As the Harry Potter universe continually expands across multiple forms of media, the fantasy allure of the Wizarding World continues to excel as one of the biggest franchises in modern pop culture. The appeal of the extensive story world is plain to see, with plenty of charismatic heroes, fearsome villains, mesmerizing action set pieces, and a truly magical sense of escapist fun to boot. However, one often overlooked component of the franchise's inviting charm is its sharp comedic prowess.

Amid the heartbreak and exhilaration throughout, there is almost always a moment for a fantastic one-liner, be it a wise crack from a Weasley or a snide, sinister jab from Professor Snape (Alan Rickman). There are many funny Harry Potter quotes that tickle the funny bone, from quips that made fans chuckle to famous quotes that had viewers laughing out loud and were made iconic because of it.

12 "Honestly, woman, you call yourself our mother?"

Fred Weasley, 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' (2001)

Throughout the Harry Potter films there were no more charmingly comedic figures than identical twins and cheeky troublemakers Fred (James Phelps) and George Weasley (George Phelps). Fans of the books didn't have to wait long to see Fred and George in all their comic glory either, with one of their best quips being aimed at their mother, Molly (Julie Walters) when she confuses the two boys as they set off to Hogwarts on platform 9 ¾.

As good as the jape is, Fred almost immediately reveals that the line itself was a joke before sprinting through the brick wall closely followed, as ever, by George. The brothers immediately established themselves as lovable comic relief characters in Harry Potter who could bring a lighthearted sense of fun-loving hilarity to the immersive fantasy world, something that held true even when the story took some dark turns later in the franchise.

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11 "Tell me... What exactly is the function of a rubber duck?"

Arthur Weasley, 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets' (2002)

Despite the fact that he didn't appear in the first Harry Potter film, Arthur Weasley (Mark Williams) made an instant impact upon being introduced in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, one which made it abundantly clear where the Weasley twins got their sense of humor from. After his hilarious, gleeful reaction to learning Ron (Rupert Grint), Fred, and George used the enchanted car to fly to Harry's (Daniel Radcliffe) house the night prior, Arthur turns his attention to what Harry can tell him of his greatest fascination; muggles.

He abruptly questions Harry about what the purpose of a rubber duck is, understandably leaving Harry a little stunned as he ponders the query. However, it also left audiences laughing aloud, as the innocent question is asked with such an absorbed intensity that Arthur immediately endeared himself to Harry Potter fans all over the world.

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10 "All she wants to do is snog me. My lips are getting chapped... Look!"

Ron Weasley, 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' (2009)

The lovable Weasleys from the movies are just a very funny group of people, with Ron being a frequent source of laughs throughout the film series. One of his best lines came in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince where, in the midst of his relationship with Lavender Brown (Jessie Cave), he confesses to Harry that the relationship is getting quite intense after she fogs up the glass door with her breath to draw a heart with "R+L" inside of it.

Harry isn't quite so impressed by the outward display of affection, but it doesn't stop Ron from getting even more personal, even going so far as to try to show Harry the state his lips are in up close. Of course, it was revealed that Lavender was a tad bit obsessive in the romance and fans could sympathize with Ron's discomfort, but it did make for some hilarious lines along the way.

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9 "One person couldn't feel all that. They'd explode."

Ron Weasley, 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' (2007)

As lovable, loyal, and earnest as Ron Weasley was, it can't be denied that he did exhibit a certain simple-mindedness when dealing with more complex emotional issues. This was perfectly - and quite hilariously - displayed when he, Harry, and Hermione (Emma Watson) were discussing Harry and Cho Chang's (Katie Leung) kiss in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

With Harry confused about the experience given Cho was crying, Hermione elaborated on the complicated situation Cho finds herself in with her past relationship with Cedric Diggory (Robert Pattinson), her family's woes at the Ministry of Magic, and her own schooling anxieties. Still in a state of emotional development, Ron struggles to comprehend how Cho could be experiencing so much and blurts out the funny line with a baffled smile.

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8 "Why is it that when something happens it is always you three?"

Minerva McGonagall, 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' (2009)

While there have been a handful of funnier lines from the Harry Potter films, fans would be pressed to find a quote that is more iconic. Adequately summarizing the trio's misadventures throughout the entire series, Professor McGonagall – with a hilarious, almost defeated tone and an expression of disbelief – questions Harry, Ron, and Hermione about their uncanny penchant for getting into trouble.

In this instance, the trio has become embroiled in a cursed classmate’s attempt to deliver a deadly, enchanted object to Professor Dumbledore (Michael Gambon) as a means of assassinating the great wizard, a ploy Harry insists Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton) is behind. While the question in itself was hilarious and has even become a bit of an internet meme, Ron’s response was equally funny as he admits he often wonders the same exact thing. – Ryan Heffernan

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7 “I shouldn’t have said that. I should not have said that.”

Rubeus Hagrid, 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' (2001)

From the very beginning of Harry Potter’s journey as a wizard, one of the people he could always count on for help was the Hogwarts groundskeeper Rubeus Hagrid (Robbie Coltrane). This proved to be true in dangerous matters where Hagrid’s mouth got away from him and led to him revealing information that could get Harry and his friends in serious trouble.

