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Eipjoo Posted 13 years ago
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slipped his wand up his sleeve

Ron and Hermione, meanwhile, had found a place in the stands next to Neville, who couldn't understand why they looked so grim and worried, or why they had both brought their wands to the match. Little did Harry know that Ron and Hermione had been secretly practicing the Leg-Locker Curse. They'd gotten the idea from Malfoy using it on Neville, and were ready to use it on Snape if he showed any sign of wanting to hurt Harry.
"Now, don't forget, it's Locomotor Mortis," Hermione muttered as Ron slipped his wand up his sleeve.
"I know," Ron snapped. "Don't nag."

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It just means that he slid his wand upwards into the sleeve of his shirt (or whatever he was wearing). g. an attempt to hide something or make the movement less noticeable.

  • It just means that he slid his wand upwards into the sleeve of his shirt (or whatever he was wearing).
  • g.
  • an attempt to hide something or make the movement less noticeable.
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It just means that he slid his wand upwards into the sleeve of his shirt (or whatever he was wearing).

"She slipped her lipstick into her handbag"
"He slipped the coin into his pocket"
"He slipped his hand up her skirt" (!)

Edit: Slipped can imply stealth or furtiveness, e.g. an attempt to hide something or make the movement less noticeable.

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