She 'professed to be' pleased with the outcome, but we knew the truth.
He 'professes' himself (to be) unsatisfied with their decision.
She 'professed to know' nothing about the missing money.
(..) This exile, crept from the shadows, will never be crowned king. Gandalf does not hesitate to sacrifice those closest to him... ...those he professes to love. Tell me, what words of comfort did you give the Half ling... ...before you sent him to his doom? The path that you have set him on (..)2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King