CHAPTER DISCUSSION: Prisoner of Azkaban Chapter 4: The Leaky Cauldron

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CHAPTER DISCUSSION: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Chapter 4: The Leaky Cauldron


Harry happily finds himself able to explore Diagon Alley all by himself and do
his homework while eating ice cream. He has to restrain himself from making too
many purchases, especially the new Firebolt broom, which goes at 150 mph. When he
meets up with Ron and Hermione on the last day, they discuss Sirius and why
Harry wasn't punished. They go to the animal store to get something for
Scabbers to perk him up and to get Hermione an owl. She gets a Kneazle instead.
At the Leaky Cauldron, we see Percy as Head Boy and more of the Twin's sense of
humor. Harry overhears Mr. and Mrs. Weasley arguing about whether to tell Harry
about Sirius, and Harry learns he is the intended target for the escapee. We
hear Sirius was LV's right hand man. Harry decides he understands why Fudge did
not punish him and why they have Ministry cars for the trip to the station. He
agrees that he is safe wherever DD is, but he is not happy about not being able
to go to Hogsmeade.

1. Percy seems to have no sense of humor. Did you feel sorry for Percy at any
point or just accept that he deserves to be teased?

2. Why does Crookshanks attack Scabbers on sight? Does he sense Scabbers is
evil or just that he is not a rat?

3. Is the conflict between Scabbers and Crookshanks meant to reflect the
conflict between Ron and Hermione?

4. Harry, we are led to believe, has plenty of money and could afford anything
he wants. Why is he so frugal? Is his frugality meant to be a sign of virtue,
a good example to the readers?

5. Did you agree with Mr. Weasley that Harry should be told about Black's
motives?

6. Did you notice the strange fact that Scabbers was much too long-lived? What
did you think it meant?

7. The guards at Azkaban are mentioned again along with the information that DD
doesn't like them. What did you think they were at this point?

Please add any questions you may have.

Nikkalmati


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