Amycus
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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“We can push it off on the kids,” said Amycus, his piglike face suddenly crafty.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
Amycus, the bloke, he teaches what used to be Defense Against the Dark Arts, except now it’s just the Dark Arts.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
The few Ravenclaws who had remained behind sprinted for the stairs as Amycus burst over the threshold, brandishing his wand.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
Amycus got up, walked over to his sister, picked up her wand, then shuffled obediently to Professor McGonagall and handed it over along with his own.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
Amycus moved forward until he was offensively close to Professor McGonagall, his face within inches of hers.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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