Both Uses of
flourish
in
Harry Potter (#4) and the Goblet of Fire
- Mr. Weasley and Mr. Malfoy looked at each other and Harry vividly recalled the last time they had come face-to-face: It had been in Flourish and Blotts' bookshop, and they had had a fight.†
Chpt 8 *
- Malfoy straightened the paper with a flourish and read on: Arnold Weasley, who was charged with possession of a flying car two years ago, was yesterday involved in a tussle with several Muggle law-keepers ("policemen") over a number of highly aggressive dustbins.†
Chpt 13
Definition:
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(flourish as in: the business is flourishing) to thrive (grow or develop well)