CoS CH 1-5 post DH look

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No: HPFGUIDX 181146

"Mrs. Weasley was matching across the yard, scattering chickens, and 
for a short, plump, kind-faced woman, it was remarkable how much she 
looked like a saber-toothed tiger" - p.32

Alla:

I'll say that I was among the list members who was not shocked at all 
by Molly's duelling Bella and winning such duel. Somehow JKR managed 
to make me convinced that Molly is a powerful witch without showing 
her doing battle magics. Granted, it was partially because I saw how 
powerful their kids are and thought that genes come from their parents.

But comparisons like this helped as well.


"Nine raids. Nine! And old Mundungus Fletcher tried to put a hex on me 
when I had my back turned..." - p.38.


Alla:

This quote was brought up before, but I just soooo love her sticking 
in the names that will be important later on.


"Letters from school," said Mr. Weasley, passing Harry and Ron 
identical envelopes of yellowish parchment, addressed in green 
ink. "Dumbledore already knows you're here, HArry - doesn't miss a 
trick, that man. You two've got them, too," he added, as Fred and 
George ambled in, still in their pajamas. - p.43.


Alla:

So Dumbledore knows Harry is there, eh? Silly question - how does he 
know that? Trace? Silver instrument? Is this what I watched you more 
closely than you thought means?

So does Dumbledore know every single detail that happens to Harry 
while at Dursleys? Or does he just know when Harry leaves Dursleys?


"Leave him alone, he didn't want all that!" said Ginny. It was the 
first time she had spoken in front of Harry. She was glaring at Malfoy.
"Potter, you've got yourself a girlfried!" drawled Malfoy. Ginny went  
scarlet as Ron and Hermione fought their way over, both clutching 
stacks of Lockhart's books" - p.61


Alla:

I must say that I was among the folks who thought that Ginny erm... 
became too fiery in OOP. I am already changing my mind when rereading 
CoS. I think this one is totally the hint of her fiery spirit and on 
par with Ron's famous "she never shuts up usually" I am quite 
satisfied.

I mean, just couple days ago she could not say a word in front of 
Harry and when she thinks Malfoy talks garbage, she does not hesitate 
to defend Harry and loudly. You go Ginny :)

And yes, I do not think JKR could show us too much of fiery Ginny 
because Harry did not notice anything but Ron's little sister, but I 
think she hinted enough, for me anyways.

I mean, I still wish she would hint at Ginny's interest in Quidditch 
but I do see her spirit here :)


"Maybe he's ill!" said Ron hopefully.
"Maybe he's left," said Harry, "because he missed out on Defense 
against Dark arts job again!"
"Or he might have been sacked!" said Ron enthusiastically. "I mean, 
everyone hates him-"
"Or maybe," said a very cold voice right behind them, "he's waiting to 
hear why you two didn't arrive on school train" - p.78


Alla:

NO other reason to bring up this quote other than this is one of the 
Snape's remark that I find to be funny and do not desire to strangle 
him for saying it.


"Ron gulped. This wasn't the first time Snape had given Harry the 
impression of being able to read minds" - p.79

Alla:

Well, yeah :)