However, you will find that I will only truly have left this school when none here are loyal to me. You will also find that help will be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it.

“I hate being poor.”

“And you could ask your parents if they know who Flamel is,” said Ron. “It’d be …”

“Oh, he’ll try, I’m sure. . . . The usual empty words, the usual slithering out …”

“Excuse me, are you the imprint of a departed soul?”