All 6 Uses of
grave
in
Harry Potter (#5) and the Order of the Phoenix
- 'I… I think I do see something… something that concerns you… why, I sense something… something dark… some grave peril…'†
Chpt 15
- I am afraid… I am afraid that you are in grave danger!†
Chpt 15
- Half of him wanted to tell Ron and Hermione what had just happened, but the other half wanted to take the secret with him to the grave.†
Chpt 21
- You are to give him the message that Arthur Weasley has been gravely injured and that his wife, children and Harry Potter will be arriving at his house shortly.†
Chpt 22 *
- It was a different story there: Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall were deep in conversation, both looking extremely grave.†
Chpt 25
- 'Nothing at all, Cornelius,' said Dumbledore gravely, inclining his head.†
Chpt 27
Definition:
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(grave as in: Her manner was grave.) serious and/or solemnThe exact meaning of this sense of grave can depend upon its context. For example:
- "This is a grave problem," or "a situation of the utmost gravity." -- important, dangerous, or causing worry
- "She was in a grave mood upon returning from the funeral." -- sad or solemn
- "She looked me in the eye and gravely promised." -- in a sincere and serious manner