“Hem, hem,” said Ginny in such a good imitation of Professor Umbridge that several people looked around in alarm and then laughed. “Weren’t we trying to decide how often we’re going to meet and get Defense lessons?” “Yes,” said Hermione at once, “yes, we were, you’re right. . . .” “Well, once a week sounds cool,” said Lee Jordan. “As long as —” began Angelina. “Yes, yes, we know about the Quidditch,” said Hermione in a tense voice. “Well, the other thing to decide is where we’re going to meet. . . .” This was rather more difficult; the whole group fell silent. “Library?” suggested Katie Bell after a few moments. “I can’t see Madam Pince being too chuffed with us doing jinxes in the library,” said Harry. “Maybe an unused classroom?” said Dean. “Yeah,” said Ron, “McGonagall might let us have hers, she did when Harry was practicing for the Triwizard. . . .” But Harry was pretty certain that McGonagall would not be so accommodating this time. For all that Hermione had said about study and homework groups being allowed, he had the distinct feeling this one might be considered a lot more rebellious.
What does 'for all that' mean? What is the object of 'had said'?
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com/dictionary/english/for-all : notwithstanding However, for, um, idiomatic reasons you can't directly substitute it; you would have to say something like "Notwithstanding everything that Hermione had said". The object of "said" is logically "all".
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