Real Wizards Apologized 100 Times? (WAS Sorry?)

[Cindy C. <cindysphynx@comcast.net>]

No: HPFGUIDX 49975

Arcum calculated:

> Well, I decided to approach it statistically, out of curiosity, and
> searched the first four books for the word "sorry". So far, the 
>word sorry has actually been spoken in the books 100 times (Only 
>counting in actual dialogue), and 34 of those times it was spoken 
>by Harry, making him by far the most likely to be the one quoted. 
> 
> Hermione comes second, with 7 times. And Ron & Hagrid tie for third
> with 6 each. Interestingly, Draco comes in for 4th place, having 
>said sorry 4 times, and not meant it once...


Oh, this is interesting.  I had figured that the only true apologies 
in HP were when Hermione apologizes to Ron about Scabbers, when 
Avery begs forgiveness of Voldemort, and when Lupin and Sirius 
exchange apologies in the Shack.

Arcum, can you give a few examples of when wizards say "Sorry" as a 
true apology?  I know, I know, I could figure this out for myself, 
but I'm hoping that you'll share.  ;-)

Cindy -- wondering if it might be more accurate to say "Real Wizards 
Apologize Way Too Much"