Addendum to my Diggory Grief post

[darrin_burnett]

No: HPFGUIDX 57407

I wrote: 
> 
> I just flipped through all of GoF leading up to the Goblet of Fire 
> and in the chapters up through the first task, when there is a 
> general easing of tension.
> 
> I can find no reference to any Gryffindor giving Cedric grief. The 
> closest we come is to Fred and George not being overly talktative, 
> which is weak, to say the least.
> 
> Ron says, "No!" when Cedric's name is picked. pg 238 UK, but no one 
> hears him but Harry because the Hufflepuffs are cheering too loud.
> 
> Katie Bell says, "You'll be able to pay back Diggory for that last 
> Quidditch match, Harry" on page 250, while they were in the Gryff 
> common room.
> 
> Cedric heard neither of those comments.


I found another one. Page 230, Seamus makes a comment about Diggory 
not wanting to risk his good looks by entering the Tournament.. 
Cedric, nor any other Hufflepuff, hears him.

Then, a few paragraphs down, Seamus says to Angelina, "Better you 
than Pretty Boy Diggory" which causes several Hufflepuffs passing the 
table to scowl at him.

Again, those comments don't appear to be directed AT Diggory. The 
Hufflepuffs overhear it. 

That's really all I could find.

So, I suppose Seamus should feel bad. But again, I think the original 
comment, which was along the lines of wanting all the Gryffs to feel 
bad for ALL the grief given to Cedric ALL the year, is exaggerated 
greatly.

Darrin
-- Continuing to look...