GoF Reduction Discussion

[Stephanie]

No: HPFGUIDX 103099

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Sherry Gomes" 
<sherriola at e...> wrote:
> So, I guess I stand corrected about losing the second task.  I'm 
> glad, because I'd like to see it.  I also agree that the Yule Ball 
> can go.  I also think that most of the Quidditch World Cup can be 
> cut.  As much as I'd like to see it, I think that the only things 
> truly important in those scenes are Harry's introduction to the 
dark 
> mark and the introduction of veelas, both of which can be done 
> elsewhere.  
> 
> It makes me wonder, though, because I was convinced that the 
second 
> task could go, why is it being included?
> 
> 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.
> 
> Sherry G
> 
> Steph here: 
I think that the 2nd task will remain b/c it sets up a lot most of 
all being: "relationships"...this is also the task when Harry earns 
the others respect...Harry saving Fluer's sister, Cedric/Cho, as 
well as "Harry's Mistake" of waiting for the others to arrive before 
he left...that shows alot about his character.
> 
>