All 3 Uses of
pretext
in
Harry Potter (#7) and the Deathly Hallows
- Can't think of a pretext to keep them?†
Chpt 7 *
- That's their pretext for going after you.†
Chpt 11
- Hermione allowed Travers to step ahead of her on the pretext of explaining features of the hall to Ron.†
Chpt 26
Definition:
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(pretext) a false reason presented to hide the real reason for doing something