1	adjective - acting with or showing care and thought for the future
devastation /ˌdevəˈsteɪʃən/ C1	noun - great destruction or damage
nocturnal /nɒkˈtɜːrnəl/ C1	adjective - active at night
restraining /rɪˈstreɪnɪŋ/ B2	verb - to prevent from doing something
insufferable /ɪnˈsʌfərəbəl/ C2	adjective - too extreme to bear; intolerable
accusation /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/ B2	noun - a charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong
astonish /əˈstɒnɪʃ/ B2	verb - to surprise or impress someone greatly