All 3 Uses of
furtive
in
Harry Potter (#6) and the Half-Blood Prince
- He shot a furtive look at Harry, then crossed to the fire and turned his back on it, warming his wide behind.†
Chpt 4
- A long way along the table Hermione was sitting alone, playing with her stew. Harry noticed Ron looking at her furtively.
Chpt 15 *furtively = in a way intended to escape notice
- Everybody looked around furtively, to check that everyone else was staring into their hoop, then hastily did as they were told.†
Chpt 18
Definition:
-
(furtive) taking pains to avoid being observed
or:
in a manner indicating nervousness (being cautious or appearing suspicious)