WORDS:

Tyke: a young person of either sex.

Pumpkin: can be used to refer to young children, equivalent to "dear", "honey".
Blasted: intensifier, like "damned", "darned".
To wager: to bet.
Witchcraft: the art of sorcery.
Wizardry: exceptional creative ability.
Rubbish: waste, crap.
Outrage: similar to "scandal".
Pewter cauldron: caldeir�o de peltre/estanho.
Alley: a narrow street with walls on both sides.
Quill: pen made from bird's feather.
Withdrawal: the act of withdrawing money.
Bank vault: big safe from banks.
Codswallop: nonsense.
Reckon: expect to be true, believe.
Blimey: used to express surprise.
Wicked: slang, expression of enthusiasm.
Trolley: tram, cable car, or the handcar used to carry groceries in supermarkets.
Mellow: unhurried and relaxed.
Robe: a kind of loose garment.
To sort: classify.
Newitched: under a spell.
Mental: afected by a disorder in the mind.
Feast: a cerimonial dinner party.
Dismal: grim, dark.
Headless: without head.
To fancy: to like.
Common room: sitting room, living room.
Assessment: similar to "judgement".
Incantation: spell made of words.
Bewitch: make someone love, be enamoured with someone.
Ensnare: take in a trap.
Stopper: a blockage.
Asphodel: a kind of plant.
Wormwood: a king of plant.
Bezoar: a king of mass found trapped in the stomach.
Borrow: get temporarily.
Grip: hold fast and firmly.
Hover: levitate.
Seeker: the athlete responsible for catching the golden snitch.
Beaters: the athletes responsible for hitting balls with sticks.
Spooky: skittish, frightening.
Expelled: foreced to go away.
Sort out: arrange, organize, classify, make free from confusion.
Hoop: a circle, like the one where players are supposed to send the balls through,
in quidditch.
Bludger: balls used to hit the opponents.
Quaffle: ball used to score points.
Rudimentary: fundamental, basic.
Swish: smooth movement in curve.
Flick: a short stroke.
Prefect: a chief officer.
Booger: dirt inside the nose.
Sheer: absolute.
Diversion: recreation or something to attract attention to a certain thing, a
distraction.
Limp: walk with dificulty, with the legs making different movements.
Broom: used for cleaning.
Broomstick: used by witches for flying.
Jinx: an evil spell, a curse.
Irishman: a man from Ireland.
Meddle: intrude on other people's affairs.
Cloak: used to cover or conceal, Harry uses an invisibility cloak.
Fiend: monster, inhuman and cruel person, supernatural being.
Loyalty: meaning "support", can be plural, loyalties.
Head-boy: a senior student in an institution who represents it in official
ocasions.
Dwell: spend most of one's life in something. "Don't dwell in your childhood, move
on and grow!"
Frightful: frightening, scary, shocking.
Snore: to produce noise because of an incorrect way of breathing during sleep.
Pawn: the "peon" of chess, the least important chess pieces.
Owlery: place where the owls remain in Hogwarts.
Cleverness: smartness.
Stutter: speak with pauses and repeating words or syllables.
Dolt: a person who is not very bright.
Hiya: hi, hello.
Trunk: luggage.
Pigeon: dove.
Jumper: a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body.
Raid: invade a territory, make a surprise invasion or attack.
Atop: on the top of.
Lad: a boy or man, felow.
Fastidious: exacting.
Gutter pipe: pipe around the roof that collect rain water.
Wearisome: dull, tedious.
Manky: niferior, worthless, dirty.
Blimey: used to express surpise.
Boast: show off.
Licorice: a kind of plant.
Faint-hearted: lacking convidence or courage.
Due: suitable, expected in the circunstances.
Lightly: to do something lightly is to do it without good reason.
Malcontent: rebellious.
Codger: eccentric, grumpy or old-fashioned old man.
Scores: a large number, amount.
Bidding: command.
Dodge: a deceitful scheme.
Dimwit: stupid and incompetent person.
Hoist: lift, raise.
Chalice: goblet, calix.
Hoodwink: deceive, trick.
