Data Analysis Direct Refusal

B. Data Analysis Direct Refusal

1. Direct refusal without reason

02 / Direct without Reason / Sub-sup

Mad Eye : Perhaps you could give us the last unforgivable curse Miss Granger

Hermione shakes her head

Mad Eye : The killing curse. Only one person is known to have survived it. And he's sitting in this room.

The description of data

The conversation is between Mad Eye and Hermione. It happens in the classroom. The class discusses about unforgivable curse. There are three kinds of unforgivable curse that are discussed. The two curses have been mentioned. Then, Mad Eye asks Hermione to mention the last unforgivable curse. But, Hermione only shakes her head.

The analysis of refusal

In the conversation above, Hermione does not answer anything when the teacher (Mad Eye) asks her to mention the last unforgivable curse. She only shakes her head. By shaking her head, it means that

Hermione refuses the teacher‟s request directly. What Hermione does is not polite actually. Mad Eye has superior status than Hermione because he

is his teacher. However, the direct way is used by Hermione in order to convey the meaning of what she says explicitly. In this case, Hermione wants to convey that she refuses to mention the last unforgivable curse. Since Hermione refuses to answer, Mad Eye then gives the answer and continues his explanation about it.

11/ Direct without Reason / Sub-sup

Mc Gonagall : Here you are Potter. Are you and Miss Patil ready? Harry

: Ready Professor?

Mc Gonagall : To dance. It‟s traditional that the three champions or in this case four are the first to dance. Surely I told you that.

Harry : No.

The description of data

The conversation is between Professor Mc Gonagall and Harry. It happens in the dancehall. Professor Mc Gonaggall looks for Harry. After finding Harry, Professor Mc Gonagall asks Harry whether he is ready to dance or not. But, Harry seems surprised when Professor Mc Gonagall asks about that. Then, Professor Mc Gonagall explains to Harry that it‟s a tradition that the champions of the triwizard tournament are the first to dance. Professor Mc Gonagall is sure that she has told about it to Harry before. But, Harry refuses it directly.

The analysis of refusal

In the conversation above, Harry shows his refusal directly to what Professor Mc Gonagall says. Professor Mc Gonagall thinks that she has explained to Harry about the dance party. It is a tradition that the three champions of the triwizard tournamernt are the first to dance. Professor Mc Gonagall is sure that she has told Harry about that tradition. Therefore, she looks for Harry in the dancehall. After finding Harry, Professor Mc Gonagall asks him whether he is ready to dance or not. Unfortunately, Harry is surprised with Professor Mc Gonagall‟s question. He does not

know what Professor Mc Gonagall means. Then, Professor Mc Gonagall explains to Harry that he has to dance first because he is also the champion of the triwizard tournament. Professor Mc Gonagall‟s explanation makes Harry more surprised since he is not interested with the dance party actually. Professor Mc Gonagall states that she surely has told the tradition know what Professor Mc Gonagall means. Then, Professor Mc Gonagall explains to Harry that he has to dance first because he is also the champion of the triwizard tournament. Professor Mc Gonagall‟s explanation makes Harry more surprised since he is not interested with the dance party actually. Professor Mc Gonagall states that she surely has told the tradition

12 / Direct without Reason / Equal

Hermione : Hot isn‟t it? Viktor‟s gone to get drinks. Care to join us? Ron

: No, we’d not care to join you and Viktor.

The description of data

The conversation is between Ron and Hermione. It happens in the hall where the ball is held. All people are dancing with their dates. They look happy. But, it is different from what Harry and Ron feel. They look miserable. They lose their interest to join the ball because they are actually unhappy with their dates. They are forced to go with the Patil twins because they have no choice. People whom they hope to be their dates have already had a date. Therefore, they do not really enthusiasm with the ball. They prefer to sit some distance away from the crowded people. Then, Hermione comes up after having a great time with Viktor Krum. She offers Harry and Ron to join with them. But, Ron directly refuses it.

