Sage, sarcastic, sassy, severe, and sometimes even sentimental, both book and film Minerva McGonagall gave us some of the best lines of the Harry Potter series. We’ve collected ten of them together in this article – you’re welcome.

1. "He’ll be famous – a legend – I wouldn’t be surprised if today was known as Harry Potter Day in future – there will be books written about Harry – every child in our world will know his name!"

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (book)

2. "The Sorting is a very important ceremony because, while you are here, your house will be something like your family within Hogwarts."

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (book)

3. "Perhaps it would be more useful if I were to Transfigure yourself and Mr Potter into a pocket watch? That way one of you might be on time."

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (film)

4. "You look in excellent health to me, Potter, so you will excuse me if I don’t let you off homework today. I assure you that if you die, you need not hand it in."

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (book)

5. "JORDAN! ARE YOU BEING PAID TO ADVERTISE FIREBOLTS? GET ON WITH THE COMMENTARY!"

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (book)

6. "Alastor, we never use Transfiguration as a punishment, surely Dumbledore told you that?"

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)

7. "Professor McGonagall sat down behind her desk, frowning at Harry. Then she said, "Have a biscuit, Potter."

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (book)

8. "Why is it, when something happens, it is always you three?"

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)

9. "Where's Professor Snape?" shouted a girl from the Slytherin table. "He has, to use the common phrase, done a bunk," replied Professor McGonagall, and a great cheer erupted from the Gryffindors, Hufflepuffs and Ravenclaws.’

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (book)

10. “I’ve always wanted to use that spell!”

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (film)