Accommodate: agree, accept.
Rosy: pink or having hope.
To tick: to motivate.
Rabid: enthusiastic.
Cupboard: a small room used to store objects.
Dizzy: mentally confuzed, having a whriling feeling.
Foul: offensive.
Git: a despicable person.
Sawdust: thin particles of wood by sawing wood.
Flutter: a small bet.
Stirring: agitating a liquid or rouse to emotion.
Sod: a despicable person.
Caught on: understand.
Distraught: deeply agitated especially from emotion.
Bonbon: a candy that usually has a centre of fondant, fruit or nuts coated in
chocolate.
Parcel: packet.
G: inspiring horror, shocking.
Robe: cloak.
Yule: period from Dec/24 to Jan/06.
Inception: origin.
Frivolity: something of little importance.
Besmirch: attack the good reputation of something of someone.
Babbling: produce sounds like the ones of a baby.
Bumbling: a person who lacks movement skills.
Swan: a kind of bird.
Slumber: sleep.
Lordly: behaving like a lord.
Prance: walk in such a way that impresses others.
Blimey: used to express surprise.
Dresser: chest of drawers.
OI: oy, hey, excuse me.
Spotted: caught sight.
Dodgy: of doubtful quality or legality.
Dashing: marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners.
Spoil: make a mess, destroy.
Mermaid.
Merman.
Merpeople.
Riddle: solve a problem.
Turnip: a kind of plant.
Gillyweed: fictional plant of the series.
Lad: boy or man.
Lady: girl or woman.
Hooray: a victory cheer.
Downfall: Voldemort's downfall, the moment when he figuratively "fell".
Attaboy: expression to stimulate, encourage and praise people.
Oblige: force, obligate, compel.
Fierce: marked by having a lot of energy.
Flout: disrespect the rules.
Bylaw: a rule created by an organization.
Earmuff: protection for the ears to keep them warm.
Neglect: carelessness, omit, leave something undone.
Grasp: hold firmly.
Howl: roar, loud cry.
Banshee: a soul that wanders around.
Whilst: while.
Pixie: faries which are somehow mischiveous.
Devilishly: in a evil manner.
Nip: press between the fingers.
Pitch: field.
Slug: any of various terrestrial gastropods having an elongated slimy body and no
external shell.
Fickle: volatile.
Drowsy: half asleep.
Spooky: strange and frightening.
Rip: tear violently.
Beware: be on guard, cautious.
Goblet: fancy cup normally used to serve wine or champagne.
Purge: rid of impuries.
Lavatory: bathroom.
Enlighten: explain, make understand.
Spoprtinglt: in a sporting manner.
Matchbox: a box containing matches.
Charm: spell.
Egg: can mean to cause to act, incite someone to do something.
Sherbet: a powder that is eaten as a sweet, a frozen food made with water, fruit,
sugar, and milk, similar to ice cream.
U-bend: curve of water pipes forming a letter "u".
Wee bit: little bit.
Culprit: someone who perpetrate wrongdoing.
"Sush!": "silence!"
Midst: a place surrounded by many other things.
Jammed: stuck and impossible to move.
Snatch: grasp, abduct.
Fraud: intentional deception.
Distraught: deeply agitated epecially from emotion, so upset and worried that you
cannot think clearly.
Fret: worry, be agitated.
Mangled: damaged, injured.
Backfire: come back to the originator, it has the opposite intended effect.
Shift: move slightly.
Trance: a state in which you behave as if you were asleep but are still able to
hear and understand what is said to you, hypnotized.
To frame: to blame a person for something.
To fashion: to create, elaborate, make.
Sorcerer.
Gamekeeper: Hagrid is a gamekeeper, a person employed to take care of game and
wildlife.
Resourcefulness: the quality of being able to cope with difficult situations.
Meddlesome: intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner.
Ruddy: almosot red, crimson.
Ungrateful: not being grateful.
Nosh: snack.
Fry-up: a meal, a fried food.
Brandy: conhaque.
Smirk: to smile in an unpleasant way that shows that you are pleased by someone
else's bad luck or think you are better than other people.
