CHAPDISC: DH Ch 9, A Place to Hide

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No: HPFGUIDX 179908

Juli, thanks again for a great summary!

1. When you first read this chapter, what did you think it was
that tipped the Death Eaters off to the Trio's whereabouts? Did you
happen to think that the Name was jinxed? Or, like me, you thought
that the trace was simply still active?

I didn't have a clue. I was just as surprised as the Trio.  

2. Were you ever a Boy (or Girl) Scout? If so, what do you think
of Hermione's "Always prepared"? Do you think she would have made a
good Girl Scout?

I was a Girl Scout, got as far as Juniors.  Hermione would have made a
good Girl Scout as long as she was the only one in the troop. I could
see her telling everyone else what to do.

3. Why do you think The Trio didn't want to kill the Death Eaters?
They are 'good', we all get that, but they are in a war, and at
those times killing is allowed. Do you agree?

No.  There was no need to kill the DEs, as Hermione had oblivliated
them.  That would have been sinking down to Voldie's level.

4. How does Hermione know how to produce a speaking Patronus? This
isn't taught in any book at all, only the Order knows how to. Has
Tonks perhaps been teaching her? Or another Member? Who do you think
would be willing to teach her Order-Restricted incantations?

I don't think anyone taught her, she did it herself.  Wouldn't they
have taught Ron as well, as it was probably common knowledge by then
that they both could do the Patronus charm?  In any case, if Hermione
just Accio'd books out of DD's office without permission, I'm sure she
would have no problem finding a way of learning a spell she wasn't
supposed to learn.  I do have doubts whether she would have been able
to pull it off, as Harry mentions later that the Patronus is the one
charm that Hermione has trouble doing.
 
5. What do you think were Harry's feelings as he entered 12
Grimmauld Place, that dreaded place where his godfather once lived,
and is greeted by the ghost of his mentor?

Upset and a bit freaked out, I'd think.

6. The Trio see signs that someone has been at 12 GP. What did you
think this meant? Did you think it had been Snape, and if so, how did
you think he got past Moody's jinxes?

Yes, I did think it had been Snape.  I don't think he would have had a
big problem getting past the jinxes, if the Trio could do it.

7. Do you think Draco regrets not taking Dumbledore's side? Do
you think he would be better off on 'The Good Side'?

I don't know if he regrets taking DD's side, but I'll bet he certainly
regretted getting involved to the level he did.  I do have to wonder
how much of it was his choice, though.  There had to have been a
certain amount of pressure on him from Lucius to join.  He didn't have
a good idea of what to expect, though, and was clearly way in over his
head even at the point of Slughorn's Christmas party.

8. What do you think of Harry's emotions towards Draco? Is it OK
to pity him despite all he's done? Or is this what makes Harry such a
remarkable person?

Harry was possibly sympathetic toward Draco as I think he recognized
that Draco wasn't really in any more control over his destiny as Harry
was.  Even though Draco was on a power trip about being a DE, that was
before he really knew what he had signed up for, and as I stated
above, I don't think that Draco really had a choice.  Harry saw that
Draco, even though he's a big jerk, isn't really evil.