[HPforGrownups] CHAPTER DISCUSSION PS/SS 10, THE HALLOWEEN

[Mongwen]

No: HPFGUIDX 188373

Thanks, Dumbledore, for the highly amusing summary.
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> 1. Which sports rules did you find easier to understand: Quidditch or 
> Baseball?
Quidditch. Definitely quidditch.  I've never quite gotten the hang of 
baseball and I have no excuse given I'm American and it's supposed to be our 
national pastime.

> > 2. What special circumstances about her getting Harry a broom did 
> > McGonagall share with Flitwick in your opinion?
Probably something along the lines of "he flies as well as his father. He's 
a natural." or similar.  My impression is the those of the faculty who knoew 
Lily and James were all quite fond of them.  Added onto that is the fact 
that the rivalry between Gryffindor and Slytherin is particularly intense, 
with Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff backing the Gryffindors generally.


> 3. We are shown Trevor zooming around the class in Charms, does that mean 
> that kids' pets are allowed in the classrooms if kids so desire?
Either that or he just turned up.  That particular toad is known for his 
wanderings.  We did see Hedwig come to Harry in History of Magic when she 
was injured in book five, but I think that a case of instinct more than any 
clue about the rules of Hogwarts.

4. We are told that Ron and Harry do not want to go fight the troll, but 
feel that they have no other choice. What does this say about their 
characters or any characters when thought like this flashes in their minds?

I suppose it's a combination of Harry's well documented saving people thing 
and Ron's guilt over making Hermione cry in this case.


> 5. Do you believe that fighting a troll could be a good start for great 
> friendship?

I suppose it would at least give the involved parties cause to look at each 
other in a new light.

> 6. When Ron hears Hermione scream after she is locked in with the Troll, 
> he is described turning "pale as the Bloody Baron". What if anything does 
> it mean to you?
Nothing.  I think it's a simple case of "uh-oh. We just trapped somebody.".

I suspect these are some of the least interesting answers you'll get, but I 
try not to overanalyze books when I read them and look for shipping clews 
six years in advance.
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