Cane: stick used to hit students as punishment.
Namby-pamby: sentimental, weak, unrealistic.
Wishy-washy: weak in willpower, vitality.
Fuss: worry unnecessarily.
Grip: hold fast or firmly.
Stranded: unable to move from the place where he is.
Double-decker: a tall bus with to levels, typical of London.
Underage: younger than the legal age when you are allowed to do something.
Tea cozy: a padded cloth�covering to keep a teapot warm.
Dung Beedle: any of numerous beetles that roll balls of dung on which they feed and
in which they lay eggs.
Bloke: boy, man.
Divulge: make known, inform.
Murderous: adjective for a person ho kills others, "muderous thugs".
Raving: declaiming wildly.
Befuddle: be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly, make
stupid with alcohol.
Grim: not to be placeted, inspiring horror.
Omen: a sign of something about to happen, normally important or bad.
Woolly: confused.
Chattering: people talking.
Stroke: to touch lightly.
Wimp: whisy-washy, lacking confidence.
Witty: humorous.
Oaf: awkard stupid person.
Not only she was a singularly gifted which, she was also a kind woman.
Glide: slide.
Foul: highly offensive.
Wrench: a metal tool that you use for turning.
Weasel: a treacherous or sneaky person.
To trail: follow, chase, go after, linger behind.
"Patronus charm": not "Patronus spell".
Nasty: awful, filthy.
Rubish: bullshit.
Bloodthirsty: desering blood.
To sack: to fire from job or to invade, rob and destroy "The barbarians sacked
Rome."
Tapdance: dance hitting he feet on the floor so as to produce sound which has to
follow or form music.
Strut: to walk proudly with your head high and your chest pushed forwards, showing
that you think you are important.
Parchment: paper used in the film as well as the ones used in ancient Egypt.
Astounded: amazed, astonished, surprised.
Keen mind: very good mind.
Flicker: the act of moving back and forth.
Endure: bear, stand, persist, put up with something or somebody unpleasant.
Twinge: a sharp feeling.
Flea: little insect able to jump, tipically found in dirty dogs.
Flobberworm: a kind of snail.
Topmost: nearest to the top of something.
Chime: the sound produced by bells.
Gashtly: grim, macabre, horrific, horrible.
Ferret: musteline�mammal of prairie regions of United�States; nearly extinct.
Conjure: Summon into action or bring into existence, often as�if by magic
Miserable: unhappy.
Moan: complain.
Loopy: insane, strange, eccentric.
Picky: ????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Dulcet: sweet.
Smear: attack the reputation of someone and make it dirty.
Warped: similar to twisted.
Manner: can be "kind".
Daft: insane, strange, eccentric, stupid.
Hearing: (law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken�for the
purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on�that
evidence.
Odds: the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring.
Mount: prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or
performance.
Quill: a pen made of bird's feather.
Teensy: very small.
Decree: a law binding command.
Gargoyle: a spout that terminates in a grotesquely carved figure of a person or
animal.
Nutter: a person who is regarded as eccentric or mad.
Spot: a specific point, place.
Tosspot: irritating, ridiculous, stupid.
Modest: humble.
Henceforth: from now on.
Disbanded: cause to break up or cease to function.
It is a wizard's bread and butter: the basics of a wizard.
Unhge: disturbe in mind, make uneasy, cause to be worried.
Bile: a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will.
Snag: point, situation, problem????????????????????????????????
Riled: impatient, bothered.
Bufoob: ?????????????????????????????????????????????????
Swine: ??????????????????????????????????????????????????
Infant: baby.
Vindicate: show to be right providing justification or proof.
Vindicated: freed from accusation, no longer guilt.
"Hogwarts headmaster reinstated": brought back, restored to previous post.
Tosser: stupid.
Loo: restroom, bathroom.
Unequivocally: in an ambiguous manner.
Wondrous: tremendous, wonderful.
Truthfully: with truth.
Nosy: curious, snoopy.
Slither: slide.
Fuzzy: confused.
Mint.
Peppermint.
Spearmint.
Commence: begin, start.
