[HPforGrownups] CHAPDISC: HBP4, Horace Slughorn

[Tiffany Black]

No: HPFGUIDX 143329

Tiffany:
Ok. Here's my take on these.
 

Ala:
Slughorn notices Dumbledore's injured hand and comments, "Reactions 
not what they were, I see." Dumbledore agrees that he is slower than 
he was, but shrugs and spreads his hands wide, which Harry 
interprets as his headmaster's way of indicating that age had its 
compensations. Harry also notices a gold ring on Dumbledore's 
uninjured hand.

Tiffany:
Just my own little comment here. Silly me, I thought that ring was an
engagement ring when I read the chapter for the first time.

Ala:


QUESTIONS.


4. If Horace had been "out of touch with everybody for a year," how 
does Dumbledore know that he is now hiding in charming village of 
Budleigh Babberton?  

Tiffany:
My best guess is that Dumbledore send Fawkes to scout for him.


Ala:
9. What was your very first impression of Horace Slughorn?  I mean, 
particularly, if it's possible for you to recall before you read 
anything about him on the HPFGU. 

Tiffany:
I didn't like Slughorn, and still don't. I don't think he's evil, but he's
not a man I could ever like, too pompous, too well connected and proud of
it. Unfortunately, were Slughorn a real person, I'm afraid he would want to
"collect" me, as I am totally blind.


Well, Those are the only ones I really think I can tackle. Have a good day.
Tiffany