Maggie Smith Top 10 Witty Quotes by Minerva McGonagall from ‘Harry Potter’

Today, on September 27, Harry Potter star Maggie Smith passed away. The news was confirmed by the actress’s sons in a statement noting that their mother passed away peacefully in a hospital early this morning. She was 89 years old.

Amarican audiences know Maggie Smith best for her role as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter franchise. In memory of her brilliant portrayal, here are the top 10 most memorable quotes from her character:

1. “Thank you, Mr. Potter. If you were already sorted into a house, I would have deducted so many points that even your grandchildren would be losing the House Cup.”
2. “– Perhaps I should turn one of you into a clock to ensure the rest of you won’t be late? – But we got lost! – Then perhaps a map?”
3. “Your grandmother, Longbottom, ought to be proud of the grandson she has, rather than the one she thinks she ought to have.”
4. “You look well, Potter. So I’m afraid I won’t excuse you from your homework. But don’t worry—should you die, you need not hand it in.”
5. Harry Potter: “Magic isn’t enough for this. You’d have to be a god!” McGonagall blinked: “I’ve never been called that before.”
6. “McGonagall asked Harry Potter if he wanted to buy an owl. – May I ask why not? – I once had a pet rock. It died.”
7. “– This scar will remain with him for life. – Can’t you do something about it, Dumbledore? – Even if I could, I wouldn’t. Scars can come in handy. I, for instance, have one above my left knee that is a perfect map of the London Underground.”
8. “– Tell me, why is it when something happens, you three are always around? – Believe me, Professor, I’ve been asking myself the same question for six years.”
9. “– I’ll be going to Potions class right now, Professor McGonagall. – Take Weasley with you. He looks far too happy.”
10. “Bravery doesn’t excuse foolishness.”

And a bonus: 11. “– My grandmother says charms are for weaklings,” mumbled Neville. “Take Charms class,” McGonagall replied, “and I’ll drop Augusta a note reminding her that just because she failed her OWLs in Charms doesn’t mean the subject is useless.”