The analysis of refusal

Ron refuses Hermione‟s offer because he is annoyed with her. He refuses directly by saying “No, we‟d not care to join you and Viktor”. What Ron says may offend Hermione since he refuses using direct way. Hermione just wants to be kind with her friends by offering them to join with her and Viktor. Unfortunately Ron refuses the offer. He looks not interested in joining with them. This occurs because Ron is actually still jealous with Hermione. He does not think that Hermione will have a great date in the ball. He thinks that Hermione will be sad because there is no one who asks her to be his date. But, the fact is surprising Ron. Hermione goes to the ball with his idol, Viktor Krum. Even, she looks very beautiful and makes everyone surprised. It makes Ron shy and jealous actually. But,

he tries not to show it because of his prestige. Therefore, he uses a direct way in refusing the offer because he wants to convey the meaning of what

he says explicitly. Ron wants to convey to Hermione that he is not interested in joining with her and Viktor. Hearing Ron‟s answer, Hermione leaves him and comes back to Viktor. The way Ron refuses the offer may offend Hermione since it contradicts with her expectation. However, it does not matter for Ron to use that way since there is no social distance between them. They have similar age and have known well each other because they are actually close friends.

13 / Direct without Reason / Equal

Padma : Are you going to ask me to dance or not?

Ron : No

The description of data

The conversation is between Padma and Ron. It happens in the hall when the dance party is held. Ron does not really enthusiasm with the ball because the girl whom he hopes to be his dates has already had a date. Then, he is forced to go with the Padma Patil because he has no choice. He prefers to sit some distance away from the crowded people. Moreover, he knows that Hermione goes with Viktor Krum. Therefore, Ron refuses when Padma asks whether he will ask her to dance. He refuses it directly.

The analysis of refusal

In the conversation above, Ron shows the refusal directly when Padma asks him to dance. Ron and Padma are in the same age and students in Hogwarts. It means that they have equal status. Therefore, Ron uses a direct way in refusing Parvati. The direct way is used because he wants to convey the meaning of what he says explicitly. Ron wants to convey Padma that he is not going to take her to dance. It happens because Ron is not interested in joining the ball from the first since he does not get

a date. Moreover, he is surprised when he knows Hermione goes to the ball with Viktor Krum and stuns everyone with her beautiful appearance. It makes Ron shy and jealous actually. But, he tries not to show it because of his prestige. After knowing that Ron will not take her to dance, Padma leaves him directly.

20 / Direct without Reason / Equal

Hermione : Promise you‟ll write this summer. Both of you

Ron

: Well, I won’t. You know I won’t The description of data

The conversation is between Hermione and Ron. It occurs in Hogwarts. The pupils are going home after having a year of study in Hogwarts. They will have a holiday so that they will not meet each other for a while. Therefore, Hermione asks both of her close friends, Harry and Ron to write her. But, Ron refuses it.

The analysis of refusal

In this conversation, Ron refuses Hermione‟s demand directly by saying “Well, I won‟t. You know I won‟t”. In expressing the refusal, Ron

does not need to use indirectness since there is no social distance between them. Ron and Hermione are in the same age. They have known well each other since they are actually close friends. But, there is a little problem with their relationship since the ball which is held in Hogwarts. Ron and Harry find that it is hard to get dates to the ball although they finally get the Patil twins to join them. Ron thinks that Hermione will also get difficulty too in finding date to the ball. In fact, it is different from what Ron thinks. He is very surprised when he sees Hermione. She goes with Viktor Krum and stuns everyone with her sudden beautiful appearance at the ball. Ron is so jealous seeing Hermione with his idol. Then, he accuses her of fraternizing with the enemy. This incident influences their relationship. Therefore, Ron directly refuses when Hermione asks him to write her. He says the refusal directly since he wants to convey the meaning of what he says explicitly. Ron wants to convey Hermione that he does not need to use indirectness since there is no social distance between them. Ron and Hermione are in the same age. They have known well each other since they are actually close friends. But, there is a little problem with their relationship since the ball which is held in Hogwarts. Ron and Harry find that it is hard to get dates to the ball although they finally get the Patil twins to join them. Ron thinks that Hermione will also get difficulty too in finding date to the ball. In fact, it is different from what Ron thinks. He is very surprised when he sees Hermione. She goes with Viktor Krum and stuns everyone with her sudden beautiful appearance at the ball. Ron is so jealous seeing Hermione with his idol. Then, he accuses her of fraternizing with the enemy. This incident influences their relationship. Therefore, Ron directly refuses when Hermione asks him to write her. He says the refusal directly since he wants to convey the meaning of what he says explicitly. Ron wants to convey Hermione that he

