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    Default What does this perfect tense intended to say?

    Quirrell's voice trailed away. Harry was remembering his trip to Diagon Alley - how could he have been so stupid? He'd seen Quirrell there that very day, shaken hands with him in the Leaky Cauldron. (Harry Potter)

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    Default Re: What does this perfect tense intended to say?

    How was it possible that he had been so stupid?
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