Vial: a small bottle, normally containing some drug, especially if the liquid drug
is supposed to be taken from the vial by the use of a needle.
Vile: despicable.
Binding: the protective�covering on the front, back, and spine of a book.
Sledge: a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for
transportation over snow.
Chum: buddy, pal, partner, friend, colleague, mate.
Git: a despicable person.
Snog: kiss, osculate, buss.
Wrappings: the covering in which something is wrapped, an enveloping bandage.
Snap: separate or cause to separate abruptly.
Sandglass: hourglass, a kind of clock with sand inside, it takes 60 minutes for the
sand to go from one portion of the clock to the other.
Albeit: even though.
Tryouts: a trial of something, a test, a train, like for a match.
Smuggle: import or export.
To powder: to apply powder, as a cosmetic, a makeup.
Minx: a seductive woman.
To gatecrash: to enter uninvited.
Hex: curse, an evil spell.
Tamper: falsify, play around.
Strive: strain, attempt.
Daft: insane.
Limbo: disregarded, forgotten.
Boggled: flabbergasted.
Counterproductive: not productive.
Unnerve: disturb.
Pincer: a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods.
Prime: first in a rank or degree.
Arachnid.
Solace: comfort in a difficult situation.
Wee: very small.
Mawkish: excessively emotional.
Unfailing: without failures.
Dawdlin: proceed slowly.
Citizenry: the body of citizens of a state or country, people, citizens.
Hisses fricative sound.
Hideous: horrific, repulsive.
Bequest: legacy.
Twig: a small branch.
Rejoice: feel happiness or joy.
Stag: the animal of Harry's patronus.
Snatcher: a thief.
A winding road: with curves, twists.
Thrice: three times.
Cellar: basement.
Convey: transport, carry, bring.
Folly: follishness, stupidity.
To man: take charge of a certain job, occupy a certain workplace, provide with
workers.
Prat: a stupid and ridiculous person or the fleshy part of the ebody wherer we sit
in.
Numpty: idiot.
Doe: a female deer.

EXPRESSIONS:

Right you are, Harry.

Let go of me: let me go.
Dry up: cause moisture to dry away or be quiet, go away.
Prune: a dried plum or someone who does not allow others to have fun.
Get landed with: to be burdened with something undesirable.
To be off: go away.
Bless my soul: an expression of surprise.
Bits and bobs: small things or many different types of little jobs,
"I haven't any money", instead of "I don't have any money."
"Best stay close", instead of "You'd better stay close".
Run along: said to chilldren to tell them to go away.
"No matter", instead of "It doesn't matter".
"Not to worry", instead of "don't worry".
Rotten luck: bad luck.
"Hang around": be about.
Holy cricket: oh my God!
Hand-me-down object: handed down to one person after being used and discarded by
another, not brand new.
Out of bounds: not to be entered.
"What's": can be an informal and colloquial abbreviation of "What does".
"Have a nice summer?" instead of "Did you have a nice summer?"
To do something with feeling: to do it with will, desire.
The quidditch professor told the students to kick off from the ground hard.
Hospital wing: where students are treated in case of injuries or illnesses.
"Bit beyond your reach?" instead of "A bit beyond your reach?"
I will knock you off your broom.
Nice going, Harry. After catching Neville's remembrall.
To be done for: when one sees him or herself in such situation that there is no
solution to solve a problem.
With me so far?: Do you follow/understand me so far?
Dumb luck: beginner's luck.
Go on: come on.
"Bit early", instead of "It is a bit early".
Cast a spell: to send a spell forth.
Waste away: to gradually get thinner and weaker, in a way that it unhealthy.
"It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live."
Light reading: reading which is not considered too demanding or intellectual.
In a fit state: in the right mental of physical condition to do something.
To be still on about something: to be still thinking or studying something.
A sorry lot: a sad group or set.
Pull together: assemble to get together.
Nighty-night: good night, usually said when it is late into the night.
Live off: to make a living out of something of someone that provides food or money.
Speak for yourself.
Someone is going to try and steal it.
Ouch! You stand on my foot all the time!
