[HPforGrownups] CHAPTER DISCUSSION: PS/SS 14, Norbert The Norwegian Ridgeback

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>1. Did the way Harry trusted Quirrell and doubted Snape give you an idea of what
to look for in following books?

Joey: 
I didn't trust Lupin till I read the climax in PoA. Snape remained mysterious for me. :-)

>2. "We wondered who Dumbledore had trusted … apart from you" Hermione flattering
Hagrid. Is this the only time Hermione uses flattery?

Joey: 
How about her talk to Myrtyle at say Nick's deathday party? :-)

>3. "Dragon breeding was outlawed by the Warlocks' Convention of 1709…" RON said
that !?!! He also knows his Broomsticks. What other topics could Ron beat
Hermione at in a trivia night?

Joey: 
LOL. Not sure about trivia night but he does seem to be better at intuition and understanding typical human tendencies (and yes, chess). :-) 

>5. Norbert was the star of this chapter. We witnessed the birth and habits of a
young Dragon. But after that, he almost never got a mention. So why have Norbert
there at all? Your opinion please.

Joey: 
To give an introduction to dragons and their behaviour, I guess. They had a role in GoF and DH. :-)

>6. How did Hagrid's attitude towards Norbert develop Hagrid's character for you?

Joey: 
He is kind-hearted but can be a pain in the neck at times. :-)

>7. If you knew your plans for Norbert were leaked to Malfoy, how would you have
avoided trouble?

Joey: 
Speak to one of the teachers like Prof. Flitwick or Sprout? :-))

Nice questions!
Cheers,
~Joey :-)


      

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