2. Direct Refusal with Reason

01 / Direct with Reason / Sub-sup

Lady : Anything sweet for you dear?

Harry : Oh no, thank you. I’m not hungry. The description of data

The conversation is between Harry and a lady. It happens in the train carriage. Harry, Ron, and Hermione are sitting on a train. They will continue their study in Hogwarts after having holiday. Then, a voice of a lady calls out. She offers whether they want anything sweet or not. First, she offers Ron and he accepts it. Then, she offers Harry. Unfortunately, Harry refuses the lady‟s offer because he is not hungry. The relationship between them is not close since they do not know well each other. Therefore, in refusing the offer, Harry uses a polite way by adding thanks word and giving a reason why he refuses.

The analysis of refusal

In the conversation above, Harry shows the refusal directly by saying “Oh no, thank you. I‟m not hungry.” Harry uses direct way in expressing the refusal since he wants to say the meaning what he says explicitly that he does not need anything. It will make the hearer catch the meaning easily. However, he uses a low tone of voice in saying the refusal since he wants to be polite and show his respect to the lady. The lady has In the conversation above, Harry shows the refusal directly by saying “Oh no, thank you. I‟m not hungry.” Harry uses direct way in expressing the refusal since he wants to say the meaning what he says explicitly that he does not need anything. It will make the hearer catch the meaning easily. However, he uses a low tone of voice in saying the refusal since he wants to be polite and show his respect to the lady. The lady has

Harry‟s answer may offend the lady because it contradicts her expectation, the lady will understand it. She will know why Harry refuses her offer.

09 / Direct with Reason / Sub-sup

Ron : Ginny, this must be for you.

Ginny : I’m not wearing that, it’s ghastly The description of data

The conversation is between Ron and Ginny. It happens in the classroom. Ron and Ginny are siblings. Their mother sends a package for one of them. The package is given to Ron first. After opening the package, Ron is surprised because the content looks like a dress. Then, Ron thinks that the package must be for his sister, Ginny. But, when Ron shows and wants to give it to Ginny, she refuses it.

The analysis of refusal

In the conversation above, Ginny shows her refusal directly by saying that she does not wear that kind of dress. There is no social distance between them. They are brother and sister. They have close relationship In the conversation above, Ginny shows her refusal directly by saying that she does not wear that kind of dress. There is no social distance between them. They are brother and sister. They have close relationship

16 / Direct with Reason / Sup-sub

Dumbledore : A ma n has died here. And he won‟t be the last, you must take action.

Fudge : I will not. In time like these the wizard world looks to its

leaders for strength Dumbledore.

The description of data

The conversation is between Dumbledore and Fudge. It happens in

a darkened room in Hogwarts. There is a serious problem which occurs in Hogwarts. A man has died in there. As a headmaster, Professor Dumbledore of course worries about that incident. He thinks that such kind of incident will happen again in Ho gwarts and that man won‟t be the last. He is afraid that there will be another victim. Therefore, Professor Dumbledore asks Fudge to do something related to this incident. He must take action to solve this problem. Unfortunately, Fudge refuses what Dumbledore asks to him. He refuses it directly that he will not take action with what has happened in Hogwarts.

