Chapter Discussion: Goblet of Fire Ch 3: The Invitation

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Pippin:
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> QUESTIONS:
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> 1. Sugar-free treats seem an odd gift for someone complaining about diet food. What was Hermione thinking?

Alla:

Interesting, I did not think it was odd at all. I think for someone who complains about being given that little food (not just about diet food), a lot of good food, even sugar free food would cause appreciation. As to why sugar free I also was always sure that it is because she is used to those in her parents; house.


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> 2. We learn that it took Errol  five days to recover from delivering the Weasley's care package to Harry. Is it fair for the Weasleys to overwork their owl, even though he's evidently willing?

Alla:

I think this was to stress again how poor Weasleys are and do not have much choice, they cant buy second owl probably.


> 4. Harry doesn't actually want Sirius to come out of hiding. What do you think Harry would have done if Vernon  had called his bluff?

Alla:

Pure speculation, but I think he would have written to Sirius about it if forced.

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> 5. Harry is willing to admit he's troubled about the pain in his scar, but doesn't tell about the dream. Meanwhile the Dursleys are forced to admit Dudley's weight problem, but disregard the school's reports of poor grades and bullying. What do you think of these choices? What do they tell us about the characters?

Alla:

I do not think admitting about pain in his scar was an easy choice for Harry either, so I would say it shows his self reliance. And I guess Dursleys care about their son's physical well being, but would never admit that he is capable of wrong doing either intellectually or emotionally. I guess I would say it tells us that in addition to many other faults I think they possess they are pretty lousy parents too.

Pippin:
> 6. Do you think Petunia noticed that Harry wasn't losing any weight? Does she really have no idea that Harry is getting extra food?

Alla:

LOL, no and no, of course not IMO.


Thanks for the great questions Pippin.