All 8 Uses of
decoy
in
Harry Potter (#7) and the Deathly Hallows
- Our only chance is to use decoys.†
Chpt 4 *
- "Robes," she said under her breath, acknowledging their presence with a nervous nod and continuing to poke around in her beaded bag, "Polyjuice Potion … Invisibility Cloak … Decoy Detonators … You should each take a couple just in case … Puking Pastilles, Nosebleed Norgat, Extendable Ears …"†
Chpt 12
- Crouching down beneath the Cloak, he placed the Decoy Detonator on the ground.†
Chpt 13
- Harry took a look through it and saw that they were all still gathered around the Decoy Detonator.†
Chpt 13
- The pamphlet-makers were still clustered around the remains of the Decoy Detonator, which continued to hoot feebly as it smoked.†
Chpt 13
- His mind grappled with possibilities as he crept down them: He still had a couple of Decoy Detonators, but perhaps it would be better to simply knock on the courtroom door, enter as Runcorn, and ask for a quick word with Mafalda?†
Chpt 13
- However, you must plant the idea of decoys; that, I think, ought to ensure Harry's safety.†
Chpt 33
- "You will suggest to the Order of the Phoenix," Snape murmured, "that they use decoys.†
Chpt 33
Definition:
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(decoy) someone or something used for trickery -- especially to lure