All 50 Uses of
however
in
Harry Potter (#6) and the Half-Blood Prince
- However, a voice responded at once, a crisp, decisive voice that sounded as though it were reading a prepared statement.
Chpt 1 (definition 1)however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- To the Prime Minister's dismay, however, the portrait had proved impossible to remove.
Chpt 1 (definition 1)
- However, he had trained himself not to look at the picture very much, and always to tell himself firmly that his eyes were playing tricks on him when anything like this happened.
Chpt 1 (definition 1)
- It was, however, eclipsed almost immediately by a glow of smugness at the thought that, deficient though he himself might be in the area of materializing out of fireplaces, there had never been a murder in any of the government departments under his charge…
Chpt 1 (definition 1)
- I am pleased to say, however, that Dumbledore is growing old.
Chpt 2 (definition 1)
- Bellatrix, however, let out a cackle of triumphant laughter.
Chpt 2 (definition 1)
- However, let us assume that you have invited me warmly into your house.
Chpt 3 (definition 1)
- We have, however, vacated the building temporarily.
Chpt 3 (definition 1)
- However miserable he has been here, however unwelcome, however badly treated, you have at least, grudgingly, allowed him houseroom.
Chpt 3 (definition 2) *however = regardless of how
- However miserable he has been here, however unwelcome, however badly treated, you have at least, grudgingly, allowed him houseroom.
Chpt 3 (definition 2)
- However miserable he has been here, however unwelcome, however badly treated, you have at least, grudgingly, allowed him houseroom.
Chpt 3 (definition 2)
- Uncle Vernon looked as though he had something stuck in his throat; Aunt Petunia, however, was oddly flushed.
Chpt 3 (definition 1)however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- However, I would like you to bring your Invisibility Cloak… just in case.
Chpt 3 (definition 1)
- Dumbledore, however, seemed completely relaxed.
Chpt 4 (definition 1)
- However, I do not think you need worry about being attacked tonight.
Chpt 4 (definition 1)
- Inferi have not been seen for a long time, however, not since Voldemort was last powerful… He killed enough people to make an army of them, of course.
Chpt 4 (definition 1)
- It is true, however, that many have guessed, correctly, that Voldemort sent his Death Eaters to steal a prophecy, and that the prophecy concerned you.
Chpt 4 (definition 1)
- However, it would be poor repayment if you risked your neck while staying with them.
Chpt 4 (definition 1)
- To his slight annoyance, however, neither Ron nor Hermione seemed quite as curious about Malfoy's activities as he was; or at least, they seemed to get bored of discussing it after a few days.
Chpt 7 (definition 1)
- Before he could respond, however, there was a disturbance outside their compartment door; a group of fourth-year girls was whispering and giggling together on the other side of the glass.
Chpt 7 (definition 1)
- This idea, however, came to nothing: The corridors, which were packed with people on the lookout for the lunch trolley, were impossible to negotiate while wearing the cloak.
Chpt 7 (definition 1)
- As though he had read Harry's mind, however, Snape said, "No cloak."
Chpt 8 (definition 1)
- It was all a shimmering blur to Harry, however, who walked so fast that he was passing the Hufflepuff table before people really started to stare, and by the time they were standing up to get a good look at him, he had spotted Ron and Hermione, sped along the benches toward them, and forced his way in between them.
Chpt 8 (definition 1)
- I have assured the spirit community that I will not pester you for information, however.†
Chpt 8 (definition 1)
- I urge you, therefore, to abide by any security restrictions that you teachers might impose upon you, however irksome you might find them — in particular, the rule that you are not to be out of after hours.†
Chpt 8 *
- With what Harry considered pure pigheadedness, however, Ron was unimpressed.
Chpt 8 (definition 1)however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- I see that you have an 'Exceeds Expectations' in Charm however — why not try for a N.E.W.T. in Charms?†
Chpt 9 (definition 1)
- Professor Slughorn, however, is perfectly happy to accept N.E.W.T. students with 'Exceeds Expectations' at O.W.L. Do you wish to proceed with Potions?
