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50 примеров модально-оценочных речевых актов из серии романов о Гарри Поттере
Предсказание
1 ‘It’s the best place for him,’ said Dumbledore firmly. ‘His aunt and uncle will be able to explain everything to him when he’s older. I’ve written them a letter.’
‘A letter?’ repeated Professor McGonagall faintly, sitting back down on the wall. ‘Really, Dumbledore, you think you can explain all this in a letter? These people will never understand him! He’ll be famous – a legend – I wouldn’t be surprised if today was known as Harry Potter Day in future – there will be books written about Harry – every child in our world will know his name!’
‘Exactly,’ said Dumbledore, looking very seriously over the top of his half-moon glasses. ‘It would be enough to turn any boy’s head. Famous before he can walk and talk! Famous for something he won’t even remember! Can’t you see how much better off he’ll be, growing up away from all that until he’s ready to take it?’(Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, рр 15-16) – профессор Дамблдор предсказывает, что Гарри станет настолько знаменит, что это может нанести ему вред.
2 ‘Professor, I think – I know – that Sn– that someone’s going to try and steal the Stone. I’ve got to talk to Professor Dumbledore.’
She eyed him with a mixture of shock and suspicion.
‘Professor Dumbledore will be back tomorrow,’ she said finally. ‘I don’t know how you found out about the Stone, but rest assured, no one can possibly steal it, it’s too well protected.’
‘But Professor –’
‘Potter, I know what I’m talking about,’ she said shortly. She bent down and gathered up the fallen books. ‘I suggest you all go back outside and enjoy the sunshine.’
But they didn’t.
‘It’s tonight,’ said Harry, once he was sure Professor McGonagall was out of earshot. ‘Snape’s going through the trapdoor tonight. He’s found out everything he needs and now he’s got Dumbledore out of the way. He sent that note, I bet the Ministry of Magic will get a real shock when Dumbledore turns up.’ (Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, р 195) – Гарри предсказывает, что Волан-де-Морта попытаются вернуть к жизни в отсутствие Дамблдора
3. ‘How long have I been in here?’
‘Three days. Mr Ronald Weasley and Miss Granger will be most relieved you have come round, they have been extremely worried.’
‘But sir, the Stone –’
‘I see you are not to be distracted. Very well, the Stone. Professor Quirrell did not manage to take it from you. I arrived in time to prevent that, although you were doing very well on your own, I must say.’ (Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, р 215) – после битвы с Квиреллом и Волан-де-Мортом Гарри попал в больницу и долго не приходил в себя, Дамблдор уверен, что известие о том, что Гарри чувствует себя лучше, обрадует его друзей
4. Flying a car right into the Whomping Willow, people’ll be talking about that one for years!’
‘Good on you,’ said a fifth-year Harry had never spoken to; someone was patting him on the back as though he’d just won a marathon. Fred and George pushed their way to the front of the crowd and said together, ‘Why couldn’t you’ve called us back, eh?’ (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, р 66) однокурсники в восторге от приключения Гарри и Рона с летающей машиной