The analysis of refusal

In the conversation above, Professor Dumbledore asks Fudge to take action related to the incident which has happened in Hogwarts. A man

has died in Hogwarts and he won‟t be the last. This condition of course creates a big of worry for Professor Dumbledore. Professor Dumbledore is

the headmaster of the school so that he must be responsible for all what happen in the school. Moreover, Hogwarts is school of magic which is very famous. Thus, as a headmaster Professor Dumbledore must think about it and do something related to that incident. Then, he asks Fudge to take action with that problem. But, Fudge directly refuses what Professor Dumbledore asks him to do. He refuses it directly since he wants to convey the meaning of what he says explicitly. He wants to convey Professor Dumbledore that he will not take action about that. The direct way is used by Fudge since he has a higher status than Professor Dumbledore. Cornelius Fudge is one of the International Ministry of Magic. It means that Fudge has a legitimate power over Professor Dumbledore by virtue of being minister. Therefore, by saying the refusal directly, Fudge tries to show his superior status toward Professor Dumbledore.

Indirect Refusal

1. Be silent, hesitate, show lack of enthusiasm

04 / Silent / Equal

Ron: How did you do it?

Harry is silent.

The description of data

The conversation happens in the bedroom. Ron and Harry are in the same bedroom. Actually, they are close friend and always have a good relationship. However, they have a little problem with their relationship since the goblet of fire unexpectedly produces Harry‟s name. Everyone wonders why the goblet contains Pot ter‟s name since his age is underseventeen. Although Harry insists that he does not enter his name, his selection prompts a certain amount of jealously and suspicion on part of his fellow students, including Ron. Ron believes that Harry is attempting to make the centre of attention again. Therefore, this condition causes a brief period of resentment and estrangement between the two friends.

The analysis of refusal

By being silent, Harry refuses Ron indirectly. Ron is still angry with Harry and accuses Harry putting his name in the goblet. He can not believe what has happened though Harry has explained that he did not put his name in the goblet. Ron still asks Harry how he can do it. Ron still forces Harry to explain it. However, Harry just keeps silent when Ron asks him. It is because Harry also does not know why his name is in the goblet. He is confused because he does not enter his name by himself or asks other student to enter his name. Actually, being silent is an impolite way to refuse someone. However, it does not matter for Harry not to be polite since there is no social distance between them. Ron and Harry are closed friends and they are in the same age. By being silent, Harry shows that he By being silent, Harry refuses Ron indirectly. Ron is still angry with Harry and accuses Harry putting his name in the goblet. He can not believe what has happened though Harry has explained that he did not put his name in the goblet. Ron still asks Harry how he can do it. Ron still forces Harry to explain it. However, Harry just keeps silent when Ron asks him. It is because Harry also does not know why his name is in the goblet. He is confused because he does not enter his name by himself or asks other student to enter his name. Actually, being silent is an impolite way to refuse someone. However, it does not matter for Harry not to be polite since there is no social distance between them. Ron and Harry are closed friends and they are in the same age. By being silent, Harry shows that he

keeps silent in order not to make their relationship worse. He wants to maintain a harmonious relationship between them.

15 / Silent / Sup-sub

Mad Eye : Bartimus! Not trying to lure Potter into one of the ministry‟s summer internship, are we? Last boy who went into the department of ministries never came out!

Barty walks away from him.

The description of data

The conversation is between Mad Eye and Barty. Mad Eye sees Barty talk to Harry. Then, he approaches them. He is worried if Barty says something that can make Harry in dangerous situation. He is also afraid if Barty is trying to persuade Harry into one of the ministry‟s summer internship. Therefore, he calls Barty to make it sure. But, Barty does not say anything. He walks away and leaves him.

The analysis of refusal

By saying nothing and walking away from Mad Eye, Barty shows that he lacks of enthusiasm to what Mad Eye talks to him. Mad Eye asks Barty not to try to lure Harry into one of the ministry‟s summer internship. Mad Eye is worried with Harry because the last boy who went into department of ministries never came out. He is afraid if Harry will feel the same thing. Therefore, he asks Barty not to persuade Harry. But, Barty does not say anything and walks away from him. It means that Barty refuses what Mad Eye wants from him indirectly. Being silent and leaving someone is an impolite way to refuse something. However, it is fine for

Barty to do that since he has superior status than Mad Eye. The indirectness is used because Barty wants to increase the forces of his message that he is not interested in what Mad Eye talks about.

