OOP:Favorite Lines...

[Geoff Bannister]

No: HPFGUIDX 87540

Geoff:
I am far from being a Snape fan, but I suddenly remembered yesterday 
that there is one place in OOTP where he did make me laugh out 
loud....

"'Padfoot?' cried Professor Umbridge, looking eagerly from Harry to 
Snape. 'What is Padfoot? 'Where what is hidden? What does he mean, 
Snape?'
Sanpe looked round at Harry. His face was inscrutable. Harry could 
not tell whether he understood or not but he did not dare speak more 
plainly in front of Umbridge.
'I have no idea,' said Snape coldly. 'Potter, when I want nonsense 
shouted at me, I shall give you a Babbling Beverage. And Crabbe, 
loosen your hold a little. If Longbottom suffocates, it will mean a 
lot of tedious paperwork and I am afraid I shall have to mention it 
on your reference if ever you apply for a job.'"

(OOTP "Out of the fire" p.657 UK edition)

Snape is so deadpan. I love the "if" in his comment to Crabbe. Also, 
interestingly, DJU refers to him as just "Snape" - eagerness 
overcoming politeness?