Token: something serving as a sign of something else.
Alas: by bad luck.
Earwax: wax from ears.
Peril: danger.
Stand to: block passage, do let someone do something.
"Too right you will", instead of "You are too right that you will do as you say".
What the devil are you doing?: What the f*** are you doing?
Punch line: the point of a joke or humorous story.
"You best hope I don't do it", instead of "You'd better hope I don't do it".
"Time for a spot of breakfast", insteead of "time for breakfast".
To miss a trick: not to fail to notice something.
Mind your head: carerful with your head.
"Not lost are you?", instead of "You are not lost, are you?"
Now now: interjection of rebuke.
Rebuke: censure severely or angrily.
To impress something on/upon somebody: to make someone understand or be familiar
with the importance or value of something.
It is codswallop to boot: in addition to that, it is nonsense.
Great Scott: oh gosh!, oh God!
I'll give you three guesses: I want you to guess something that is obvious.
"To be thick": can mean "to be smart".
"Mind you": "to let you know", "just so you know".
To be through with him: to finish him.
"Never fear", instead of "don't fear".
"It would have been only too easy": "only" intensifies "too".
"You wish": rude way of telling someone he or she wishes something unlikely to come
true.
"What are you playing at?": "what do you think you are doing?", "what the hell?"
Mark my words: strong believe in what I say, bet on it.
Pig out: eat too much without manners.
Hush up: cover an error, make it quiet, hide it.
"Come on in", instead of "Come in".
Pot of tea.
"Why is it no one is dead?", intead of "Why isn't anyone dead?"
Doze off: fall asleep.
To have a heart of a lion: to be brave, bold, courageous, daring, stalwart.
"She is alive, but only just": "only just" means by a small degree, amount.
Drive out: forced to go away.
"So this is what Dumbledore send his great defender", insead of "... sends to his
great defender".
"It is fitting that you both reserve awards."
See fit: decide to do something, deem appropriate.
"You lost me my servant!", instead of "You made me lose my servant!"
"Also, in light of the recent events..."
"You have been dumped into my doorstep."
"I've been beaten loads of times", instead of "lots of times".
Have a bumpy ride: have a difficult time.
"Him, I've heard of", intead of "I've heard of him".
"He is capable of seeing to your horses", insteadf of "He is capable of taking care
of your horses".
Mad as a hatter: irrational, completely mad.
"The devil with Barty and his rules!": ignore Barty and his rules.
Offer up: offer.
Piss off: to irritate, cause annoyance, or, get out of here.
Me, myself and I.
"Who is feeling up to sharing?", instead of "Who is up to be interviewd?"
"A boy of 12", instead of "a 12-year-old boy".
Smart money: money that is invested by investors who know a lot about what they are
doing.
Go back to your knitting: go back to your own stuff.
Listen in: listen.
Bark mad: ????????????????????????????????
Put your best foot forward: ????????????????????
"Neve gonna let him forget this, are you?", isntead of "Neve gonna let him forget
this, shall you?.
"She broke me da's heart", instead of "... my da's heart".
"Murder me", insteasd of "kill me".
Boogie down: ?????????????????????????????????
Pluck up the courage: become courageous, find the courage within your self to do
somehting.
Last resort: last solution, option, alternative.
"I'm scared for you", instead of "I'm scared about you".
"You got by the dragon mostly on nerve."
Tip off: give a tip, some help or piece of information or advise.
Mull over: think depply about a subject over a period of time.
"Kicked the habit": ?????????????????????
"He could do with a good night's sleep", instead of "a good night's sleep would be
important."
"Each champion need only find the treasure", instead of "... need only to find ..."
"You are not trying to lure Potter into an internship, are we?", instead of "You
are not trying to lure Potter into an internship, are you?"
"The liquor is wee a bit sharp": not so smooth to drink due to its alcohol.
Long face: if you have a long face you look sad.
"What he's got to do with me?", instead of "What does he have to do with me?"
Shove off: shove along, blow, leave, go.
Pass out: faint, black out.
Wonky: turned, twisted to one side.
"He's been sighted", instead of "He's been seen".