2. Offer an alternative

14 / Offer an alternative / Equal

Harry : Neville. No offense, but I really don‟t care about plants. Now, if there is a Tibetan turnip that will allow me to breathe underwater for an hour then great.

Neville:

I don’t know about a turnip, but you can always use giliweed. The description of data

The conversation is between Harry and Neville. It happens in the library. Harry is looking for an article about Tibetan turnip that will allow him to breathe underwater for an hour. Harry asks Neville to help him. Neville firstly refuses because he does not know about a turnip. But, then

he offers an alternative to Harry. He offers giliweed to Harry.

The analysis of refusal

I don‟t know about a turnip, Neville shows his refusal indirectly. Neville cannot help Harry because he does not know what

By saying

Harry is looking for. But, to avoid offending Harry, Neville refuses him by offering an alternative. Harry is looking for a Tibetan turnip that will allow him to breathe underwater for an hour. Unfortunately, Neville does not know about turnip. Then he offers giliweed to Harry. Neville says to Harry that he can always use giliweed to help him to breathe underwater. Therefore, Neville will not hurt Harry though he does not help Harry with turnip. He can still maintain their relationship since he says the refusal in a Harry is looking for. But, to avoid offending Harry, Neville refuses him by offering an alternative. Harry is looking for a Tibetan turnip that will allow him to breathe underwater for an hour. Unfortunately, Neville does not know about turnip. Then he offers giliweed to Harry. Neville says to Harry that he can always use giliweed to help him to breathe underwater. Therefore, Neville will not hurt Harry though he does not help Harry with turnip. He can still maintain their relationship since he says the refusal in a

3. Postponement (delaying answer)

08 / Postponement / Sup-sub

A young boy walks up holding a package Nigel : Parcel for you Mr. Weasley Ron : Thank you Nigel

Nigel is gazing at Harry Ron : Not now, Nigel. Later. Go on Nigel leaves

The description of data

The conversation is between Ron and Nigel. It occurs in the classroom. Nigel walks up holding a package and gives it to Ron. After Ron accepts it, Nigel then gazes at Harry. It looks that he wants to give a code to Ron. Nigel wants to ask what Ron has promised to him. Ron has told Nigel that he will give him Harry‟s autograph. Therefore, Nigel wants

to ask Ron about it. But, Ron refuses it.

The analysis of refusal

By saying Not now, Nigel. Later. Go on, Ron shows the refusal indirectly. He refuses Nigel‟s request by giving postponement or delaying

answer. Ron gives an expectation for Nigel by delaying his action. It means that Ron will give Harry‟s autograph to Nigel later. Ron has superior status by virtue of being older. But, Nigel is too young. Therefore, Ron chooses an indirect way to refuse because he does not want to hurt Nigel. Besides, the indirectness is used to increase the force of his message that he will give the autograph to Nigel, but not now. Therefore, though Ron‟s answer is contradicted with Nigel‟s expectation, it can minimize the answer. Ron gives an expectation for Nigel by delaying his action. It means that Ron will give Harry‟s autograph to Nigel later. Ron has superior status by virtue of being older. But, Nigel is too young. Therefore, Ron chooses an indirect way to refuse because he does not want to hurt Nigel. Besides, the indirectness is used to increase the force of his message that he will give the autograph to Nigel, but not now. Therefore, though Ron‟s answer is contradicted with Nigel‟s expectation, it can minimize the

4. Put the blame on a third party or something over which you have no control

03 / Put the blame / Sup-sub

Mc Gonagall : Put an end to it! Don‟t let Potter to compete! Dumbledore : You heard Barty, the rules are clear

The description of data

The conversation is between Mc Gonagall and Dumbledore. It occurs in the darkened tower room. Mc Gonagall asks Dumbledore to end

the problem which is caused by the coming out of Harry Potter‟s name from the goblet of fire. People whose name comes out from the goblet of

fire must compete in the Triwizard Tournament. The tournament consists of three dangerous tasks. Mc Gonagall is very worried with Harry since the goblet unexpectedly produces his name. It means that Harry must compete in the tournament which can make him killed. Therefore, Mc Gonagall asks Dumbledore not to let Harry Potter compete in the tournament. But, Dumbledore refuses it.