In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the kids are questioning Hagrid about the giant three-headed dog they encountered and what exactly it is guarding, something Hagrid initially stays tight-lipped about only to accidentally reveal moments later. As wonder fills Harry, Ron, and Hermione’s eyes, Hagrid realizes his error in talking about the magical creature from Harry Potter and marches off remonstrating to himself, “I shouldn’t have said that. I should not have said that.” – Ryan Heffernan

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6 "Morning."

George Weasley, 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1' (2010)

The beginning of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 features a sweet and intimate moment between Harry and Ginny (Bonnie Wright) as they share a kiss in the kitchen of the Weasley household. However, their romantic encounter is swiftly interrupted when George creeps into the kitchen behind them before catching Ginny's attention and ending the moment entirely with his invasive, prodding grin.

With Harry looking a little perplexed and unsure of how George may react, the Weasley joker simply delivers a slightly stretched "Morning" with a devious sarcasm before sipping his tea. It quickly breaks up the pair as Ginny awkwardly rushes out of the room while Harry, just as embarrassed, uneasily looks at the clearly amused George before making his own red-faced exit.

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5 "Obviously."

Severus Snape, 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' (2007)

Another perfect one-word quote that left audiences laughing out loud, this quip from Professor Snape funny thanks to Rickman's flawless ability to deliver dry wit laced with deep loathing. Said in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, it comes about when Snape is being questioned by the truly insufferable Harry Potter villain, Professor Delores Umbridge (Imelda Staunton), about his time working at Hogwarts.

When Umbridge, who is herself the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, takes on a condescending tone as she asks Snape about his failure to obtain the position he so desperately desires, a beautiful, disdainful bitterness is unveiled with just the restrained utterance of the word "obviously". The moment is made even more hilarious by Ron's snickering, which results in him getting a slap across the back of the head from the teacher the instant Umbridge leaves.

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4 "I’ve always wanted to use that spell."

Minerva McGonagall, 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2' (2011)

Professor McGonagall (Maggie Smith) is usually the most responsible of Hogwarts' teaching staff, however the much-loved professor is still prone to flashes of humor along the way. One of her funniest moments came in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 where, with Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) and the Death Eaters ready to attack, she uses the "Piertotum Locomotor" incantation which brings the castle's massive statues to life and marshals them in defensive positions around the school.

Steeling herself as she readies the students and her colleagues for the looming battle, McGonagall is a stony, serious figure throughout the dramatic scene, one complimented with a heavy score and a tone of desperation. However, unable to contain her excitement, McGonagall does soon break the tension when she reveals to Molly "I've always wanted to use that spell" with irrepressible glee.

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3 "Dobby never meant to kill! Dobby only meant to maim, or seriously injure."

Dobby, 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1' (2010)

One of the most beloved characters in the Harry Potter franchise, Dobby (voiced by Toby Jones) won over fans with his good-hearted and kind nature and his undying loyalty to Harry. The house-elf even braved some of the franchise's most terrifying and evil characters to come to the resuce when Harry and his friends were captured and held at Malfoy Manner by Ballatrix Lestrage (Helena Bonham Carter).

After attempting to drop a chandelier onto Bellatrix, the formidable witch yells that he could have killed her, to which Dobby, with an earnest innocence, responds with his hilariously honest remark. Of course, the scene would soon turn into one of the saddest across the Harry Potter films, as Dobby is soon killed by Lestrange, but the line in itself remains one of the funniest Harry Potter quotes.

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2 "She needs to sort out her priorities."

Ron Weasley, 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' (2001)

A hilariously dry response to what has now become an iconic quote, Ron's quip about Hermione's values in Hogwarts came in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone when the trio have but their first near-death experience as a group. After barely escaping a vicious three-headed dog, a frustrated Hermione storms away from the boys and into her quarters yelling "I'm going to bed before either of you two come up with another clever idea to get us killed, or worse... expelled."

As funny as Hermione's line was, it was Ron's dumbfounded response of "she needs to sort out her priorities" which made the moment so memorable. It also proved to be another effective example of the first film introducing the group's dynamic, with Hermione concerned with following rules and her academic performance, while the rowdy friends and iconic movie duo Ron and Harry were more laid back about their studies.

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1 "You may not like him, Minister, but you can't deny... Dumbledore's got style."

Kingsley Shacklebolt, 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' (2007)

With Delores Umbridge wreaking political havoc at Hogwarts while also tormenting many of the school's students, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix comes to a surprising moment where Dumbledore (Michael Gambon) is confronted by representatives of the Ministry of Magic to be taken to Azkaban. Before they can lay hands on him, however, Dumbledore makes a breathtaking escape as his phoenix flies overhead and sees the headmaster vanish in a burst of flames.

Cornelius Fudge (Robert Hardy) and the other Ministry officials, astounded by what they have seen, can only gasp as they look around comprehending what had just happened. At this moment, Ministry Auror Kingsley Shacklebolt (George Harris) quite cooly remarks "you may not like him, Minister, but you can't deny... Dumbledore's got style."

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