GoF CH 13-16 Post DH look

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No: HPFGUIDX 181814

"On the other side of the Hall Draco Malfoy's eagle owl had landed on 
his shoulder, carrying what looked like his usual supply of sweets 
and cakes from home" - p.194


Alla:

Oh yeah, I never ever bought Malfoys being strict parents to Draco 
and especially fanfics where Draco is portrayed as abused by Lucius. 
This quote is one of the reason why. I think JKR always showed Draco 
as being extremely spoiled, adored child. IMO of course.




"Indeed, whenever Harry saw the two of them together - at mealtimes, 
or when they passed  in the corridors - he had the distinct 
impression that Snape was avoiding Moody's eye, whether magical or 
normal" - p.210


Alla:

In light of Snape being loyal to the light, I suddenly realized that 
I am not quite sure why would he be avoiding Moody's eye if he has no 
clue that Moody is a Fake one here.

I mean, if he thinks Moody is the real Moody, why would he care much 
if Moody does not trust him, no scratch that, why would he worry much 
as long as he knows that Dumbledore trusts him?

Now, if he suspects that Moody maybe Fake, Snape avoiding him makes 
sense, I guess, but he does not suspect, his surprise at the end 
seems to be real.


"The dormitory was completely silent, and had he been less 
preoccupied, Harry would have realized that the absense of Neville's 
usual snores meant that he was not the only one lying awake" - p.227


Alla:

How wonderfully she writes Neville's distress after that lesson, I 
think.

No hysterics, or anything, just show Neville not being able to sleep. 
Love it.


"We'll try that again, Potter and the rest of you, pay attention - 
watch his eyes, that's where you see it - very good, Potter very good 
indeed! They'll have trouble controlling you" - p.232

Alla:

I need a refresher again. I do remember discussions about why Fake 
Moody taught Harry how to fight Imperius. I remember not very 
convincing to me argument that he wanted to see that somebody can 
control a curse he could not, but if he is actively trying to give 
Harry to his master, why would he do it?