The analysis of refusal

Dumbledore refuses Mc Gonagall‟s request indirectly by blaming on the third party. Dumbledore puts the blame on the condition of the rules which are clear as the reason to refuse Mc Gonagall. Barty has stated before that the rules are clear. People whose name is produced by the goblet of fire must compete in the Triwizard Tournament, including Harry Potter. Barty has decided that Harry must follow the competition since the Dumbledore refuses Mc Gonagall‟s request indirectly by blaming on the third party. Dumbledore puts the blame on the condition of the rules which are clear as the reason to refuse Mc Gonagall. Barty has stated before that the rules are clear. People whose name is produced by the goblet of fire must compete in the Triwizard Tournament, including Harry Potter. Barty has decided that Harry must follow the competition since the

06 / Put the blame / Equal

Ron whispers some words to Hermione. It's clear Ron and Harry are not on speaking terms. Hermione walks up to Harry. Hermione

: Ronald would like me to tell you that Seamus told him that Dean was told by Parvati that Hagrid was looking for you.

Harry : Is that right? Well.... what? Hermione

: Uhhh... She walks back to Ron for more whispering and comes back. Hermione

: Dean was told by Parvati that... Please don't ask me say it again. Hagrid's looking for you.

Harry : Well, you can tell Ro nald……………. Hermione

: I’m not an owl! The description of data

The conversation occurs in the lakeside. Ron and Harry are not on speaking term. There is a problem with their relationship. Therefore, Ron whispers some words to Hermione. He wants her to say it to Harry. After Ron finishes whispering, Hermione walks up to Harry and says to Harry what Ron has whispered to her. Unfortunately, Harry does not catch what Hermione says. Then, Hermione walks back to Ron for whispering and The conversation occurs in the lakeside. Ron and Harry are not on speaking term. There is a problem with their relationship. Therefore, Ron whispers some words to Hermione. He wants her to say it to Harry. After Ron finishes whispering, Hermione walks up to Harry and says to Harry what Ron has whispered to her. Unfortunately, Harry does not catch what Hermione says. Then, Hermione walks back to Ron for whispering and

The analysis of refusal

By saying I‟m not an owl, Hermione refuses Harry‟s request indirectly. She feels annoyed and angry with Ron and Harry sine they do not speak one to another. This condition makes Hermione becomes an owl for them when they want to say something to each other. For the first, it does not matter for Hermione when Ron asks her to say something to Harry. But, Hermione starts to feel annoyed when Harry does not catch what she says. She has to walk back to Ron for whispering again. Then, she looks angry and tells Harry not to ask her to say it again when she wants to tell Harry for the second time. Fortunately, Harry catches what she says. But, Hermione becomes angry when Harry asks her to say his response to Ron. She refuses it though Harry has not finished his sentence. Hermione refuses the request indirectly by putting the blame on the third party. She blames the condition of herself that she is not an owl. Though they have equal status and close relationship, Hermione uses an indirect way to refuse in order to express her feeling. Hermione wants to show her anger to her friends.

07 / Put the blame / Equal

Ron : At least I warned you about the dragons. Harry : Hagrid warned me about the dragons.

The description of data

The conversation is between Ron and Harry. After having a period of resentment, Ron starts to believe what Harry says about the production of his name by the goblet of fire. Then, they begin to talk to each other and fix their relationship like they have before. Ron tries to be closer again with his best friend. He explains to Harry that actually he always cares with Harry even though they are not in speaking term. He says to Harry that he has helped Harry do his task. Ron states to Harry that he is the one who warns him about the dragons. But, Harry refuses Ron‟s statement. He

says to Ron that the one who warns him about the dragons is not him, but Hagrid.

The analysis of refusal

In the conversation above, Harry refuses Ron‟s statement indirectly. He refuses what Ron says by putting the blame on third party.

