Both Uses of
grievous
in
Harry Potter (#2) and the Chamber of Secrets
- Oh, no, sir, no … Dobby will have to punish himself most grievously for coming to see you, sir.
p. 14.6 *grievously = seriously (badly)
- Better sent home, grievously injured, than remain here sir!
p. 177.8grievously = badly (seriously)
Definition:
very serious; or very bad; or causing grief