CHAPTER DISCUSSION: Chapter 20, Hagrid's Tale

[Jen Reese]

No: HPFGUIDX 102238

Petra:
> [2]  Given what we know of the history 
> between the giants and humans (namely the 
> WW), what might be reasons on the giants' 
> part for and against siding with Dumbledore?  
> What are the reasons for and against siding 
> with Voldemort and his DEs?

Jen: Seems like the giants wouldn't want to side with either one. No 
one was interested in them, leaving them to kill each other in the 
mountains, until Voldemort returned. I'd be surprised to see them 
trust anyone.


Petra: 
> [3]  Going forward, what can either side do 
> to win over the giants' support?  
> Dumbledore's trust in two half-giants may 
> appeal to the giants but given their dire 
> straits, what could Voldemort offer them 
> that may provide relief from their currently 
> extremely unstable living situation?  What 
> can Dumbledore do?

Jen: I've tried to understand this part of the plot, and received 
a "T" ;). If each side is amassing an army, then I'd much rather 
have the Dementors than the Giants. Sure they seem more impervious 
to magic, if Hagrid is our barometer, but could you ever really 
trust them? For one thing, on any given day they could decide to 
throw your off as the leader and reinstate one of their own. 

Petra: 
> [5]  Has a question arisen from this chapter 
> for you?  Pose it
please!  :)

Jen: Yes. Why, JKR Why?!? I can't read OOTP without skipping over 
this chapter. I guess the giants are supposed to be another example 
of an oppressd group, but that's covered by the House Elves, 
Werewolfs, Goblins, Centaurs, etc. I just can't see the point.