Antic
Antic adjective - Causing or intended to cause laughter.
Usage example: antic shenanigans that made me nearly fall over with laughter
Severe
Severe adjective - Not joking or playful in mood or manner.
Usage example: the judge maintained a severe expression throughout the trial
Both words in one sentence
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Courtroom Antic: Despite Dumbledore's severe warning that doing anything fancy will just make things worse, Harry eventually succumbs to this trope when it becomes clear they're going to lose Hermione's trial.
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