Thestral Boy (was : Forever Wicked?)

[subrosax99]

No: HPFGUIDX 75002

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "biggladolaf" 
<biggladolaf at y...> wrote:
> Early in the first book, in the scene where Madame Hooch gives them 
> flying lessons, I believe it states that there were 20 brooms, and 
> everyone got one. Gryffindor and Slytherin first years had this 
class 
> together. So I figure there are only 20 students total in these 2 
> classes combined. Harry would almost have to know the names of all 
> the Slytherins in his year. If he doesn't, he should make a point 
of 
> learning them, since so many of his mortal enemies are from that 
> house. It wouldn't be that hard.
> Olaf, glad and big

Yep. I just checked it out and you are absolutely correct. The book 
says 20 brooms. I totally agree that Harry ought to know the names of 
the Slytherins, at least the one's in his year. Their parents could 
be DE's or conversely, there might be a couple of "good" Slytherins 
in the mix. It couldn't hurt for Harry to be friendly with them. Good 
catch on that broom scene. Gives us a pretty good idea of how many 
students there are. I know JKR said there were about 1,000 students 
at Hogwarts, but that number doesn't seem to wash.


Allyson