GoF Reduction Discussion

[Jenni A.M. Merrifield]

No: HPFGUIDX 103848

Sherry says
> 
> Yes, I agree about the world cup.  We also meet Winky, Crouch and
> Bagman there, but that could easily be incorporated in the events 
> surrounding the dark mark.
> 
> As far as the second task is concerned, well, it is another way 
> that fake moody helped Harry unknown by the others.  And more Rita 
> Sketer.  Maybe, just for the sake of more action and adventure.

Jenni replies:

  I have a friend who is convinced that the Rita Sketer subplot will 
be eliminated.   He figures that there isn't anything that she 
publishes that is so important that it affects the main plot in a 
major way.  I'm not sure I agree, but I thought I'd share. :-)

  Personally, I think the whole Winky sub-plot will be nixed (unless 
JKR has some significant reason behind Hermione's attempts to help 
the elves that needs Winky in book 6 or 7).  Although she was 
responsible for caring for and keeping track of Barty Crouch Jr, her 
storyline is very tangential to the main plot, and I think it should 
be possible to get the key details shown without having her.

  I also agree that the world cup will be reduced to its barest 
bones:

*  Just enough of the game to introduce us to Krum and Ron's fanish 
adoration of him.

*  I doubt we'll see the Veelas marked out as such, since Fleur's 
connection to them could be left out without harm to the main story.

*  The muggle-baiting and the Dark Mark incident need to occur (You 
need the muggle baiting masked-Ex-DE's so they can be scattered by 
the Dark Mark)

* Harry et al will meet Crouch Sr. who will be responsible for 
finding the wand and performing the "Priori Incantum"

  I also think that the Ludo Bagman/Goblins/F&G subplot will also 
vanish - but Harry will still giv his winnings to the twins because 
the "Joke Shop" subplot needs to exist due to the impact of some of 
their gags in OoP.

Jenni A. M. Merrifield
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