[HPforGrownups] Chapter Fifteen: Beauxbatons and Durmstrang

[Amanda Lewanski]

No: HPFGUIDX 3798

Scott, you forgot something I think is significant. In Moody's class, under
the influence of the Imperius Curse, Neville is able to do things he would
never have been able to do normally, i.e., he's coordinated. It stands out
to me, because of the discussions of his past--whether he's suppressing his
magic ability, or whether he's the victim of an overzealous memory charm, or
what. This is an indication that there *is* ability there, he's not just a
screw-up.

Scott wrote:

> QUESTIONS:
>
> 1)Why does Harry feel silly for worrying Sirius with the note. How
> does this show his affinity toward his godfather? His Maturity? His
> imaturity?

Well, he's used to taking care of himself, so he feels silly bothering any
adult if he's not facing imminent peril. It shows his maturity because he's
willing to face things by himself to keep Sirius out of danger; it shows his
immaturity because he still thinks he *can* face everything by himself.

> 2)We've already discussed this but why does Moody put Harry under the
> imperious curse and paticurally why does he do it more that once?

Well, he put everyone under it, but that might have been an excuse to try
Harry. Harry must be an object of some fascination for "Moody," since he
defeated Voldemort, and perhaps he's experimenting on him a bit so he can
send notes back to his master...?

> 3)Did Hermione commit Hogwarts, a History to memory???

Sure seems like, doesn't it? I think she originally read it because she
hates to "not know," and being plunged into a whole new world, she
researched it. But it seems to have been quite an entertaining read, and I
for one retain things I enjoy.

> 4) What do the clothings of the Schools suggest about their locations?

The climate, among other things. But the accents and names do that, too.

> 5)Why is Madame Maxime dressed in all black? (Mourning) How did she
> get to be Head Mistress if she is Half Giant?

Well, from one "big-boned" lady to another, dark clothes are supposedly
minimizing. And vertical stripes (*never* horizontal!). Or maybe she likes
black, or maybe she wants the attention on her students.

> 6)Since Durmstrang used a ship what body of water are they near?

Black Sea, probably. Caspian Sea? Lake Baikal? Some local lake? An outlet
onto the frigid northern seas?

> 7)What might Hogwarts use if they traveled to another school

Hmmm. Floo powder? Sorry. Fawkes? Sorry. Probably each House would have some
version of the same method, personalized.

--Amanda