CHAP. 16 SUMMARY: Trelawney's Prediction

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No: HPFGUIDX 21412

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., Zarleycat at a... wrote:

> 1.  WHen Harry confronted the boggart in the DADA exam, did it turn 
> into a dementor?

I would assume so.  Throughout PoA, Harry's fear is the dementors and 
as the story progresses, his ability to fight them off gets stronger.  
His good marks in DADA are an indication of how he'll be able to fight 
the dementors later when he really needs to.

> 2.  Lucius Malfoy wields a lot of influence.  What does this tell us 
> about the role of status and wealth in wizard society?

I see the Malfoys as not only wealthy, but a family that has been 
around for quite a long time.  They also seem quite resourceful, so 
I'd say that status and wealth is not only respected, but when used 
well, can wield power as well.  That's what Lucius Malfoy is - high in 
status, wealth, and cleverness.

> 3.  Trelawney questions Harry's interpretation of his imaginary 
> vision of the hippogriff in the crystal ball.  Is this because she 
> knows he's faking it or because she is actually making a prediciton 
> herself about the outcome of the appeal?

I think she simply believes that Buckbeak will be executed.  She 
doesn't strike me as the kind of person to think things through, but 
to make assumptions.  She heard about Buckbeak's attack and 
immediately believed he wouldn't be found innocent.  I also think 
Trelawney has a morbid fascination with death, and almost enjoys when 
it approaches...

> 4.  Why doesn't Trelawney recognize that she has made a prediciton 
> when she speaks about the servant of the Dark Lord?

She doesn't know enough about Divination to know if even she has 
talent to be a Seer.  I think she wings it quite a bit in her classes.  
I could be biased, though, because I don't like her and wouldn't want 
her as a professor.

> 5.  Ron sees Hermione in a different light since she slapped Draco, 
> dropped Divination class and now volunteers to retrieve the Cloak.  
> What is it about her actions that he finds most appealing?

He's thrilled to see her breaking out a bit and not following every 
rule to a tee.  Of course, he would have loved to slap Draco himself, 
so it's nice that a friend did it first.

--jenny from ravenclaw*******************************