All 6 Uses of
on the other hand
in
Harry Potter (#2) and the Chamber of Secrets
- Uncle Vernon was large and neckless, with an enormous black mustache; Aunt Petunia was horse-faced and bony; Dudley was blond, pink, and porky. Harry, on the other hand, was small and skinny, with brilliant green eyes and jet-black hair that was always untidy.†
Chpt 1
- There was a slight stiffness in the way she said "Morning," which told Harry that she was still disapproving of the way they had arrived. Neville Longbottom, on the other hand, greeted them cheerfully.†
Chpt 6 *
- Ron was now staring at Lockhart with an expression of disbelief on his face; Seamus Finnigan and Dean Thomas, who were sitting in front, were shaking with silent laughter. Hermione, on the other hand, was listening to Lockhart with rapt attention and gave a start when he mentioned her name.†
Chpt 6
- On the one hand, Tom Riddle, poor but brilliant, parentless but so brave, school prefect, model student … on the other hand, big, blundering Hagrid, in trouble every other week, trying to raise werewolf cubs under his bed, sneaking off to the Forbidden Forest to wrestle trolls ….†
Chpt 17
- On the other hand, I would advise you, Lucius, not to go giving out any more of Lord Voldemort's old school things.†
Chpt 18
- ...he looked resentful and sulky. On the other hand, Ginny Weasley was perfectly happy again.†
Chpt 18
Definition:
-
(on the other hand) from another point of view; or in a way that is different (a phrase used to introduce a different perspective or idea)