Chpt 9 (definition 1)however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- None of them had ever cast the charm without speaking, however.†
Chpt 9 (definition 1)
- Behind Snape, however, Ron, Dean, and Seamus grinned appreciatively.
Chpt 9 (definition 1)however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- However, if brewed correctly, as this has been, you will find that all your endeavors tend to succeed … at least until the effects wear off.
Chpt 9 (definition 1)
- The person who does best, however, will win little Felix here.
Chpt 9 (definition 1)
- According to the addition the previous owner made, however, he ought to add a clockwise stir after every seventh counterclockwise stir.
Chpt 9 (definition 1)
- Once they were securely ensconced at the Gryffindor table for dinner, however, he felt safe enough to tell them.
Chpt 9 (definition 1)
- Before Harry had time to do more than register his bizarre appearance, however, Ogden had set off at a brisk walk down the lane.
Chpt 10 (definition 1)
- He soon discovered that he was mistaken in thinking that they were going to the village, however.†
Chpt 10 (definition 1)
- Just as he had concluded that nobody could possibly live there, however, one of the windows was thrown open with a clatter, and a thin trickle of steam or smoke issued from it, as though somebody was cooking.
Chpt 10 (definition 1)however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- When they heard what he was saying, however, the villagers guessed that Merope had lied to Tom Riddle, pretending that she was going to have his baby, and that he had married her for this reason.
Chpt 10 (definition 1)
- Harry resisted the temptation to laugh, remembering that Ron had refrained from doing so after Malfoy had broken Harry's nose; Hermione, however, looked cold and distant all the way down to the stadium through the cool, misty drizzle, and departed to find a place in the stands without wishing Ron good luck.
Chpt 11 (definition 1)
- Unfortunately, however, all the rejected players and a number of people who had come down to watch after a lengthy breakfast had joined the crowd by now, so that it was larger than ever.
Chpt 11 (definition 1)
- On the last one, however, he shot off in completely the wrong direction; the crowd laughed and booed and McLaggen returned to the ground grinding his teeth.
Chpt 11 (definition 1)
- Harry felt, however, that the Half-Blood Princes copy of Advanced Potion-Making hardly qualified as a textbook.
Chpt 12 (definition 1)
- Now, however, a wonderful possibility occurred to him.
Chpt 12 (definition 1)
- Professor McGonagall did not invite confidences; Dumbledore, though in many ways more intimidating, still seemed less likely to scorn a theory, however wild.†
Chpt 12 (definition 1)
- There was no buzz of fear or speculation, however: Clearly, the news of Katie's fate had not yet spread.†
Chpt 12 (definition 1)
- However, I shall tell you in due course.
Chpt 13 (definition 1)however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- However, rest assured that he will not be making away with any more of Sirius's old possessions.
Chpt 13 (definition 1)
- However, he said no more about Draco Malfoy, but watched as Dumbledore poured the fresh memories into the Pensieve and began swirling the stone basin once more between his long-fingered hands.
Chpt 13 (definition 1)
- To his great surprise, however, Dumbledore drew his wand from an inside pocket of his suit jacket, pointed it at the shabby wardrobe in the corner, and gave the wand a casual flick.
Chpt 13 (definition 1)
- However, I was certainly intrigued by him.
Chpt 13 (definition 1)
Definitions:
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(1) (however as in: However, complications may...) though (or another expression that connects contrasting ideas)
(Based on idea 1 we might not expect idea 2, but this is a way of saying that even though idea 1 exists, we still have idea 2. Synonyms include in spite of that, despite that, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, in contrastand but.)
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(2) (however as in: However much she tried...) to whatever degree (regardless of how much; or whatever unspecified amount)
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(however as in: However you do it, get it done!) in whatever way