Professor McGonagall looked like she was in pain. “Alastor—but—will you teach the classes, if—”
“Ha!” said Moody. “If I ever say yes to that question, check me for Polyjuice, because it’s not me.”
“I cannot believe that guy’s reaction time,” Harry said, brushing off his Cloak as he stood up from where he’d been lying invisible on the floor, unseen by his previous self. “I can’t believe his movement speed either. I’m going to have to figure out some way to zap him without speaking an incantation that gives it away...”
The “I can’t believe it” is because it’s not true—this is the moment he figures out Moody can see him when invisible.
Did anyone else laugh out loud at that line? :-)
Another subtle point that was full of win:
The “I can’t believe it” is because it’s not true—this is the moment he figures out Moody can see him when invisible.
I laughed at the face value of it, but I just realized the Goblet of Fire reference now. That’s even funnier.
That one didn’t hit me until after I finished the chapter.
Only realised now...