Sneakoscopes & other foreshadowing

[Cindy C.]

No: HPFGUIDX 30623

Jason wrote:

> Personally, I like how JKR does this sort of thing. Introductions of
> things which will become more relevant in future books (werewolves,
> dragons, the womping willow, grindelow). So when do we get the
> vampires, the meaning of "Mars is bright tonight", and Trelawny's
> first predication.
> 
> One of my favorites is the sneakoscope. 

I also like the way JKR foreshadows plot twists, including the 
sneakoscope, which she used twice and which fooled me both times.

At this point, the landscape is littered with interesting little 
devices and gadgets that could pop up at key moments in future 
books.  Harry, Ron and Hermione all still have their omnioculars, for 
instance.  They used them at the QWC, but I have a feeling that they 
will turn up again.

There's also the secrecy sensor.  Of the three dark detectors that 
Fake Moody discussed with Harry, the secrecy sensor is the only one 
that hasn't played a big role in one of the books.  As Jason 
mentioned, we've seen the sneakoscope twice, and the foe glass was 
critical in the final confrontation between Fake Moody and Harry.  
But the secrecy sensor got only a brief mention.

Cindy