[HPforGrownups] CHAPTER DISCUSSION: Prisoner of Azkaban Chapter 14: Snape's grudge

[June Ewing]

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Jeanine:
Questions:
1. Was it fair that Sir Cadogan was sacked when all he did was to
allow entry to someone who had the passwords? Isn't that what
passwords are for?

June:
When put in a position of guarding you still have to use your head.
If someone does not look like they belong even if they have the
passwords they should not be let in. Especially considering this
was a full grown man who was reading the passwords from a list and
was allowed in when he hit the right one. That should have brought
up red flags.

2. Were Harry and Ron extremely foolish and selfish not to reveal
the hidden passageway to Hogwart's staff, especially to Dumbledore?

June:
Yes they were. They should have told someone because at that time
everyone thought Black was evil. If he had come in there and
someone was hurt it would have been their fault.

3. Although Hagrid appears to be talking only of Hermione when he
tells the boys he would have expected that they would value
friendship above broomsticks, (the new Firebolt is what has
interested them) is he also subtly suggesting that they thought
more of the Firebolt than of their friendship with him too – in
that they have forgotten the threat to Buckbeak?

June:
Very good point. It is quite possible that Hagrid was thinking of
himself as well.

4. Even if he is not, what do you think of the boys' attitude to a
good friend when that friend`s need is forgotten or pushed out of
mind by a mere new possession?

June:
It is wrong to forget about Hagrid like they did, however they were
only 13 and it is common for children to be distracted and it was
not deliberate on their part that they forgot Hagrid.

5. What do you think of Harry's action in visiting Hogsmeade with
Black on the loose?

June:
Very irresponsible and stupid, but just like someone their age to
not think of the possible repercussions.

Do you think that Harry reflects on the consequences of his actions
of that day?

June:
Probably, most people would.

6. Do you think Snape makes the remarks about Harry's father to
goad him into losing his cool and admitting where he has been?

June:
Oh sure he did.

7. Both Snape and Lupin tell Harry he is selfish in going to
Hogsmeade when everyone else is putting themselves out to ensure
his safety. Why does Harry resent hearing this from Snape but
feels chastened when he hears it from Lupin?

June:
It is because he hears nothing but negativities from Snape and
doesn't like Snape so anything he hears from Snape he takes as a
put down rather than trying to help/teach him. Where he respects
and likes Lupin so when Lupin say's it he feels ashamed of himself
for disappointing someone he respects so much.

Please note that my answers are my own opinion for which everyone
is entitled to their opinions. If you do not agree with me that is
ok but please do not gripe at me for having my opinion.