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Harry Potter (#2) and the Chamber of Secrets

...Harry missed his best friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. They, however, didn't seem to be missing him at all.
Chpt 1 (definition 1)

however = though (used to connect contrasting ideas)

...he seemed to be trying to give Harry a hint. Harry, however, was completely lost.
Chpt 2 (definition 1)

...and small explosions from Fred and George's bedroom were considered perfectly normal. What Harry found most unusual about life at Ron's, however, wasn't the talking mirror or the clanking ghoul: It was the fact that everybody there seemed to like him.
Chpt 4 (definition 1)

This, thought Harry, was surely the only way to travel.... Several uneventful hours later, however, Harry had to admit that some of the fun was wearing off.
Chpt 5 (definition 1)

"Well done, car —" The car, however, had reached the end of its tether.
Chpt 5 (definition 1)

"It's 'wattlebird,' " said Hermione impatiently, "but that's not the point." Her words were cut short, however, as the portrait of the fat lady swung open and there was a sudden storm of clapping.
Chpt 5 (definition 1)

Harry couldn't help it. He grinned, too. The next day, however, Harry barely grinned once.
Chpt 6 (definition 1)

...there was usually a large amount of earth on her clothes and her fingernails would have made Aunt Petunia faint. Gilderoy Lockhart, however, was immaculate in sweeping robes of turquoise, his golden hair shining under a perfectly positioned turquoise hat with gold trimming.
Chpt 6 (definition 1)

however = in contrast (used to connect contrasting ideas)

The Mandrake forms an essential part of most antidotes. It is also, however, dangerous.
Chpt 6 (definition 1)

however = though (used to connect contrasting ideas)

As our Mandrakes are only seedlings, their cries won't kill yet.... However, they will knock you out for several hours, and...
Chpt 6 (definition 1)

Nothing seemed to give Colin a bigger thrill than to say, "All right, Harry?" six or seven times a day and hear, "Hello, Colin," back, however exasperated Harry sounded when he said it.
Chpt 7 (definition 2) *

however = regardless of how

He, Ron, and Hermione were planning to visit Hagrid on Saturday morning. Harry, however, was shaken awake several hours earlier than he would have liked by Oliver Wood, Captain of the Gryffindor Quidditch team.
Chpt 7 (definition 1)

however = though (used to connect contrasting ideas)

It was most unlike Hagrid to criticize a Hogwarts' teacher, and Harry looked at him in surprise. Hermione, however, said in a voice somewhat higher than usual, "I think you're being a bit unfair."
Chpt 7 (definition 1)

however = in contrast (used to connect contrasting ideas)

Raindrops the size of bullets thundered on the castle windows for days on end.... Oliver Wood's enthusiasm for regular training sessions, however, was not dampened...
Chpt 8 (definition 1)

however = though (used to connect contrasting ideas)

"But you would think, wouldn't you," he erupted suddenly, pulling the letter back out of his pocket, "that getting hit forty-five times in the neck with a blunt axe would qualify you to join the Headless Hunt?" ... "However —" Nearly Headless Nick shook his letter open and read furiously: " 'We can only accept huntsmen whose heads have parted company with their bodies.' "
Chpt 8 (definition 1)

however = in spite of that

If I thought you'd read my private — not that it's mine — for a friend — be that as it may — however —
Chpt 8 (definition 1)

however = though (used to connect contrasting ideas)

Very well — go — and don't breathe a word — not that — however, if you didn't read — go now, I have to write up Peeves' report — go —
Chpt 8 (definition 1)

"Can we move? I feel sick," said Ron. They had barely turned around, however, when a little man swooped suddenly from under the table and came to a halt in midair before them.
Chpt 8 (definition 1)

"It's nearly time for my speech, I'd better go and warn the orchestra…… " The orchestra, however, stopped playing at that very moment.
Chpt 8 (definition 1)

"Please, sir, don't legends always have a basis in fact?" ... "However, the legend of which you speak is such a very sensational, even ludicrous tale —"
Chpt 9 (definition 1)

however = in spite of that

"But it's the best plan we've got, so full steam ahead, I say." However, while Hermione was checking that the coast was clear for them to leave the bathroom, Ron muttered to Harry, "It'll be a lot less hassle if you can just knock Malfoy off his broom tomorrow."
Chpt 10 (definition 1)

however = though (used to connect contrasting ideas)

