Disappointed with GoF

[flying_ford_anglia]

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From: flying_ford_anglia
Subject: Re: Disappointed with GoF
Reply To: [Yahoo! #6563] Disappointed with GoF
Date: 8/10/00 11:39 pm  (ET)

<<In each of the previous volumes, Harry has learned something important
about his past which is linked to his destiny. What did he learn in GoF?>>

He learned things about Voldemort and the Death Eaters, his parents,
his Godfather, his wand etc., but I think GoF sharpened his feelings
about the price of fame. He was plucked from the Goblet of Fire, had
the big row with Ron (who couldn't cope with his own jealousy) and was
pursued by a ruthless tabloid journalist. By the end of GoF, Harry must
have realised he was resigned to a life not only serving the good of
the wizarding community but facing resentment all around.

GoF does skirt around some of the new characters, but it also develops
some of the existing characters quite significantly. The Weasley family
in particular were given a huge boost in the various plotlines.

Neil