PoA Chapter Summary: Chapter 7

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QUESTIONS
 missing out what has already been said:
> 
> 1.  Why was Remus on the train?
> 2.  What do you think Ginny experiences when the Dementors get near?
> 3.  What do you think Neville experiences when the Dementors get near?
> 4.  Just how badly was Malfoy hurt?
> 5.  Why wasn't Remus applauded by everyone when he was introduced as the new DADA teacher?

As well as the point about his shabbiness, the Slytheryns, at least, would have taken their lead from Snape, who was looking at Lupin with loathing and, one imagines, not applauding.  If some of the other teachers were half-hearted, that would have dampened the applause generally.

> 6.  Why is Neville so terrified of Snape?
> 7.  Why do you think Hermione feels she must take all those classes?

Doesn't she *want* to? As well as wanting to achieve, she has an obvious thirst for knowledge of all forms

> 8.  Why does JKR refer to Remus as Lupin?  (She does this with Snape and Dumbledore as well)
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> 9.  Is there more to Remus than meets the eye (other than being a 
>     werewolf)? 
> 
> Sorry, I couldn't think of a 10th one.  Care of Magical Creatures 
> summary will be up later.

Suggested 10:  Does the dementor on the train recognise Harry in some sense?  It seems aware of Harry looking at its hand.  Why does Lupin need to patronise (or whatever the word is) it - after all, all the other students were frightened but not demented (kissed), so what was the threat here?  What I have in mind is that the D's may already be working against the MOM and Dumbledore, if not actually for Voldemort, and are targeting Harry - see the Quidditch match and the lakeside later.  Taking out Barty Crouch Jr so he couldn't testify might be part of this, and they might have some sort of hold over Fudge too, warping his judgement.

I did an archive search and couldn't see this had been raised before.

David