"Who is to say he won't do it again?", instead of "Who would say he won't do it
again?".
"Wand at the ready!", instead of "Wand ready!" or "Prepare your wand!".
Keep your nerve: keep calm, steady.
"Should your behavior reflect poorly on the school, that privilege shall not be
extended again."
"Dementors are amongst the foulest creatures to walk this earth", instead of "...
walk on earth".
"They feed on feeling."
Pipe down: become quiet or quieter.
Scared/frightened out of one's wits: very scared.
A lump of a boy: a short boy.
"Sirius Black may not have put his hands to the Potters", instead of "... put his
hands on the Potters".
"I think your father would be proud, and that is saying something", instead of "...
and that means a lot".
"- Your cat killed him! - Did not!", instead of "... - It didn't".
To set great store: to consider to be of great importance.
"I will not cover up for you again": cover up: protect a person from a difficult
situation taking him or her out of it.
Cleave: come or be in close contact, stick.
Rot: break down, become physically weak.
Spilt: a liquid substance flow from a container.
Loathsome: causing or able to cause nausea.
Hereinafter: from now on, in a subsequent part of this document, statement or
matter etc.
Hunch: suspicion.
Shriek: sharp cry.
Ragged: wearing rags, torn clothes.
"I did my waiting!": I have waited already.
Chop it up / Chop it: have a conversation.
To fix something in a hartbeat: rapidly.
Chop off: amputate.
"Sorry, Ron, but seeing as you can't walk, we'll have to leave you behind."
"I expet you tired of hearing this", instead of "I expect you to be tired of
hearing this."
"Off you get", instead of "get off".
"Go yumpy": go crazy, mad, insane, nuts.
"In you go, son", instead of "go in, son" or "get in, son".
To hold dear: to give value, regard highly.
"Anybody for Daily Prophet?", intead of "Anybody interested in buying Daily
Prophet?"
See off: attend someone's departure or the end of something.
Nutter: eccetric, mad.
Prune: cultivate.
Waffle: talk or write at�length in a vague and uninteresting way.
"Me mum didn't me to come back this year", nstead of "My mum ...".
Have a go: ,ake an attempt at something.
Cedric Diggory dropped dead on his own accord?: he dropped dead becaused he wanted
so?
Sink in: become clear or pass through.
"Away wih you!", instead of "Get away", "Go away" or "Piss of".
"You sent for me", instead of "You called me".
"The Dark Lord knows not", instead of "... does not know."
"For neither can live while the other survives", instead of "because neither can
live ...".
Itti, bitty, baby:
Mon lost it: "to lose it" means to lose control of one's emotions.
Run along: go away.
"Very best of evenings to you all", instead of "Good evening."
Pip-pip: ??????????????????????????????????????????????????
Wear off: deteriorate.
"Shut it", instead of "shut up".
"What are you playing at?": "what are you plotting?", "what are you up to?"
"- Would you like something to eat? - No thanks. On second thoughts...", instead of
"actually", "well, in fact I would".
Chapped lips: dehydrated lips due to cold.
"I will take your word for it", instead of "I believe you".
Take someone's toll: ????????????????????????????????????????
I have to go and vomit.
"I fancied paying him a visit", instead of "I am going to visit him".
"By all means, come along, sir", instead of "Well, then, come with me/follow me".
"seriously misunderstood creatures, spiders are", intead of "Spiders are seriously
misunderstood creatures".
Linger on: remain.
"We're all on a bit of a tight schedule", instead of "in a hurry".
"What say you, Pius", instead of "What do you say, Pius?".
It sets my teeth on edge: to irritate someone's nerves, get on someone's nerves.
It will put up a fight.
For good measure: in addition.
To put stock in: if you put stock in something that someone says or does, you have
a high opinion of it: "He's been wrong before, so I don't put much stock in what he
says any more."
"I'm sure you will understand given the current climate", instead of "... current
situation / context".
Hacked off: annoyed, pissed off.

GRAMMAR DOUBTS TO BE INVESTIGATED:

"We are going to find bits and bobs for doing wizardry."
In, into, on, onto.