Dame Maggie Smith's character Professor Minerva McGonagall is one of cinema's most recognisable roles.

And the Transfiguration teacher also has some of the most recognisable dialogue in the wizarding series.

Here are some of the character's best lines:

"Perhaps it would be more useful if I were to Transfigure yourself and Mr Potter into a pocket watch? That way one of you might be on time."

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone 

"Why is it, when something happens, it is always you three?"

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 

"They are supposed to be out of bed you blithering idiot!"

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2

“I’ve always wanted to use that spell!”

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2

"Babbling, bumbling band of baboons!"

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

“Potter, take Weasley with you, he looks far too happy over there.” 

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 

“Five points will be awarded to each of you for sheer dumb luck.”

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone 

“His name is Voldemort, Filius. You might as well use it, he’s going to try to kill you either way.”

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2

“Welcome to Hogwarts!”

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

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Dame Maggie sadly died today (Friday, September 28) aged 89. A statement from her publicist said: "It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith.

“She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27th September.

“An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end. She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.

“We would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their care and unstinting kindness during her final days."