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　　[48]Snape paused for a moment, apparently to savour the pleasure of insulting Harry, before continuing.'Only Muggles talk of "mind-reading". The mind is not a book, to be opened at will and examined at leisure. Thoughts are not etched on the inside of skulls, to be perused by any invader, ihe mind is a complex and many-layered thing, Potter - or at least, most minds are.'

　　斯内普停顿了一会儿，显然在品味着侮辱哈利的快感，然后继续说：“只有麻瓜才讲‘读人心’。人心不是一本书，不可以随意翻阅。思想也不是刻在脑壳里的，不可以让人钻进去读。人心是一种复杂的、多层次的东西，波特——至少多数头脑是……”

　　[49]He smirked. 'It is true, however, that those who have mastered Legilimency are able, under certain conditions, to delve into the minds of their victims and to interpret their findings correctly. The Dark Lord, for instance, almost always knows when somebody is lying to him. Only those skilled at Occlumency are able to shut down those feelings and memories that contradict the lie, and so can utter falsehoods in his presence without detection.'

　　他笑道，“然而，会摄神取念的人可以在某些情况下研究别人的头脑，并作出正确的解释。比如说，黑魔王几乎总能看出别人对他说谎。只有擅长大脑封闭术的人才能封住与谎话矛盾的感觉和记忆，在他面前说谎而不被发现。”

　　[50]'The Dark Lord is at a considerable distance and the walls and grounds of Hogwarts are guarded by many ancient spells and charms to ensure the bodily and mental safety of those who dwell within them,' said Snape. Time and space matter in magic, Potter. Eye contact is often essential to Legilimency.'

　　“黑魔王离得很远，霍格沃茨的院墙和场地有许多古老的咒语守护着，保证了校内人员的身心安全。”斯内普说，“时间和空间对魔法是有影响的，波特。目光接触对摄神取念往往很关键。”