CHAPDISC: DH10, Kreacher's Tale

[Troy Doyle]

No: HPFGUIDX 180087

>>colebiancardi:
>>CHAPTER DISCUSSION: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Chapter Ten: Kreacher's Tale  . . . .
>>Questions: . . .


>>7a. Despite what Harry knew about the note that Regulus left in the locket, did he think badly of Regulus because he was a Slytherin? Do you feel that Harry is showing his old biases here?

 
> Monica:
> I think he viewed Regulus badly at first not because he is a Slytherin, but because his views have been formed by Sirius, who
was no fan of Regulus.
   
  AFN:
  I agree, Harry's fierce loyalty to Sirius, that only becomes more mature in DH, explained the poor view of Regulus.  After all, until this chapter he had no proof Regulus was not a Death Eater as well, which would hardly endear him.  I think the Slytherin part is negligible overall.  But, Harry's attitude seemed realistic.  His taken for granted assumptions were challenged and how the new information filled in the puzzle took a bit of adjustment to seeing Regulus positively.
   
  After HBP and the RAB initials in the fake horcrux locket, the identity of RAB was a matter of speculation.  I thought it was a great piece of stroy telling by JKR to tell the tale of Kreacher and Regulus.
   
> Monica:
> I think after he hears this story he has to have a little more sympathy for Regulus, because in a strange way, Regulus' life and death parallel Harry's. . . .
   
  AFN:
  Terrific point! There are obvious differences but the ingenuity, bravery, and self-sacrifice in someone so young does parallel 
Harry's.