Ron says to Harry that he is the one who warns him about the dragons. But, Harry refuses his statement by putting the blame on third party. In this case, he puts the blame to Hagrid. Harry refuses what Ron says by saying that Hagrid is the one who warns him about the dragons. It means that Harry refuses Ron‟s statement indirectly. The indirectness is used by

Harry in order to maintain their relationship. He does want to hurt Ron since they are close friends. Besides, they have just repaired their relationship after a brief period of resentment. He does want their relationship to be worse again. Therefore, Harry uses an indirect way in refusing what Ron says in order to achieve a goal of maintaining a Harry in order to maintain their relationship. He does want to hurt Ron since they are close friends. Besides, they have just repaired their relationship after a brief period of resentment. He does want their relationship to be worse again. Therefore, Harry uses an indirect way in refusing what Ron says in order to achieve a goal of maintaining a

10 / Put the blame / Equal

Harry is walking up some steps. He reaches the top and bumps into Cho who has come around the corner. Cho : Harry! Harry : Cho! Cho : Watch yourself on the stairs, it's a bit icey at the top. Harry : Ok thanks. Cho? Cho : Yes? Harry : Um. (Mumbling) I just wondered if maybe you wanted to go to

the ball with me? Cho : Sorry? I didn't catch that. Harry : Um. I was just wondering if maybe you wanted to go to the hall

with me. Cho : Oh. Um. Harry I'm sorry but someone's already asked me.

And well I've said I'll go with him. The description of data

The conversation is between Harry and Cho. It occurs in Hogwarts. Harry is walking up some steps. He reaches the top and bumps into Cho who has come around the corner. Since there will be a ball held in Hogwards and everyone has to go with his date, Harry tries to asks Cho to be his date. Then, he braves himself to say it when he meets Cho. He asks Cho whether she wants to go to the ball with him or not. Unfortunately, Cho refuses it since she has already had a date for the ball.

The analysis of refusal

Cho refuses Harry‟s request by saying Oh. Um. Harry I'm sorry but someone's already asked me. And well I've said I'll go with him. Cho

refuses Harry‟s request indirectly by putting the blame on a third party. In refuses Harry‟s request indirectly by putting the blame on a third party. In

17 / Put the blame / Sub-sup

Cedric : Get off me!

Harry : He’s bewitched! The description of data

The conversation is between Harry and Cedric. It happens in the maze where the last dangerous task of the Triwizard Tournament held. A huge maze has been set up in the center of which is the Triwizard Cup. The first to touch the cup wins the task. Dumbledore allows Harry and Cedric to be lead into the woods first, because they both received first and second place in the previous task. While trying to find the cup, Viktor suddenly attacks and tries to kill them. Then, Cedric asks Harry to get off from him and let him kill Viktor. But, Harry refuses it.

The analysis of refusal

In the conversation above, Harry refuses what Cedric asks to him indirectly by putting the blame on the third party. In this case, he puts the blame on the condition of Viktor Krum which is bewitched. Harry realizes In the conversation above, Harry refuses what Cedric asks to him indirectly by putting the blame on the third party. In this case, he puts the blame on the condition of Viktor Krum which is bewitched. Harry realizes

5. Avoidance

19 / Avoid / Sub-sup

Viktor : Write to me. Promise! Hermione

: Bye!

The description of data

The conversation is between Viktor Krum and Hermione. It occurs in Hogwarts. There is a large crowd because the pupils are going home. They will leave Hogwarts after having a year of study. Viktor and Hermione are getting closer during this year of study. Therefore, Viktor Krum gives Hermione a kiss and hands her some papers before they leave each other. Viktor asks Hermione to write him. He wants Hermione to

promise. But, Hermione just says “Bye”.

The analysis of refusal

The answer of Hermione shows that she refuses Viktor‟s request indirectly. Viktor hands Hermione some papers because he wants her to

write him. Even, he asks her to promise. Unfortunately, Hermione does not give an answer whether she will write him or not. Hermione just says

“Bye”. By saying “Bye”, it means that Hermione refuses the request indirectly. She avoids answering directly. It is done because Hermione has subordinate status than Viktor by virtue of being younger than Viktor. Besides, there is also social distance between them since they do not have close relationship. Therefore, Hermione avoids refusing directly since he wants to be polite and to show respect to her senior.