If I had wanted to stop you it would have been only too easy — however, I felt it would be instructive to let them see ….
Chpt 11 (definition 1) *

He'd see Justin the next day in Herbology and he'd explain that.... By next morning, however, the snow that had begun in the night had turned into a blizzard so thick that the last Herbology lesson of the term was canceled:
Chpt 11 (definition 1)

...Dumbledore settled himself in the high chair behind the desk and fixed Harry with his penetrating, light-blue stare. Before Dumbledore could speak another word, however, the door of the office flew open with...
Chpt 12 (definition 1)

He was tired of people skirting around him in the corridors, as though he was about to sprout fangs or spit poison; tired of all the muttering, pointing, and hissing as he passed. Fred and George, however, found all this very funny.
Chpt 12 (definition 1)

however = in contrast (used to connect contrasting ideas)

"Ha!" said Ron excitedly. "There's one of them now!" The figure was emerging from a side room. As they hurried nearer, however, their hearts sank. It wasn't a Slytherin, it was Percy.
Chpt 12 (definition 1)

however = though (used to connect contrasting ideas)

"Well, it's not much use to you," said Ron. ... Harry, however, pocketed it.
Chpt 13 (definition 1)

however = nevertheless (used to connect contrasting ideas)

It didn't carry details of why it had been given to him.... However, they did find Riddle's name on an old Medal for Magical Merit, and on a list of old Head Boys.
Chpt 13 (definition 1)

however = though (used to connect contrasting ideas)

...through the doors to the entrance hall marched a dozen surly-looking dwarfs. Not just any dwarfs, however.
Chpt 13 (definition 1)

...Harry tried to escape. The dwarf, however, cut his way through the crowd by kicking people's shins, and reached him before he'd gone two paces.
Chpt 13 (definition 1)

All his other books were drenched in scarlet ink. The diary, however, was as clean as it had been before the ink bottle had smashed all over it.
Chpt 13 (definition 1)

...Harry barely had time for anything but Quidditch and homework. However, the training sessions were getting better...
Chpt 14 (definition 1)

Ron shook his head, wide-eyed. Hermione, however, clapped a hand to her forehead.
Chpt 14 (definition 1)

however = in contrast (used to connect contrasting ideas)

"If the governors want my removal, Lucius, I shall of course step aside--" ... "However," said Dumbledore, speaking very slowly and clearly so that none of them could miss a word, "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 always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it."
Chpt 14 (definition 1)

however = though (used to connect contrasting ideas)

...Harry found it very irksome. One person, however, seemed to be thoroughly enjoying the atmosphere of terror and suspicion.
Chpt 15 (definition 1)

Ron fell onto his bed without bothering to get undressed. Harry, however, didn't feel very sleepy.
Chpt 15 (definition 1)

however = in contrast (used to connect contrasting ideas)

There was an explosion of cheering. Harry looked over at the Slytherin table and wasn't at all surprised to see that Draco Malfoy hadn't joined in. Ron, however, was looking happier than he'd looked in days.
Chpt 16 (definition 1)

"A giant snake …. Someone would've seen…." Harry, however, pointed at the word Hermione had scribbled at the foot of the page. "Pipes," he said.
Chpt 16 (definition 1)

however = though (used to connect contrasting ideas)

...and both of them flung themselves on their daughter. Harry, however, was looking past them.
Chpt 18 (definition 1)

Harry got up and crossed to the door. He had just reached for the handle, however, when the door burst open so violently that it bounced back off the wall.
Chpt 18 (definition 1)

He held up the small black book with the large hole through the center, watching Mr. Malfoy closely. Harry, however, was watching Dobby.
Chpt 18 (definition 1)

however = in contrast (used to connect contrasting ideas)

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(1) (however as in: However, complications may...)
though (or another expression that connects contrasting ideas)

(Based on idea 1 we might not expect idea 2, but this is a way of saying that even though idea 1 exists, we still have idea 2. Synonyms include in spite of that, despite that, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, in contrastand but.)

(2) (however as in: However much she tried...)
to whatever degree (regardless of how much; or whatever unspecified amount)