PoA Chapter Summary: Chapter 7

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> QUESTIONS
> 
> 1.  Why was Remus on the train?

Protection for Harry and the other students from Sirius Black and 
also the Dementors. Black was thought to be the murderer of James and 
Lily Potter plus others.  Not to mention Black had been heard to 
mention something like 'he is at Hogwarts' (sorry, no book 
available). Dumbledore isn't going to take any chances with Black 
loose and the Dementors around.

> 2.  What do you think Ginny experiences when the Dementors get near?

I would guess her ordeal involving Tom Riddle.  Not an experience she 
would want to remember.

> 3.  What do you think Neville experiences when the Dementors get 
near?

Not sure. I tend to think he remembers events surrounding his parents 
torture, sort of like how Harry remembers his parents final moments. 
I know there is nothing in the books that say Neville was present 
during his parents torture. This is just speculation on my part.
  
 
> 4.  Just how badly was Malfoy hurt?

There did seem to be a bit of bleeding so I am sure the original 
wound was fairly bad. But, I think he healed much quicker than he let 
on!

> 5.  Why wasn't Remus applauded by everyone when he was introduced 
as 
>     the new DADA teacher?

Probably just a matter of no one knowing who he was.  Just another 
teacher.  I'm sure the shabby robes didn't help any either.
 
> 6.  Why is Neville so terrified of Snape?

I think there is more to Neville and Snape than just Snape being a 
mean teacher.  Something we just don't know yet.
 
> 7.  Why do you think Hermione feels she must take all those classes?

No clue.

 
> 8.  Why does JKR refer to Remus as Lupin?  (She does this with 
Snape 
>     and Dumbledore as well)

Hadn't really thought about it. Sorry.  

> 
> 9.  Is there more to Remus than meets the eye (other than being a 
>     werewolf)? 

I'm sure he is brave and trustworthy.  Someone Dumbledore will be 
able to depend on.  

Koinonia