6. Divert and Distract the Addressee

05 / Distract / Equal

Ron : Never mind. Doesn‟t matter. You could have let your best friend know though.

Harry : Let you know what?

The description of data

The conversation is between Harry and Ron. The conversation happens in the bedroom. Ron and Harry are in the same bedroom. They are actually close friends, but they have a little problem with their

relationship since the goblet of fire unexpectedly produces Harry‟s name. Everyone wonders why the goblet contains Potter‟s name since his age is under seventeen. Although Harry insists that he does not put his name into the goblet, his selection prompts a certain amount of jealousy and suspicion on part of his fellow students, including Ron. Ron believes that

Harry is attempting to make the centre of attention again. Therefore, this condition causes a brief period of resentment and estrangement between the two friends. Besides, Ron also forces Harry to answer the same question. He asks Harry to let him know how he can do it because he is his best friend. But, Harry refuses since he feels that he has explained it for several times.

The analysis of refusal

By saying “Let you know what?”, Harry refuses Ron indirectly. He refuses the request by distracting / diverting the addressee. Ron is still angry with Harry since the goblet unexpectedly produces his name. He accuses Harry intentionally putting his name in the goblet. Harry insists that he does not put his name into the goblet. He convinces that he is also confused why the goblet produces his name. But, Ron still cannot believe what has happened though Harry has explained that he does not put his name in the goblet. Ron still asks Harry how he can do it. Ron forces Harry to explain it. He asks Harry to, at least, let his best friend knows how he can do it. Ron always asks the same question to Harry when they meet each other. This condition annoys Harry. Therefore, Harry uses an indirect way to refuse the requests in order to show his feeling to Ron. He wants to show his annoyance to Ron because he asks Harry the same thing. He wants Ron to know what he feels.

18 / Distract / Sup-sub

Harry and Cedric have ported to a graveyard. Cedric : You ok?

Harry : Yeah, you? Cedric : Where are we? Harry : I‟ve been here before. Cedric : It‟s a portkey. Harry, the cup is a portkey. Harry

: I‟ve been here before in a dream. Cedric, we have to get back to the cup! Now!

Cedric : What are you talking about?

The description of data

The conversation is between Harry and Cedric. It happens in the graveyard. Harry and Cedric are the last two champions of the Triwizard Tournament who succeed finish the last dangerous task of the Triwizard Tournament. The first who touches the cup wins the tournament. The cup is actually a portkey that transfers people who touch it to another place. Both Harry and Cedric grab the cup at the same time. Therefore, that portkey sends Harry and Cedric to a graveyard when they touch it. Cedric does not know where they are, but Harry realizes that he has been there before in a dream. Then, he asks Cedric to get back to the cup. But, Cedric refuses it indirectly.

The analysis of refusal

In the dialog above, Harry asks Cedric to get back to the cup. Harry asks Cedric to leave that place because Harry realizes that he has been in that place. Harry has dreamed about that place before. By saying “ What are you talking about? ”, it shows that Cedric refuses the request indirectly. Cedric refuses Harry‟s request to get back to the cup. In this

case, Cedric uses indirect refusal by distracting / diverting the addressee.

The indirectness is used to express feeling. By using that utterance, Cedric shows that he doesn‟t know what Harry is talking about. He is confused to what Harry says. The place seems strange for them so that Cedric asks where they are. Then, Harry says that he has come to that place before. Harry tries to convince Cedric that he ever came to that place before, but Cedric looks that he does not believe what Harry says. It makes Cedric confused how Harry can ever come to this place while he thinks that it is a strange place. Even, Harry says that he has come to that place but on his dream. Therefore, Cedric refuses when Harry asks him to go back to the cup and leave that place. Cedric seems that he can not believe what Harry says so that he continues walking. He refuses to get back to the cup by distracting the addressee in order to show his feeling. He wants to show his confusion to Harry.