By Hayley hynes
Maggie Smith 1934 - 2024
The British actress, who played Professor McGonagall in Harry Potter, passed away in London on Sept. 27.
The mother of two was a beloved part of many movie lover's childhoods. While she's no longer with us, her legacy (and iconic quotes) live on forever.
"HAVE A BISCUIT, POTTER." - HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX
“The best way to learn is to focus on the present, rather than getting caught in the past or what’s to come.”
"WE TEACHERS ARE RATHER GOOD AT MAGIC, YOU KNOW." - HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS
"Five points will be awarded to each of you for sheer dumb luck." - Harry Potter and the Philospher's Stone
“I will not have you… besmirching that name by behaving like a babbling, bumbling band of baboons!”
"TO DANCE IS TO LET THE BODY BREATHE." - HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE
"Don't tell me what I can and can't do, Potter." - Harry Potter and the Sorcer's Stone
“You will excuse me if I don’t let you off homework today. I assure you that if you die, you need not hand it in.”