All 5 Uses of
shrewd
in
Harry Potter (#6) and the Half-Blood Prince
- There was an immediate impression of shrewdness and toughness; the Prime Minister thought he understood why the Wizarding community preferred Scrimgeour to Fudge as a leader in these dangerous times.†
Chpt 1
- Dumbledore suggested shrewdly.†
Chpt 3 *
- Slughorn turned on Dumbledore, his expression shrewd.†
Chpt 4
- Harry looked at her shrewdly.†
Chpt 15
- Scrimgeour stopped too, leaned on his stick and stared at Harry, his expression shrewd now.†
Chpt 30
Definition:
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(shrewd) smart -- especially in negotiating with people (may infer underhanded dealings)