CHAPTER DISCUSSION: PS/SS 7, The Sorting Hat

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No: HPFGUIDX 188018

> 1. How do you think Harry's first impressions of Hogwarts differed from those of
> the other first year students? It seemed like nobody knew what to expect for the
> sorting, but do you think those who had grown up knowing about Hogwarts were
> surprised by other things?
> 

Joey:

Actually, that Hermione being able to ascertain that Gryffindor is the best as per most people and that the ceiling in the Great Hall is bewitched but not knowing about the sorting procedure sounds pretty odd to me.

Kids of WW would have been surprised by the grandeur while Muggle-borns would have been surprised by all magical aspects.

> 2. Who is your favorite of the ghosts introduced in this chapter, and why?

Joey:

Fat Friar for his friendliness.

> 5. Do you think any of the Weasleys wished they were in a house other than
> Gryffindor?
> 

Joey:

No. :-)

> 10. What did you think of Neville's account of his family's concern that he
> wasn't magical?
> 

Joey:

That the people of Neville's family are quite proud of being wizards and being part of the WW. 

> 11. The first time you read the chapter, what did you think was happening when
> Harry had the pain in his scar while looking at Snape and Quirrell?
> 

Joey:

I just felt curious and read on. 

> 12. What was your first impression of Dumbledore? Aside from the fact that we
> learn so much more about him as the series goes on, do you think that the "few
> words" and the way he introduces the school song are typical of him?
> 

Joey:

Yes, I do.

> 13. Did you think there was any greater significance to Dumbledore's statement
> that music is "a magic beyond all we do here"?
> 

Joey:

Seems to indicate that magic is not neessarily might and that life has provided better sources of strength (like love, music, individual choices, etc.).

> 15. What did you think of Harry's dream the first time you read the chapter?

Joey:

I was only puzzled when I read it for the first time. Only after reading PS / SS climax and OoTP, the dream seemed more sinister and significant.

Enjoyed the questions!

Cheers,
~Joey :-)