Humor in Harry Potter

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> Joey:
> 
> Well, I agree. I think JKR's humour is brilliant and, in fact, is one main reason why I continue to read the books. :-) 
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> sartoris22:
> 
> Me too. Your list reminds me of some of my favorite comic moments such as George and Fred mocking Percy by pompously greeting Harry--"Harry! How spiffing to see you." 
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Or Mr. Weasley's intitial enthusiasm about the boys using the flying car to rescue Harry. 
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Even Percy is comic as he toadies up to power or tries to make himself important as he does when he talks about checking cauldrons for regulation thickness. 

Joey:

My favourites too! :-)

Another one that came to my mind:

* Madam Pomfrey telling Harry to remain in bed after an accident in Quidditch because killing McLaggen would come "under the category of over-exertion" [HBP, I think]

> sartoris22:
Rowling is really a deft hand at humor.As Ron might say, bloody brilliant!

Joey:

:-)

I also like the way she describes some human emotions or traits using a humourous approach. Some examples that come to my mind at the moment (not quoted as-is): 

* When Lockhart says they can ask Snape to whip up a love potion, Snape looked as though anyone who asks him for a love potion would be force-fed poison.

* Draco Malfoy can make Dudley look like a kind, sensitive boy.

* It was remarkable that he (Lockhart) showed all his teeth even he wasn't talking

* Harry thinking that Luna has a "permanently surprised look" on her face because of the shape (?) of her eyebrows

* Harry saying "Wangobalwime" to Cho when he tries to ask her out for the first time (GoF)

Cheers,
~Joey :-)