Plot Devices that deserve an encore

[cynthiaanncoe at home.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 25292

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., justanopinion2001 at h... wrote:
> We've discussed plot devices that we think should be retired.  Is 
> there any interest in a list of plot devices that we'd like to see 
> again?
> 
>revolving DADA professors --  Laura

I'll add to the list scenes involving Professor Trelawney.  Every one 
of them is a total hoot for me.  Add in the constantly escalating 
predictions of Ron and Harry's deaths, the mystery of wondering which 
predictions will come true, the tension with McGonnagle and the fact 
that Harry gets sleepy and stupid in Trelawney's classroom, and 
you've got a plot device that worked really well in the last two 
books.
 
Cindy
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"Professor Trelawney was peering down at Harry with the tragic 
expression she always wore whenever she saw him."  GoF