Chapter Discussion: Goblet of Fire Ch 2: The Scar

[dorothy dankanyin]

No: HPFGUIDX 191350

From: "nikkalmati" <puduhepa98 at aol.com>

> 1. Most of this chapter is devoted to a quick review of the events 
> of the first three books. Why do you think Jo decided to do a 
> review? Do you think she thought she would have new readers who did 
> not know the first three books?

Dorothy:  No, I don't think she was reviewing for new readers, but I do think she wanted to refresh in our minds of what's happening to Harry, and she also is telling us that Harry's scar problems are growing stronger and more exact than just knowing Voldemort is near.

> 2. Did you understand that Harry was able to see into LV's mind at 
> this point in the story and did you wonder why?

Dorothy:  I figured he was seeing things as Voldemort was, but I didn't have a clue why.

> 3. Do you think Harry correctly assessed Hermione's and Ron's 
> reactions? Does this show he knows his friends well?

Dorothy:  Of course he knew how his friends would react to his problem. They had voiced pretty much the same advice for many other things, and he knew that Ron would rely on asking his father, and Hermione would immediately check for facts.

> 4. Where did you think Sirius was hiding based on the colorful birds 
> he sent?

Dorothy:  As Harry also thought, I thought that Sirius would be in a warm climate, probably South America or an island hideaway.

> 5. Is it fair of Harry to use the implied threat of violence by 
> Sirius to get better treatment from the Dursleys?

Dorothy:  Fair?  I'm not sure about that, but as far as the Dursleys go, whatever works.  Face it, Harry using the threat of violence is not the same as actually using it.