McGonagall
Britishnoun
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Dame Maggie Smith was famous not only for her impeccable comic timing but also for the caustic put-downs used with such stinging effect by characters including Downton Abbey's Lady Grantham and Harry Potter's Professor McGonagall.
From BBC • Dec. 27, 2024
Between “Downton” and Professor McGonagall an adoring public saw in Smith an endlessly entertaining, tippling grandmother and that endearing teacher who balanced strictness with caring.
From Salon • Oct. 1, 2024
The Oscar-winning actor, known for her roles as Violet Crawley in ‘Downton Abbey’ and no-nonsense Professor McGonagall in the ‘Harry Potter’ films, died Friday.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2024
“But mention The Great McGonagall in his hometown and reactions range from a fond chuckle to pained silence.”
From Seattle Times • Aug. 6, 2022
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
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