[HPforGrownups] Re: Chapter 32 Summary - Flesh, Bone, and Blood

[Roy Mallett Jr]

No: HPFGUIDX 13197

This 40 something reads to her 2 boys age 12 and 13. We are only on chapter
10 in GoF. I read all four books and I agree that part will prove to be a
challenge with them. I got upset myself and when I read about Cedric's death
I let out a very loud no way! The boys asked me what I was upset over but I
told them they would find out later at family read time. So when we get
there I will let you know the aftermath of that chapter. So far they like
all the scary parts and no bad dreams! I also agree with you about
"Wormtail". Alas he got what come around to him because of the deaths of
others he caused. Will get back to you in future posts. Wanda the Witch and
Roy here in Revere,Ma

-----Original Message-----
From: jjohnson400 at home.com [mailto:jjohnson400 at home.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2001 12:08 AM
To: HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com
Subject: [HPforGrownups] Re: Chapter 32 Summary - Flesh, Bone, and Blood


Hi - I'm new to the board - I've been lurking for about a week,
enjoying all of your posts, and have finally decided to take a deep
breath and jump in! This chapter summary and its questions really
struck a chord with me because I was concerned about how my daughter
would react to the events described in it. After much discussion,
here's our 40-something and 10-year old takes on the events:
>
 1.  When Peter Pettigrew is serving the dark lord is he always called
wormtail?

Perhaps Voldemort calls Peter by his nickname to reinforce his
superiority over him. I imagine Voldemort addressing him as "Wormtail"
in a very derisive tone, as if Peter isn't  worthy of having a proper
name.

 2. Were you upset by Cedric's death?  Was it gratuitous or vital to
the plot and / or Lord Voldemort's character development?

(Okay, I admit it, as soon as we got the book I skipped ahead to see
who was killed off!) Cedric's death seems to me to be an excellent
example of how random and senseless evil can be, so I would have to
say it's important to the plot/character development.


3. Did you read this chapter verbatim to your kids?  Were they creeped
out?
>
My daughter did read this chapter verbatim, but we discussed it in
depth (as we did Chapter 1). After this chapter, I think my daughter
had a much clearer understanding of the evil that Voldemort
represents. However, she did have at least one nightmare related to
the events in this chapter. It took her a few readings to warm up to
GoF -  PoA is still both of our favorites but GoF has slipped into
second!

I'm looking forward to participating in this board - so nice to talk
HP with adults instead of j


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